Many careers promise the opportunity to work in exciting and varied locales all around the world, but few come close to the environments in which you’d find a rope access technician. This highly skilled and rewarding job will take you to new heights, both literally and figuratively. Whether your goal is to perform technical maintenance at […]
How to become a rope access technician
Many careers promise the opportunity to work in exciting and varied locales all around the world, but few come close to the environments in which you’d find a rope access technician. This highly skilled and rewarding job will take you to new heights, both literally and figuratively. Whether your goal is to perform technical maintenance at […]
Working at heights is a crucial aspect of many industries, from construction to wind energy, telecoms, and oil & gas. With high-risk environments comes the need for proper safety measures and specialised training. Rope access training is one of the most effective ways to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance in these industries. We provide top-tier […]
The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is a non-profit industry association established by prominent wind turbine manufacturers and operators. Its primary goal is to enhance safety and productivity within the wind energy sector by developing and implementing rigorous training standards. These standards are collaboratively created by industry experts, ensuring they align with the evolving needs of the […]
The wind energy sector has emerged as one of the most significant and widespread renewable energy sources in the UK. As of 2023, the UK was home to an unrivalled mixture of over 2,000 wind farms. These are said to have contributed approximately 29.4% of the UK’s total electricity generation within that year. Therefore, the wind energy […]
The offshore industry is a titan that presents a unique set of challenges. Very few jobs require workers to travel hundreds of miles from dry land and carry out complex work in such a potentially hazardous environment.One of the main hazards associated with working offshore is the great heights at which work must sometimes be […]
Scott’s Access Services is pleased to announce that we achieved 100% customer satisfaction for our GWO courses conducted in the second quarter of 2024.This result highlights our commitment to delivering effective, high-quality training that meets the needs of our clients and maintains the highest safety standards.
Many industries require work to be completed at significant heights. Traditional methods like scaffolding or cranes can be expensive, time-consuming, or simply impractical for certain tasks. This is where industrial rope access comes in.IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) International is recognised as a world leader when it comes to industrial rope access training. Its […]
With the right training and experience, rope access technicians can expect to find work in a variety of settings and earn competitive salaries. Although there are several training providers worldwide, the IRATA rope access course is the most widely accepted and highly regarded qualification for those seeking to enter the industry. In this blog post, we […]
The Global Wind Organisation’s (GWO) Sea Survival course is one element of the training provider’s internationally recognised course portfolio, which sets the standard for training in the global wind energy and renewables industry. It is designed to give delegates the basic skills and knowledge needed to make the correct safety decisions in offshore operations to protect […]
With the global wind industry’s workforce expanding at a rapid pace, it is essential to ensure the competency and safety of those who work within the sector. This can be accomplished by ensuring that all technicians in the industry are trained by a qualified, experienced GWO training provider.The GWO, or Global Wind Organisation, training course […]
