--- title: "SPRAT L1 Certification: Requirements, Expiry, Validity" description: Sprat L1 certification requirements differ from IRATA guidelines. Here's comprehensive guide for understanding Sprat's requirements for upgrades and recerts. image: https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/Sprat%20L1%20Certification%20Feature%20Blog%20Image%20.png --- # SPRAT L1 Certification: Requirements, Expiry, Validity ## SPRAT L1 Certification: Requirements, Expiry, Validity Posted by [Sharon Lo](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/author/sharon-lo) on July 6,2022 ![Sharon Lo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/25908d2d15c1111951a08d705bca9f19) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Sprat L1 certification requirements differ slightly from [IRATA requirements.](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/expired-re-certify-irata-l1) We've put together a simple visual to help guide you with your certification, recertification, and upgrade requirements.    All the information is taken from [www.sprat.org](http://www.sprat.org) and please refer to the documentation there for guidance. The information below is a visual representation to help understand, but is not an official Sprat document.    We have compiled a comprehensive list for all the levels for you to view, and we hope to see you soon for your certification training needs!    ![1-Jul-04-2022-07-43-32-40-PM](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Jul-04-2022-07-43-32-40-PM.png?width=600&name=1-Jul-04-2022-07-43-32-40-PM.png)   General: - must be at least 18 years of age - must provide proof of identification - must sign an affidavit agreeing to SPRAT policies    Training Requirements:  - must receive training by a competent trainer* within 6 months prior to initial certification for each respective level - recommended to receive training by a competent trainer within 6 months for any subsequent rope access evaluation (recertification, reassessments)   ![Sprat Expired Certification Guidelines](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sprat%20Expired%20Certification%20Guidelines.png?width=600&name=Sprat%20Expired%20Certification%20Guidelines.png)   Rope Access Certification Validity - Initial certification is valid for three years from the date of the rope access evaluation - subsequent certification completed during the last 6 months of a current certification valid for three years from the date of the current certification expiration   Certification after Expiry of Current Certification: - when certification has expired, **you are no longer able to work** - 2 options are available: recertification, or upgrade (unless certification was revoked by SPRAT) - If your L2 certification has expired for any given amount of time, you can register for an L2 evaluation  - training within 6 months of evaluation is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but not required for a recertification - you can attempt to upgrade to the next level if you meet all the requirements for upgrading (500 hours work done for 6+ months with a valid certification, trained by competent trainer within 6 months of evaluation) - **warning:** attempts to upgrade after an expired certificate have not yielded a lot of success in the past! It may be tempting and permissible, but the path of least resistance, is to re-certify as you will inevitably still be relearning many techniques that you have not utilized   ![3-Jul-04-2022-07-44-09-18-PM](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Jul-04-2022-07-44-09-18-PM.png?width=600&name=3-Jul-04-2022-07-44-09-18-PM.png)   Level 1 Technician Certification and Recertification:  - No experience is required prior to becoming a Level 1 Technician - Training by a competent trainer REQUIRED within 6 months of evaluation for initial certification - Level 1 recertification HIGHLY RECOMMENDS training by a competent trainer within 6 months of evaluation - completion of a rope access evaluation and Level 1 written test  - Evaluation must take place at a SPRAT Evaluation Session Host location - Evaluation administered by independent evaluator    Level 1 Technician Upgrading to Level 2 Technician: - at least 500 documented hours of rope access experience obtained with a valid Level 1 certification  - hold a Level 1 certification level for a minimum of 6 months  - Training by a competent trainer REQUIRED within 6 months of evaluation for initial Level 2 certification  - completion of a rope access evaluation and Level 2 written test  - Evaluation must take place at a SPRAT Evaluation Session Host location - Evaluation administered by independent evaluator      *Competent trainer: A person who, based on training, education, knowledge, and experience in rope access, can safely and effectively deliver a quantifiable educational program to others   All recertification and upgrade training sessions with us receive a free refresher day!! 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