Deep South Communications is an authorized training provider for the following programs:

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

NWSA representatives initially defined two levels of telecommunications tower technicians for crew members who perform general construction activities with an emphasis on tower system installation, modification, maintenance, and inspection of support structures used in telecommunications, including personal wireless communications, public safety communications, utility networks, and broadcast.

These two levels were defined as:

  • Telecommunications Tower Technician 1:

An individual who can safely perform tasks on telecommunication sites under direct supervision.

  • Telecommunications Tower Technician 2:

An individual who can safely perform tasks on telecommunication sites and is capable of supervision of TTT-1 technicians and trainees.

For additional information on the certification please review the Candidate Handbook.

RESOURCES

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL and SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONSTTT-1 and TTT-2 examination questions were written by NWSA’s subject matter experts. A complete list of reference materials cited as the basis for the exam questions is available in the Candidate Handbook.

Candidates are strongly advised to become familiar with industry standards,

practices and relevant manufacturers’ instructions in preparing for the NWSA certification examinations.

Sample test questions demonstrating the typical style and content of the questions found on the NWSA exams are also available in the Candidate Handbook.


Get SPRAT Certified!

A SPRAT certification provides instant recognition and credibility for the Technicians who carry it, and the companies who invest in it. In turn, companies that hire rope access services will look for the SPRAT certification, and will know you offer the industry’s best in technical achievement.

Certification

A SPRAT certification provides instant recognition and credibility for the Technicians who carry it, and the companies who invest in it. In turn, companies that hire rope access services will look for the SPRAT certification, and will know you offer the industry’s best in technical achievement.

 

For detailed information on the evaluation process, please reference SPRAT’s Evaluation Guidelines.

 

There are three levels of certification available to interested rope access technicians:

  • Level I Technician
    An individual who performs rope access work.  A Level I Technician may only work under the direct, on-site supervision of a Rope Access Lead Technician or Supervisor

 

  • Level II Technician
    An individual who is responsible for physically conducting rope access operations and/or safety evaluations of rope access operations, including maintenance of associated access equipment and performs all Rope Access Lead Technician duties as assigned in the employer’s rope access work program

 

  • Level III Technician
    An individual who is responsible for the overall rope access work site and performs all Rope Access Supervisor duties as assigned in the employer’s rope access work program.

 

How can I become SPRAT certified?
To become a SPRAT certified technician, all candidates will be required to attend a certification session and pass a written test, verbal test, and a hands-on physical performance based test assessed by a SPRAT certified Evaluator. To be eligible to test at each level, additional requirements may be required.  A complete listing of the requirements at each level of certification is detailed in our Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work.


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