What type of climb can an IRATA Level 1 perform?

An IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician is trained to perform a horizontal aid climb. This type of climb involves using safety equipment to traverse horizontally across a structure, often utilizing ropes and harness systems to ensure safety while moving between vertical elements. In these scenarios, the technician must demonstrate competency in setting up the equipment, ensuring proper loading, and managing the dynamics involved with horizontal movement.

Horizontal aid climbing is essential for reaching work areas that may not be accessible via traditional methods or vertical climbing alone. The IRATA training emphasizes the importance of safety, skillful navigation of work sites, and the use of appropriate gear, which are crucial when performing horizontal traverses.

Other climbing types, such as vertical aid, diagonal climb, and free climb, require different skills or equipment setups that may not be within the specific training scope for an IRATA Level 1 technician. Thus, the correct focus here is on the horizontal aid climbing capability, as it directly aligns with the skills and training provided at this level.