Direct Entry Pre-Apprval Requirements fr Level II Technician Candidates The Direct Entry prgram is intended t allw rpe access technicians wh have btained rpe access skills and experience n an industrial tw rpe system, utside the SPRAT certificatin system, t be evaluated fr SPRAT certificatin at a level cmmensurate with their skill and experience. The Direct Entry prgram is nly available t individuals wh have nt previusly held any SPRAT certificatin. Direct Entry candidates shall submit the apprpriate dcumentatin t the Evaluatins Cmmittee fr review and apprval n less than six weeks in advance f the scheduled evaluatin date. This may be accmplished thrugh the evaluatin hst r training prvider. In additin t the required dcumentatin, a $250 applicatin fee will be assessed t all direct entry candidates at the time f applicatin submissin. This fee des nt cver the certificatin prcessing csts assessed fllwing a successful cmpletin f an evaluatin. Direct Entry Level II Level II technician candidates shall prvide dcumentatin f wrk experience emplying a tw-rpe system f at least 500 hurs (hurs shuld be signed ff by a supervisr, manager r client). Dcumentatin f wrk experience shuld include details f the type f wrk, dates f wrk, number f hurs n rpe and the frms f access (e.g. descending, ascending, rpe transfer, hauling, rigging, etc.). A sample lg fr hw hurs may be submitted is presented in the last page f this file. Candidates shall prvide a wrk at height resume that includes 2 prfessinal references, emplyers, pertinent experience, psitin(s), respnsibilities and previus training. As stated in Sectin 5.6 f the Evaluatin Guidelines: In a desire t recgnize industries akin t rpe access, wrk experience f similar industries will be cnsidered within the hurs presented fr Direct Entry Hurs presented that are nt traditinally cnsidered industrial rpe access shall nt cnstitute mre than 20% (100 hurs) f thse presented within an applicatin fr Direct Entry Level 2: These hurs may include: Rpe rescue training, instructin, and peratins. If tw rpes are used slely fr a training envirnment that is teaching single rpe technique, these hurs will nt be cunted. Bsun chair wrk, cntrlled descent, r rpe descent systems with an effective and separate vertical lifeline (backup) system.
Direct Entry Pre-Apprval Applicatin Please send cmpleted applicatins and supplemental dcumentatin t inf@sprat.rg Name f Candidate: Desired SPRAT Level: Hst Cmpany Name and Cntact Email Address where yu plan t participate in an evaluatin sessin Date f Evaluatin Sessin MM/DD/YYYY Attached *Dcumentatin f wrk experience emplying a tw rpe system f at least 500 hurs. A wrk at height resume r CV (Curriculum Vitae) 2 prfessinal references (include belw) * hurs shuld be signed ff by a supervisr, manager r client). Dcumentatin f wrk experience shuld include details f the type f wrk, dates f wrk, number f hurs n rpe and the frms f access (e.g. descending, ascending, rpe transfer, hauling, rigging, etc. Prfessinal References include name & cntact (email r phne) Reference #1: Reference #2:
SPRAT DIRECT ENTRY APPLICATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS I verify that all infrmatin appearing within this applicatin, inclusive f accmpanying dcuments, is crrect t the best f my knwledge, and all required dcumentatin fr the preferred level f certificatin has been included. I understand that nce submitted, additinal infrmatin will nt be accepted as part f the direct entry applicatin. If apprval has nt been prvided by the date f the sessin, I understand that I will nt be permitted t participate in an evaluatin sessin as a direct entry candidate. Furthermre, I authrize the SPRAT Evaluatins Cmmittee t verify all infrmatin, and t cntact all prvided references prvided. Candidate Name Candidate Signature Date I verify that I understand the abve terms, and hereby submit the prvided applicatin materials and waiver n behalf f the listed candidate. Evaluatin Hst Date
Direct Entry Applicatin Fee $250 per applicant Applicatin fee des nt cver the certificatin prcessing cst assessed fllwing a successful cmpletin f the evaluatin. An invice fr the applicatin fees can be prvided upn request. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Check (U.S. Funds) made payable t SPRAT sent t: SPRAT 994 Old Eagle Schl Rad, Suite 1019 Wayne, PA 19087 Credit Card Cmplete the fllwing credit card authrizatin frm and submit with required materials t inf@sprat.rg. Credit Card Type: O Visa O MasterCard O American Express O Other Name n Card: Credit Card Number: Expiratin Date (mm/yy): CVV*: Billing Address: Cntact Telephne: Ttal Cst ($250 X #f applicants): * The CVV is the three digit cde fund n the back f a Visa and MasterCard r the fur digit cde fund n the frnt f an American Express. Payments ver the phne, cntact the SPRAT Office at 610-971-4850.
Example f Wrk Experience Dcumentatin The fllwing table is an example f hw hurs may be submitted. It is requested that n line item exceed tw weeks r 100 hurs. Date(s) f Wrk Emplying Cmpany, Client & Lcatin Wrk Lg f Rpe Access Hurs Details f Wrk and Access Methds Supervisr Name, Signature Hurs Wrked Running Ttal Ttal Wrk Hurs n this Page