Access Rescue Consulting at Height

What Access Rescue Consulting at Height does

Access Rescue Consulting at Height (ARCH) is a privately held training and rope-access services company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, with a second training academy at Shannon Airport, Ireland. ARCH delivers accredited safety training — Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training modules, IRATA Levels 1–3 rope-access certification, Mast and Tower Safety (MATS), Energy and Utility Skills (EUSR), PHECC first aid, and WTSR Core Training — at its own purpose-built facilities (with training structures up to 15m in height) and on client sites across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. It also delivers industrial rope-access site services including wind turbine blade repair, inspection and non-destructive testing, confined-space works, and rescue drills.

The company monetizes primarily through per-course, per-participant fees on a unit-pricing basis (£126–£1,060 per person depending on course), generating recurring revenue via the mandatory 1–2 year recertification cycle for GWO, MATS, and PHECC credentials. A secondary revenue stream comprises project-based rope-access site-services contracts with wind, telecommunications, industrial, and infrastructure clients. ARCH maintains direct-to-consumer distribution through a self-serve website booking system with account registration, supplemented by direct enterprise sales for on-site training delivery and industry-event presence at Wind Energy Ireland conferences.

Its competitive position rests on a portfolio of third-party accreditations — first-mover GWO provider status in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, full IRATA Trainer & Operator Company membership, and approved EUSR/PHECC delivery rights — combined with field-active trainers averaging nearly 50 years of combined experience. Equipment partnerships with Petzl (dealer) and Cresto Safety (official training partner) reinforce training credibility, and the company holds ISO-aligned GDPR data practices appropriate for its UK/Ireland operating perimeter.

Name

Access Rescue Consulting at Height

Legal name

ARCH - Access Rescue Consulting at Height Ltd

Website

https://archsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Access Rescue Consulting at Height (ARCH) is a privately held accredited safety training and rope-access services firm serving wind energy, telecommunications, industrial, and public-sector clients across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, founded in 2014 and operating training academies in Enniskillen and Shannon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Training and Rope Access Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Search & Rescue (SAR) & Technical Rescue Training (EDAOAMAI), Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA) (EDAOADAG), Trench Safety & Shoring Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAI)

Keywords

• Rope access training
• Work at height safety
• GWO wind certification
• IRATA training
• Industrial rope access services

Headquarters

HQ city

Enniskillen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Training Services: ARCH generates primary revenue through delivering accredited training courses including GWO, IRATA, MATS, and other safety certifications. Training is offered at company facilities and on-site at client locations. Revenue is recognized on a per-course, per-participant basis.
2. Site Services (Rope Access): Industrial rope access services including blade repairs, inspections, confined space works, safety and rescue operations. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with clients in wind energy, telecommunications, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARCH delivers accredited safety training courses (GWO, IRATA, MATS, EUSR, PHECC, WTSR) and industrial rope access site services including wind turbine blade repair, inspection, confined space works, and safety/rescue operations. Training is delivered at purpose-built facilities in Enniskillen and Shannon, or on-site at client locations across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GWO Training Accredited Global Wind Organisation Basic Safety Training covering First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights, Sea Survival, Enhanced First Aid (PHECC), and Advanced Rescue Modules. Delivered at Enniskillen and Shannon facilities or on-site at client locations for wind energy technicians and operators.
• IRATA Rope Access Training Full range of industrial rope access training at Levels 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with IRATA's Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS). Includes assessment by external IRATA assessor, delivered at the Enniskillen and Shannon training academies.
• Telecommunications Training (MATS and EUSR) Mast and Tower Safety (MATS) tower climbing and rescue training, plus EUSR Rooftop Worker Safety & Access courses. Designed for telecom technicians and contractors working on network infrastructure, with MATS certification requiring annual renewal.
• Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) Core Training SafetyOn-accredited WTSR Core Training delivered in partnership with the Energy Institute, designed to ensure application of a safe system of work when working in a wind turbine. Targeted at wind energy personnel.
• Industrial Rope Access Site Services Project-based industrial rope access services for painting, inspection, structural repair, power cleaning, blade repair, and confined space operations. Delivered by IRATA-certified rope access teams at client sites across Ireland, UK, and Europe.
• Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Services Inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) services delivered via rope access for industrial and infrastructure clients, allowing safe assessment of structures and assets at height.
• Safety and Rescue Services Site safety and rescue services including confined space operations, climbing rescue, and emergency response support for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Wind Turbine Rescue Drills and Assessment Wind turbine rescue drills and competency assessments for wind energy operators and technicians, simulating rescue scenarios in turbine environments to validate operational readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• GWO certification valid for 2 years on most modules
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cresto SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025ARCH became Cresto Safety official training partner in June 2025. Cresto trainers Robert and Delia conducted Level 3 instructor training for ARCH's own trainers. ARCH guarantees clients can descend from towers during training using Cresto's Versatile Resq Smartline Ultra X equipment.
• IRATA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCH is approved by IRATA International as a Full Trainer Member Company and Full Operator Company (IRATA Company Number 8092/OT) for the delivery of industrial rope access training. ARCH adheres to IRATA International's rigorous standards of quality assurance, safety, training, and compliance with the IRATA International Code of Practice.
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCH is a fully approved training provider of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training. Approved to deliver GWO Basic Safety Training Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, First Aid, Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue Modules. First GWO training provider in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• SafetyOnminorOthersARCH is a member of SafetyOn, participating in health and safety best practice alongside other industry professionals and trade bodies.
• Wind Energy IrelandminorOthersARCH is a member of Wind Energy Ireland (WEI), participating in industry events and conferences. WEI is a trade association for the wind energy industry in Ireland.
• PetzlcoreTechnology or IntegrationARCH is a Petzl dealer, using Petzl equipment including Volt harnesses in training and site departments. Adam Coles from Petzl provides product previews and training support. ARCH has been using Volt harnesses for their weight, comfort and adjustability.
• Energy and Utility Skills (EUSR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARCH is approved by EUSR to deliver Rooftop Worker Safety & Access training at their Enniskillen and Shannon training centres. Telecoms technicians can avail of EUSR registration on every MATS course.
• MATS Group (Mast and Tower Safety)minorOthersARCH is affiliated with the Mast and Tower Safety Group which developed the MATS scheme for tower climbing and rescue training. MATS training is delivered at ARCH facilities.
• Energy InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCH delivers WTSR Core Training in partnership with the Energy Institute. The WTSR Core Training is a SafetyOn accredited industry course designed to ensure application of safe systems of work when working in wind turbines.
• Lough Erne Yacht ClubminorOthersARCH GWO Sea Survival Training is carried out at Lough Erne Yacht Club facility outside Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Falck Safety Services: Major safety training provider for oil & gas, wind, and industrial sectors, offering GWO, BOSIET, and other certifications. Competes with ARCH for the same enterprise training and emergency response customers.
• Maersk Training: Global provider of safety and survival training for offshore wind, oil & gas, and maritime sectors. Direct competitor offering GWO, STCW, and offshore certifications at multiple sites worldwide, including UK and Europe.
• RelyOn Nutec: International safety and emergency response training provider for the energy sector, including GWO and offshore courses. Operates numerous training centers across Europe and globally with similar customer base in wind and industrial markets.
• Survivex: UK-based training provider specializing in oil & gas, wind, and industrial safety courses including GWO and working at heights. Targets similar enterprise customers in the UK/North Sea region.
• 3t Energy Group: Training provider for the global energy industry offering GWO, IRATA, and other safety certifications. Operates multiple training centers and competes directly with ARCH in the UK/European energy training market.
• Atlas Industrial Services: UK-based rope access, inspection, and NDT services company serving wind, oil & gas, and industrial clients. Overlaps with ARCH's site services business for blade repair, inspection, and rescue work.

Emerging players

• Mintra Group: Digital learning and training provider for maritime, energy, and offshore sectors. Competes with ARCH in the e-learning/compliance space but with a different delivery model (digital vs in-person).
• Heightec Group: UK manufacturer and training provider for rope access, work-at-height, and rescue equipment. Smaller player with overlapping technical content but more focused on equipment manufacturing than pure training delivery.

Others

• Petzl: Equipment manufacturer and ARCH partner supplying harnesses and PPE. While not a direct training competitor, Petzl's professional training division offers equipment-specific courses that overlap with ARCH's curriculum.
• IRATA International: Industry body that certifies rope access training providers like ARCH. Not a direct competitor but represents the standards framework that governs ARCH's IRATA training business and similar providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/access-rescue-consulting-at-height

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Investors

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M&A

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