Wire Rope Inspector Course
Instructor Training Courses
Who is this course for?
The Technical Outdoor Solution, RoSPA assured Wire Rope Inspector Course is highly recommended if you are carrying out operational inspections of your ropes course safety wires and zip lines. It is also one of the courses which would increase relevant knowledge on the career path to become a professional ERCA Inspector.
Qualifications
This course covers all of the aspects required to become a ‘Competent Person’ for the inspection of wire ropes used in ropes courses and zip wires and satisfies the requirement of EN 15567 – Ropes Courses – Operational Inspections.
Duration
Location
Certification
Groups Size
Minimum 4 people
What to Expect
We will ensure that you have up to date awareness of industry regulations and how they affect you in addition to advice on maintenance, inspections and equipment.
Course content includes:
- Wire rope design and construction
- Common types of wire ropes
- Types of wire rope
- Preservation of wire ropes
- Corrosion of wire rope
- Wire rope terminations
- Use of wire rope in ropes courses
- Inspection of wire rope
- Discard criteria of wire rope and terminations
The course will include theory and practical, hands on sessions. The course will be assessed by a theory paper and practical inspection of wire ropes and terminations.
Available Courses

Wire Rope Inspector Course
For Individuals
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 2 days Group Size: Min 4 people
£500
+vat
per person
Combined Courses

Wire & Wood Combined Inspector Course
For Individuals
13th – 17th january 2025
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 2 days Group Size: Min 4 people
£1250
+vat
per person
General Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
Trainee Reviews
My skills have improved dramatically. I now know what it is to be an ERCA Instructor and the professional standards that it involves.
I know my responsibilities as a Ropes Course Instructor – what I can do and what laws apply to Working at Height.