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Dangle Rope Access IRATA Rope Access Training • GWO Training • Workplace Safety Training • Industrial Painting • Industrial Services

Dangle is a Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK) provider of Rope Access, Inspection, Coatings & Composites (IACC) services and specialist training. We deliver IRATA rope access solutions for at-height building maintenance, façade inspections, GWO wind turbine support, site painting and protective coatings, and property maintenance. Through Dangle Academy, our accredited training centre, we run regular IRATA Rope Access (L1–L3) courses, Working at Height training, GWO wind turbine modules, Industrial Painter programmes, and workplace health & safety courses. Trusted by industry clients and individuals, we help teams work safer, stay compliant, and complete difficult access work efficiently across Belfast, Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland.

IRATA Rope Access Training | 30 November–5 December 2026Our next IRATA course at Dangle Academy in Belfast includes five...
26/10/2026

IRATA Rope Access Training | 30 November–5 December 2026

Our next IRATA course at Dangle Academy in Belfast includes five full days of practical training, followed by an independent assessment on Saturday 5 December.

Level 1 is for new entrants. Levels 2 and 3 are available to eligible technicians progressing their certification.

The course fee includes IRATA registration, certificate and logbook. Klarna and PayPal Pay in 3 are available.

View the course options and entry requirements:
https://www.dangleacademy.com/category/Rope-Access-Courses

23/10/2026

Passing an edge is one of the points where an IRATA Level 1 trainee must bring positioning, equipment management and controlled movement together.

The change from a horizontal surface to suspension alters how the system is loaded. Before moving beyond the edge, the technician must organise their equipment, manage the ropes and maintain control through the transition.

This reel shows part of the technique being demonstrated during practical IRATA Level 1 training at Dangle Academy in Belfast.

Watch the full Passing an Edge video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxjltlDew60

Interested in beginning your rope access pathway? View our IRATA training or speak to the team.

GWO Advanced Rescue Training | 18–20 November 2026Places are available on our three-day Advanced Rescue Training course ...
21/10/2026

GWO Advanced Rescue Training | 18–20 November 2026

Places are available on our three-day Advanced Rescue Training course at Dangle Academy in Belfast.

The course develops practical rescue capability for wind turbine technicians and now includes the Single Rescuer modules alongside ART-H and ART-N. Candidates work through demanding rescue scenarios using appropriate equipment, casualty-management techniques and team communication.

View the course and book online at https://www.dangleacademy.com/training

More incident reports do not automatically mean that a training environment has become less safe. They can indicate that...
19/10/2026

More incident reports do not automatically mean that a training environment has become less safe. They can indicate that people are more willing to speak up, record what happened and share what can be learned.

In its Q2 2026 update, GWO reported an increase in incidents submitted by the training community. GWO explained that the data is used to identify patterns, share learning and inform improvements to training standards — not as a negative KPI against those reporting.

That distinction matters. A strong safety culture does not hide incidents or near misses. It:

• Makes reporting straightforward
• Reviews what happened without blame
• Identifies practical corrective actions
• Updates risk assessments and controls
• Shares learning before an event is repeated

Reporting is only the first step. The value comes from what the organisation changes afterwards.

Read the GWO update:
https://www.globalwindsafety.org/news/gwo-incidents-update-q2-2026

A recognised certificate may be essential—but it is rarely the only thing an employer needs before someone can be deploy...
16/10/2026

A recognised certificate may be essential—but it is rarely the only thing an employer needs before someone can be deployed.

“Site-ready” can mean having the complete evidence and practical preparation required for the specific role, including:

• The correct, current certification for the work
• Verified identification and accurate training records
• Medical fitness where the role or standard requires it
• A properly maintained logbook where applicable
• Practical competence appropriate to the level held
• Site, client and project-specific requirements
• An understanding of the limits of your own competence

Requirements differ between rope access, wind, telecoms and industrial projects. Before investing in training, start with the role you are targeting and work backwards from the actual employer or site requirements.

Need help understanding the most suitable training pathway? Contact Dangle Academy before booking.

https://www.dangleacademy.com/training

Been off the ropes for six months or more?IRATA requires technicians who have not been engaged in rope access work for 1...
14/10/2026

Been off the ropes for six months or more?

IRATA requires technicians who have not been engaged in rope access work for 180 days or longer to attend refresher training.

That is not the same as recertification. It is a practical return-to-work step designed to refresh core techniques before you resume rope access duties.

If your logbook shows a long gap, check what applies before accepting your next assignment. Dangle Academy delivers IRATA refresher training in Belfast for returning technicians.

https://www.dangleacademy.com/category/Rope-Access-Courses

12/10/2026

What does your first week of IRATA Level 1 training actually feel like?

Many new trainees expect the height to be the biggest adjustment. Often, the first challenge is simply becoming familiar with the equipment: understanding what each device does, how the system fits together and which action needs to happen next.

Nobody is expected to arrive already knowing the movements. Across five full training days, techniques are introduced in stages through instructor demonstration, supported practice and repetition. That gives trainees time to ask questions, make corrections and become more comfortable operating on the ropes.

The aim is not to move quickly or rely on strength. It is to develop an organised approach: check the equipment, follow the correct sequence, maintain control and repeat the movement consistently.

As the week progresses, actions that initially feel unfamiliar begin to connect. Confidence grows because the trainee understands the system—not because the risks are treated casually.

This reel is a genuine snapshot from our practical training series at Dangle Academy in Belfast. Independent assessment takes place on day six.

Considering IRATA Level 1 training? View our upcoming courses or speak to the team about what to expect from your first week.

GWO Enhanced First Aid Training | 19–21 October 2026Places are available on our three-day Enhanced First Aid course at D...
09/10/2026

GWO Enhanced First Aid Training | 19–21 October 2026

Places are available on our three-day Enhanced First Aid course at Dangle Academy in Belfast.

The training develops the practical skills needed to respond to medical emergencies in the wind industry, including situations where professional help may be delayed. Candidates work through realistic scenarios covering advanced first-aid response, casualty care and team communication.

View the course and book online at https://www.dangleacademy.com/training

Limited spaces remain on our next IRATA rope access course in Belfast.Training runs from Monday 2 November, with the ind...
07/10/2026

Limited spaces remain on our next IRATA rope access course in Belfast.

Training runs from Monday 2 November, with the independent assessment on Saturday 7 November 2026.

Level 1 is for new entrants. Levels 2 and 3 are for eligible technicians progressing their certification. Every course includes five full days of practical training before assessment.

If November is the date you have been working towards, now is the time to secure your place.

View the course options and entry requirements:
https://www.dangleacademy.com/category/Rope-Access-Courses

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Dargan Crescent, Unit 3-4
Belfast
BT39LP

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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