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Pinnacle’s deft touch assists multi-million Navy installation
Pinnacle were contracted by Thales at the request of the Australian Navy to provide Standby Rescue provision for Thales employees.
Perth Arena Rope Access
Difficult access job made easy with Pinnacle’s experienced rope access team
New ARAA Technical Recommendation - Backup devices
On 14/11/2012, ARAA passed a motion that in all twin-rope systems, backup devices should only be attached to the sternal or dorsal attachment points of a full-body harness.
ARAA Level 3 - Hardcore Roping!
We have a bunch of students in-house this week trying to become the crème de la crème - ARAA Level 3!
The 2m rule is no more!
Recent harmonisation of WHS legislation means big changes to work at heights.
Industrial Rope Access Courses
Working at heights is our speciality
Whether you need rope access workers or you want to become one, Pinnacle Rope Access can help.
We have an experienced team of rope access technicians capable of handling any difficult work at heights job, big or small. Far beyond just industrial abseiling and high rise cleaning, see all the services we offer.
We also provide nationally accredited rope access courses and working at heights training.
Courses offered include:
- Rope Access Courses (ARAA Levels 1, 2 & 3)
- Work at Heights
- Tower Climbing and Rescue
- Roof Access
- Vertical Rescue
Our courses run weekly Australia-wide, at locations such as Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Gladstone. Check our course dates.
We offer comprehensive, well researched and course specific curricula with the most up to date working methods available. All our rope access courses include a large practical training component. We offer both on and off-site training options and ensure training programs are tailored to suit your site specific requirements simulating real working situations.
Successful rope access trainees will gain accredited certification within the national training framework, assisting your company to meet legislative workplace health and safety (WHS / OHS) obligations and comply with relevant Australian Standards.
Upcoming Courses
Working at Heights - 1 day
Brisbane - Thu, May 09, 2013 (Daily)
Sydney (Penrith) - Thu, May 09, 2013 (Weekly)
Brisbane - Fri, May 10, 2013 (Daily)
Melbourne - Fri, May 10, 2013 (Weekly)
Sydney (Botany) - Fri, May 10, 2013 (Weekly)
Tower Climbing and Rescue Course
Melbourne - Thu, May 02, 2013 (Monthly)
Brisbane - Thu, May 09, 2013 (Monthly)
Sydney (Botany) - Wed, May 15, 2013 (Every Second Month)
Brisbane - Mon, May 27, 2013 (Monthly)
Melbourne - Tue, Jun 04, 2013 (Monthly)
Industrial Rope Access Course
Brisbane - Mon, May 13, 2013 (Monthly)
Brisbane - Mon, May 20, 2013 (Monthly)
Sydney (Penrith) - Mon, Jun 10, 2013 (Every Second Month)
Brisbane - Mon, Jul 08, 2013 (Monthly)
Brisbane - Mon, Aug 26, 2013 (Monthly)
Vertical Rescue Course
Gladstone - Call us for dates (Every Second Month)
Sydney (Botany) - Call us for dates (Every Second Month)
Roof Access Training
Brisbane - Call us for dates
Gladstone - Call us for dates
Melbourne - Call us for dates
Sydney (Botany) - Call us for dates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Industrial Rope Access?
Industrial Rope Access is an access method that allows any trade to be carried out in difficult or inaccessible areas in a quick and safe manner by dual-ticketed technicians (ARAA & trade/profession).
Rope Access provides a more efficient solution to many of the access challenges encountered within construction, maintenance and inspection projects and can be utilised across all industry sectors. Using rope access often provides numerous benefits including:
• higher productivity
• lower costs
• decreased shutdown time
• reduced OHS risk
Workplace Health and Safety statistics show that industrial rope access is a safer work method than alternatives such as scaffolding and elevated work platforms.
What is ARAA? How does this relate to IRATA?
ARAA is the Australian Rope Access Association. It has been formed to:
• Enhance levels of expertise and professionalism among members in particular and the rope access industry in general
• Create standards that will provide a safe working environment for rope access professionals
• Give members access to the latest industry information.
• Liaise with governmental and regulatory bodies
• Promote use of rope access as a fast, safe and frequently more cost-effective alternative to traditional access methods
IRATA is a similar regulatory body that was formed in the UK. ARAA is specific and tailored for Australia and is structured to promote rope access according to Australian Standards. We are finding that increasingly, Australian-mainland sites are turning to ARAA-based workers. Sites generally will be one or the other (not a mix) of ARAA or IRATA.
