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Types and Levels of Technical Certifications

The Society of Rope Access Techniques (SORAT)
has established rope access technology certifications to ensure the proper dissemination and application of rope access techniques.

The certifications are categorized into three main types, each further divided into three skill levels:

Rope Access for Gentle Slopes

[SORAT] Slope-Specific Certification

Level 1
Training completed, but not authorized for practical work

Level2
Allowed to participate in practical training under PRO supervision

Level3
 Certified PRO-level technician, authorized for practical work
Rope Access for Vertical Movement

[SORAT] Vertical Movement Certification

Level 1

Training completed, but not authorized for practical work

Level2
Allowed to participate in practical training under PRO supervision

Level3
Certified PRO-level technician, authorized for practical work

Three-Dimensional Rope Access

[SORAT] 3D Certification

Level 1

Training completed, but not authorized for practical work

Level2
Allowed to participate in practical training under PRO supervision

Level3
Certified PRO-level technician, authorized for practical work

Certification Validity & Renewal

Certifications are valid for one year.

Certification issuance, renewal training, and rescue training are determined separately.

Level 1 – Technical Training

Completion of this course grants a Level 1 Certification (not authorized for practical work).

The Society of Rope Access Techniques (SORAT) regularly conducts rope access training courses to ensure the proper dissemination and application of rope access technology.

The training courses are categorized into three main areas:

Slope-Specific Training

[SORAT] Slope-Specific Level 1

Vertical Movement Training

[SORAT] Vertical Movement Level 1

3D Rope Access Training

[SORAT] 3D Level 1

Organizer

The Rope Access Technical Association (SORAT)

Content

Classroom instruction, technical training, hands-on practice at a large-scale training tower

Schedule & Cost

Held regularly, lasts 1 to 3 days, ¥55,000 per day (tax included)

Instructor

Experienced, active PRO-level technicians

Inquiries

keystone@rope-access.co.jp (Contact: Nakatani)

Level 3 – PRO Certification Exam

Successful completion of this exam grants PRO-level certification, authorizing practical work.

The Society of Rope Access Techniques (SORAT) conducts rope access certification exams to ensure the proper dissemination and application of rope access technology.

The certification exams are divided into three categories, and successful candidates will be awarded the following qualifications:

Slope-Specific Certification

[SORAT] Slope-Specific Level 3 PRO

Vertical Movement Certification

[SORAT] Vertical Movement Level 3 PRO

3D Rope Access Certification

[SORAT] 3D Level 3 PRO

Organizer Society of Rope Access Techniques (SORAT) / Keystone Inc.
Content Level 3 PRO Certification Exam
Schedule & Cost Held regularly, exam fee ¥55,000 (tax included)
Certification Validity One year, with renewal training and rescue training required separately
Inquiries keystone@rope-access.co.jp(Contact: Nakatani)

Certification Renewal Training

Certification renewals require training to confirm skills and rescue training.

Organizer (Society of Rope Access Techniques (SORAT) / Keystone Inc.
Content Classroom instruction, skill verification, rescue training at a large-scale training tower
Schedule & Cost 1-day course, ¥55,000 (tax included)
Instructor: Experienced, active PRO-level technicians
Inquiries keystone@rope-access.co.jp(Contact: Nakatani)