In the UK you will need to do your IRATA Level 1 to become qualified in rope access, although there are less recognised alternative routes. There are no pre-requisites for the IRATA L1 course apart from being relatively physically fit, no medical contraindications and having a good head for heights! You will start with your Level 1 and with time and experience you can move up the Levels (2 and 3) to become a Level 3 rope access supervisor. Moving up the levels is not compulso