Undertake Vertical Rescue (Tower Rescue)
Course Objective:
To provide participants with the skills and knowledge to perform a basic rescue.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course the learner will be able to:
- Understand Australian Standards associated with Working at Heights
- Compliance with various State OH&S legislation to undertake vertical rescues
- Work safely at heights if Australian Standards are followed
- Identify workers safety requirements
- State safety procedures for workers safety
- Inspect equipment used for Working at Heights and Vertical Rescue
- Access Towers
- Carry out Tower Retrievals / Rescue
Course Content:
- Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare Act & Regulations
- Australian Standards for Working at Heights
- Equipment as used in Working at Heights and correct use of all safety equipment
- Karabiner construction, strengths and proper care
- Attachment points
- Temporary life line systems
- Inspection of equipment
- Inspection Record Cards
- Correct fitting of equipment
- Achieving safe access
- Carry out Tower Rescue
Assessment:
- Practical and written assessment
Course Award:
- Statement of Completion
Course Prerequisites:
- Medical Certificate or employer certification that participant is fit to climb and work at heights
- Successfully completed ‘Height Safety’ course
Fees and facilitation:
- Courses are facilitated at client’s site where practical work will be completed
- Courses attract additional costs for travel and accommodation
- Fee per person is $220(+gst) (minimum 6 participants)
- Course duration for 6 participants is 6 hours
Services
All of our services are provided specifically for your individual worksite needs to ensure you comply with Australian Standards and legislation.
We welcome your enquiry and will arrange time to conduct a free worksite fire safety evaluation and provide cost effective advice on what servicing requirements and training courses will best suit your site needs.
