The Technical Access and Rescue Academy (TARA) is a specialist training company based in Plimmerton, based in Plimmerton, Wellington, New Zealand. TARA is the only institution in New Zealand to offer training and assessment toward both the International Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) and International Technical Rescue Association (ITRA). With courses available in rope access, rope rescue, confined space, height safety and much more.
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Open to all Levels of the IRATA Training, Assessment and Certifications schemes. The course comprises 4 days of train
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Open to all Levels of the IRATA Training, Assessment and Certifications schemes. The course comprises 4 days of train
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Open to all Levels of the IRATA Training, Assessment and Certifications schemes. The course comprises 4 days of train
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Ever dreamed of having a trade that will take you to new heights, working on iconic structures such as Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, Seattle Space Needle and the Sky Tower in Auckland?
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Fire and emergency response agencies around the world now have a global qualification for technical rescue through ITRA. At TARA we offer a range of ITRA training and assessment for rope rescue and confined space.
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The latest IRATA ICOP revision has been released with the inclusion of Anne R:Rescue and Evacuation Planning and Considerations covering off rescue guidance and requirements for rope access rescues and Annex S: Working Over Water Click the links below to download your copy. Read, learn and drop us a line if you have questions on […]
Read MoreIRATA’s new theory assessment requirements are now in force, so what does that mean for technicians? Firstly the good news, Level 1’s and Level 2’s will no longer have to complete a written theory assessment…… but you’re not completely off the hook! Instead of a written assessment, your assessor will explore your knowledge base with […]
Read MoreThe latest revision of the IRATA TACS has been released, with a couple of important changes for technicians undertaking IRATA training to be aware of. Firstly, Logbooks…. no logbook, no assessment, no excuses, no exceptions! Technicians at all levels must present an up to date and correctly maintained log book to be assessed. If you’ve […]
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The Technical Access & Rescue Academy is excited to now offer ITRA customised confined space training.
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TARA has been created to enhance the growing demand for it’s world class training.
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