About Dangle®

Belfast-based rope access training, GWO training, EUSR telecoms, workplace safety training and specialist services across Northern Ireland

Training and Services

Dangle Academy delivers practical, accredited training from our purpose-built centre in Belfast. Whether you’re starting out or advancing your skills, choose from IRATA rope access training, GWO wind training, EUSR telecoms training and workplace safety courses.

Our industrial services team uses rope access to inspect, coat and repair hard-to-reach assets. We help clients plan and deliver maintenance across Northern Ireland and the wider UK.

Who We Are

We’re a Belfast team of instructors, rope access technicians and industrial specialists. Our experience spans renewables, construction, civil engineering and marine projects. The work we do on site shapes how we train people and plan each job safely.

Check our accreditations, explore our Belfast training centre or see our work in action at Hamilton Grand. Meet the team below, or talk to us about your next course or project.

What Does “Dangle” Mean?

A name rooted in rope access, rescue and work at height

The word “dangle” means to hang or be suspended freely. For us, the name is simple, memorable and closely connected to the work we do. Rope access technicians, rescue teams, wind technicians and work-at-height professionals all operate in environments where suspension, control and trust matter.


At Dangle®, the name represents more than being on a rope. It reflects our approach to training and specialist services: controlled movement, safe systems, practical skill and confidence at height. Whether we are delivering IRATA rope access training, GWO wind courses, rescue training, industrial painting or technical access services, our focus is always the same — helping people work safely, competently and professionally in demanding environments.


Dangle® is a Belfast-based training and services brand built around real site experience, recognised standards and a practical understanding of work at height. Dangle® is a registered UK trade mark owned by Dangle Academy Ltd.

Dangle® · The people behind the work

Meet Our Team

Dangle® brings experience from the field into the classroom. Our instructors and technical specialists have years of experience delivering and supervising industrial projects. They bring that practical understanding into training, helping students connect the skills they learn with the demands of working on site.

Leadership & operations

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Simon

Founder & Managing Director

Simon has been working on ropes since 2011 and brings more than 15 years of experience across oil, gas, offshore wind and marine projects. He founded Dangle to turn that experience into something bigger: outstanding training and specialist services. Corrosion and coatings are his speciality; helping more people build practical skills and take on ambitious work is what drives him.

  • Corrosion & coatings
  • Project leadership
Experience & background

Simon Dunn

His professional record includes offshore wind commissioning, coating project management and consultancy on the RRS Sir David Attenborough build. He is the author of Corrosion in a Modern World, published in 2020.

View Simon’s corrosion book ↗
Sophie, Dangle Office Manager

Sophie

Office Manager

Sophie is the person who makes everything feel that bit easier. From your first enquiry to the arrangements behind your course or project, she keeps details moving and the right people connected. Warm, organised and attentive, she brings Dangle’s office, instructors and service teams together, making sure learners and clients feel welcome, informed and supported throughout their time with us.

  • Operations
  • Learner & client support
Experience & background

Sophie Dickerson

Sophie’s role connects the office with Dangle’s instructors and technical teams, keeping the practical details of a busy training and services business on track.

Mehmet Sulukcu wearing a helmet and handling rope access equipment at Dangle Academy

Mehmet

Technical Authority & Lead Instructor

Mehmet is Dangle’s Technical Authority and Lead Instructor across IRATA, GWO and EUSR. He brings more than 20 years of rope access experience across Ireland, the UK and Turkey, combining supervision, rescue and instruction. His background in occupational health and safety and geological engineering informs his approach to technical standards and practical training.

Experience & background

Mehmet Sulukcu

Mehmet has worked in rope access since 2002. His experience includes supervision, rescue and instruction across Ireland, the UK and Turkey.

  • MSc in Occupational Health and Safety
  • BEng in Geological Engineering

Instructors & specialists

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Bruce

Rope Access Specialist

Bruce brings 35 years of industry experience to Dangle. Our former Technical Authority, he remains with the team and brings practical experience in planning complex rope access work, choosing safe methods and supporting delivery on site.

  • Access planning
  • Industrial work
Experience & background

Bruce Quin

Bruce previously served as Technical Authority for Dangle Academy Ltd. His experience includes industrial access planning, method selection and site safety.

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David

IRATA Rope Access Instructor

David is Dangle’s IRATA Rope Access Instructor. He brings hands-on site experience into the training bays, using clear demonstrations and supported practice to help learners build safe working habits, practical skills and confidence on ropes.

Experience & credentials

David McMonagle

David brings practical rope access experience into instruction, demonstrations and supported practice. His training focus is safe working methods, technical skills and preparation for the demands of work on ropes.

Explore the IRATA course levels, refresher options and taster training using the course link above.

Greg Hamill, Dangle’s Health and Safety Specialist

Greg

Health & Safety Specialist

Greg brings 20 years of health and safety experience to Dangle. His work in site supervision, incident investigation and management systems informs the practical training and mentoring he delivers.

Experience & credentials

Greg Hamill

His professional background spans senior health and safety responsibilities in construction, energy, manufacturing and pharmaceutical projects, including workforce development and integrated management systems.

  • NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
View Greg’s professional profile ↗
Keith Quinn, Dangle’s First Aid Trainer and Assessor

Keith

First Aid Trainer & Assessor

Keith is Dangle’s First Aid Trainer and Assessor. His SafeCert Level 3 professional development covers teaching, assessment and internal quality assurance. He helps learners build practical first aid skills through structured training and clear learning outcomes.

Experience & credentials

Keith Quinn

Keith’s SafeCert Level 3 First Aid Trainer/Assessor CPD covers teaching, assessment and internal quality assurance of first aid awards. His record shows passes in all three areas, with a recorded period of 21 August 2024 to 21 August 2027.

This record relates to trainer and assessor professional development.

Practical experience. Shared standards. Our Belfast team brings together training, technical oversight and office support for learners, employers and industrial clients. View Dangle Academy’s IRATA membership record ↗

Our Values

Our work is built around 4 core values that guide how we train, deliver and support our clients.

Integrity

We act honestly, responsibly and accountably in everything we do.

Excellence

We set high standards and aim to deliver work safely and properly.

Client Focus

We work closely with clients to deliver practical, reliable results.

Respect

We treat people, workplaces and responsibilities with professionalism and care.

Experience You Can Rely On

Dangle brings more than 15 years of experience in working at height, supporting trainees, employers and clients across Northern Ireland. From rope access training and GWO wind industry courses to specialist rope access services, our team combines practical knowledge, recognised standards and a safety-led approach.


We support projects across renewables, construction, marine, offshore and industrial maintenance, helping clients access skilled training and dependable service support from one Belfast-based team.

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Start Your Training Journey

Browse accredited training courses at Dangle Academy in Belfast, including IRATA rope access, GWO wind industry training, Industrial Painter and workplace safety courses. We support new entrants, experienced technicians and employers across Northern Ireland with recognised training and flexible booking options.

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Why Choose Dangle®

Delivered by Experts

Our team brings more than 15 years of practical industry experience across training and specialist work at height.

New Start Support

We help new starters build confidence through recognised training, clear guidance and a practical safety-led approach.

Collaborative Approach

We work closely with employers and industry contacts to keep training relevant, practical and workplace focused.

Leading Facilities

We continue to invest in our Belfast training centre, keeping courses practical, current, industry led and well equipped for learning.

Accreditations and Standards

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IRATA Member Company

Dangle Academy is an IRATA member company.

learn more about Dangle and IRATA certification
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Achilles Certified

Dangle hold Achilles UVDB accreditation.

learn more about Dangle and Achilles certification
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Armed Forces Recognised

Dangle is recognised as a bronze member of the armed forces covenant.

learn more about Dangle and Armed Forces Covenant certification

Dangle delivers accredited training and specialist services in Belfast across rope access, GWO wind industry training, industrial painting and workplace safety. Our work is backed by recognised standards and industry approvals, giving trainees, employers and clients confidence in the quality of what we deliver.


Explore our training courses or get in touch to discuss the right support for your role, team or project.


Building the Future of Dangle®

Dangle® was founded in Belfast with a simple ambition: to build the world’s most trusted industrial training and technical services brand for work at height.


Today, every system, process and customer experience is captured, tested and continuously refined through our Dangle Operating System (DOS) – our proprietary blueprint for building and operating successful Dangle® Academies.


Our long-term vision is to establish a network of independently owned Dangle® Academies, each delivering the same professional standards, customer experience and operational excellence while serving its local market.


We’re not just building a successful business in Belfast. We’re building a business that can be successfully repeated anywhere in the world.

Interested in becoming part of the Dangle® story?