Policy update – April 2015

ARAA Direct Entry VC 02

Application Requirements (To be used in conjunction with VC03)

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ARAA Direct Entry (DE)Application Requirements

1. PurposeThis document describes the requirements and process for Direct Entry (DE) of rope access personnel into the ARAA certification system.

1.1 Direct Entry is a method for a trained and qualified operator from another rope access training scheme to enter into the ARAA system at either Level 2 or Level 3, if they are able to demonstrate a combination of training and experience, and pass a theory and practical assessment.

1.2 Direct Entry shall be facilitated through an ARAA registered and approved Training Centre (Host), this is to ensure that the process and administration is initiated and appropriate administration controls are enforced. Under no circumstances will any candidate be reviewed by the Assessor without the application requirements as per VC03 Direct Candidate Checklist, along with the associated submission requirements.

2. Direct Entry (DE) Application Requirements

2.1 All DE’s must be facilitated through an ARAA training Centre. See website for current registered Training Centres (Host)

2.2 All DE submissions must be accompanied with the "ARAA Direct Entry Checklist and covering requirements as detailed within Section 3.1-3.4 & 4.2- 4.6.

2.3 Training Centers must submit the appropriate documentation to the ARAA Assessor, no less than Fifteen (15) working days in advance of the scheduled Assessment date. Submissions received less than Fifteen (15) working days from assessment date may not be accepted, the Assessor discretion is final.

2.4 A Direct Entry Fee is applicable to all applications (see your ARAA Training Centre for fees associated with the ARAA Direct Entry processing).

2.5 Minimum of four days (32h) training is recommended prior to the assessment. The training should be designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in all the skills and knowledge required for the level being assessed, and any below it. This training will need to be approved by the training center conducting the DE application, and documented as part of the procedure where a candidate has conducted less than the minimum hours of training.

2.6 Assessments shall be conducted by an authorised ARAA Assessor only. See website for current registered Assessors.

2.7 If any information or documentation is missing or incomplete the application will be declined

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3 Direct Entry (DE) Level 2

3.1 The Assessor will need to review and verify all supporting documentation for the Direct Entry to be approved.

3.2 Level 2 technician candidates shall provide supporting documentation of work experience employing a twin-rope system of at least 500 hours in the last 3 years (hours should be signed off by a supervisor, manager or company owner (Director status only).

3.3 Documentation of work experience should include details of the following:

Type of work experience (i.e. off shore, high rise, cliff / escarpment, con space etc.) Dates work was carried out; Supervision roles / tasks Number of hours on rope (log book)

3.4 Candidates shall provide a work at height resume or CV that includes current & previous employers, pertinent experience, position(s), responsibilities and previous training / accreditation / qualifications.

3.5 Candidates shall provide two professional references that will endorse your application

3.6 Candidates shall provide a current First-aid (Senior) certification

4. Direct Entry (DE) Level 3

4.1 The Assessor will need to verify and review all supporting documentation with a second ARAA approved assessor for the Direct Entry to be approved.

4.2 Level 3 technician candidates shall provide supporting documentation of work experience employing a twin-rope system of at least 1000 hours in the last 3 years (hours should be signed off by a supervisor, manager or company owner (Director status only).

4.3 Documentation of work experience should include details of the following:

Type of work experience (i.e. off shore, high rise, cliff / escarpment, confined space etc). For further information refer to VC04 Definition of logged hours

Dates work was undertaken Supervision roles / tasks Number of hours on rope (log book) Photos and/or video evidence.

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4.4 Candidates shall provide a work at height resume that includes at least current & previous employers, pertinent experience, position(s) (including supervisory & foreman type), general responsibilities and previous training / accreditation / qualifications

4.5 Candidates shall provide two professional references that will endorse your application

4.6 Candidates shall provide a current First-aid (Senior) certification

5 Limitations of the Direct Entry

5.1 If the Candidate has a current and valid ARAA certification – the candidate is unable to jump or skip a level using the Direct Entry process.

5.2 If an ARAA operator’s certification is out of date, and the operator requests to re-enter at Level 2 or level 3 they will need to use the direct entry process, this decision is final.

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