Upcoming Events
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Training - Wood Pole Inspection
(14.10.2026 09:00)
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Training - Wire Rope Inspection
(19.10.2026 09:00)
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Training - PPE Inspection
(21.10.2026 09:00)
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PPE Inspector Course
(02.11.2026 09:00)
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PPE Inspector Refresher
(05.11.2026 09:00)
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Course - Operational Ropes Course Inspection & Maintenance
(16.11.2026 09:00)
Public Release of the New ERCA Training Syllabus
We would like to raise everybody’s awareness to the public release of the revised version (July 2024) of the ERCA training syllabus. The full document is now publicly available. This syllabus provides information for training on permanent and temporary ropes courses. The syllabus describes course aims and objectives, content, methods of teaching, course duration, as well as assessment criteria. Mobile ropes courses are not covered within the current syllabus.
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Early-Bird Discount until 31st August!
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Trainer Assessment, to become an ERCA Trainer
Training course is running, but fully booked. No further registrations can be accepted.
Course Language: English
Course Provider: Vertex Instructor Training Ltd.
'Vertex Instructor Training Ltd.' is partly hosting and processing this train-the-trainer course on behalf of ERCA. At this time only UK-based entities are able to offer services within the United Kingdom. However, the train-the-trainer course will continue to be led independently by a team of two appointed ERCA-certified Master Trainers.
Certification: ERCA Certificate;
Scope: Traditional Ropes Courses
Part 2 of 2
What are the steps to become an ERCA certified Trainer?
1. Register & Apply
2. Join and pass part 1 (training workshop)
3. Join and pass part 2 (assessment)
4. Receive your "ERCA-Trainer" certificate
5. Offer and run instructor- and -rescuer courses for operators or endusers in the market.
What are your benefits working as an ERCA certified Trainer?
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Pre-Requisites & Requirements for Attendance
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Course Concept & Itinerary
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Registration
The option for a place on the course will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. In order to save your option for one of the places, please click the button below and complete the form fields (opens in an external website page):
Inquire an option for one place on the train-the-trainer course !Upon receipt of your request we will check availability (the course is limited to 8 participants) and let you know whether or not you have reserved a place. In a second step a master trainer will get in touch to you via phone or e-mail to check the formal requirements and will confirm with you if your reserved place is confirmed. Please specify a timeframe within the first two weeks in January for the master trainer to reach you. Please wait for the master trainer's confirmation before completing your travel plans.
Course Fees
Price regular for Non-ERCA members: 230.00 GBP per day per participant + 20% UK VAT
Price for ERCA members: 207.00 GBP per day per participant + 20% UK VAT
NOTE: Completion of part 1 required in order to apply for the assessment!
You need to attend a train-the-trainer course (part 1) of the specific working field first, before you can gain access to the assessment.
Meals & Accommodation
Tea and coffee is included in the course fee, but no other food nor refreshments. You will have to arrange and pay for your own meals, travel and accommodation.