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36 hours (5 days)
1:6
2 years
A certificate of attendance is provided. To qualify as an instructor, delegates must return for the Rope Rescue Operator Instructor Assessment/Reassessment within 2 years.
Outreach Rescue, Tan-y-Bwlch Centre, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3HY
To provide the framework of instructional skills and associated knowledge and understanding to instruct others in the skillsets of the Rope Rescue Operator and Safe Work at Heights awards.
Emergency services personnel and organisational staff interested in delivering and supervising training within the Safe Work at Height and Rope Rescue Operator scope.
Prepares participants to train others in rope rescue and work at height techniques safely and effectively.
Prepares students with the necessary skillsets for a consolidation period prior to returning for the Rope Rescue Operator Instructor Assessment.
Completion of this training and subsequent assessment at Outreach Rescue satisfies module ‘Specialist Rescue Instructor (5087EXQ)’ for the Diploma in Specialist Rescue (50 credits).
BS 8454, Work at Height Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, NFCC Draft Rope Team Type Level 3
In-date Rope Rescue Operator award (issued within 3 years) OR equivalent award if wanting to transfer to the Outreach Rescue award scheme, contact the office for details.
It is highly recommended to hold the Rope Rescue Supervisor award prior to attending this course. Note the Rope Rescue Supervisor is a pre-requisite prior to attending the subsequent Rope Rescue Operator Instructor Assessment.
Age 18+. Delegates must be fit for this physically demanding course requiring the ability to demonstrate all Rope Rescue Technician skillsets with a high degree of competence.
Delegate should attend the Rope Rescue Operator Instructor Assessment/Reassessment within 2 years. Completion of this training and subsequent assessment at Outreach Rescue satisfies Module ‘Specialist Rescue Instructor (5087EXQ)’ for the Diploma in Specialist Rescue and is worth 50 credits.
- Classroom sessions cover training planning and delivery, the role of instructors, reviewing and assessing, risk assessing, lesson planning, teaching models and legislative considerations.
- Delegates are guided through the production of training rescue plans, risk assessments and lesson plans.
- A course manual is issued.
- No summative assessment is conducted as this is purely a training course.
- Practical sessions involve putting the theoretical knowledge into practice, with additional input including; group management, dynamic risk assessing, observing and delivering feedback, rescuing delegates in difficulty, delivering practical teaching sessions to peers, delivering training and assessment scenarios to draw out learning outcomes.
- Specialist equipment is provided.
- There is no summative assessment, though formative assessments will be conducted and delegates will be debriefed and guided through an action plan on completion.
This 3-day course is designed for personnel who have completed the Rope Rescue Operator Instructor Training within the last 2 years and are ready for assessment or for those needing to recertify as a Rope Rescue Operator Instructor.
This 5-day course equips delegates with the knowledge and skills to train and assess others in Safe Work at Height techniques and basic rescue procedures.
This 3-day recertification course provides refresher and update training for existing Rope Rescue Operators and re-establishes competence in the Rope Rescue Operator skillsets.
The 5-day Rope Supervisor award ensures delegates are proficient in basic and advanced rope rescue techniques, and equips them with the supervisory skills to oversee Rope Rescue operations.
This 3-day recertification course provides refresher and update training for existing Rope Rescue Supervisors and re-establishes competence in the Rope Rescue Supervisor skillset.
This 3-day recertification course provides refresher and update training for existing Safe Work at Height & basic Rescue Instructors and re-establishes competence in the associated skillsets.