Completing the IRATA Logbook
Log Hours Accurately: Record all your work hours diligently. Make sure to differentiate between training hours and working hours, as only the latter count towards the hours required for upgrades.
Categorize Hours Correctly: Ensure that hours accrued while being trained in rope access are logged in the Training Section of the logbook.
Detail the Work Performed: Include a brief description of the type of work performed, the rope access techniques used, and the equipment involved.
Get Endorsements Regularly: Have your logbook signed off regularly by an IRATA Level 3 Supervisor or an appropriate person in charge of the worksite.
Maintain Continuity: Keep your logbook entries sequential without gaps in dates or hours worked.
Use Official Logbooks: Always use the official IRATA logbook for your records.
Presenting the Logbook for Assessment
Bring to Training Courses: Present your logbook at the start of any IRATA training course, especially if you are upgrading or revalidating.
Showcase a Variety of Work: Your logbook should reflect a diverse range of rope access work to demonstrate your breadth of experience.
Prepare for Verification: Be ready to discuss your logbook entries during your assessment, as verifiers may ask about specific jobs or tasks.
What Not to Do:
Do Not Falsify Records: Never fabricate work hours or experiences. Dishonesty can lead to disqualification and damage your professional credibility.
Avoid Incomplete Entries: Do not leave entries partially filled or ambiguous. Ensure each entry is complete and clear.
Don’t Lose Your Logbook: Treat your logbook as an important professional document. Losing it can cause significant setbacks. It’s recommended to keep a scanned copy as a backup.
Don’t Wait to Log Hours: Update your logbook regularly instead of trying to remember and record several months’ worth of work at once.
Don’t Forget to Get Signatures: An unsigned logbook or missing endorsements can lead to disqualification of hours.