Undertake Vertical Rescue Training Course Description
Our nationally accredited Vertical Rescue course is designed for personnel who may be required to perform rope rescues to rescue injured personnel.
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Course Information
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| Course Price | $1600 pp for public course Corporate bookings – Request a quote, click here |
Units of Competency:
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
- PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue
Vertical Rescue Course
About this course
Why Choose This Course
Our nationally accredited Vertical Rescue course is designed for personnel who may be required to perform rope rescues to rescue injured personnel. This training course is taught by experienced emergency services instructors who will perform rescue scenarios that are relevant to our clients sites and is very ‘hands on’ with 75% of the time being ‘on ropes’ and performing rescue scenarios. Various types of equipment can be covered depending on the complexity of the types of rescue methods applicable at the site. Training and course subjects will be completely tailored to the requirements of the worksite. Following the training course, all competent personnel shall be capable of responding and controlling various on-site rope rescue emergencies as this training program is rescue focused and not designed for general ‘working at heights’ workers.
Pre-Requisites:
- N/A
FSA Entry Requirements:
- USI
- Fitness to participate declaration – this is a physically demanding training course
- Sufficient language, literacy & numeracy skills to complete the course
- Safety footwear and PPE clothing appropriate to site requirements
- Current first aid qualification: HLTAID011 Provide first aid # (or equivalent)
Evidence of each participant holding the above competency must be provided prior to entry into this course
Where the participant fails to provide the entry requirements for this course, no Statement of Attainment will be issued
Course Content:
- Compliance requirements for equipment, access and fall arrest systems
- Software theory: harness, ropes etc
- Hardware theory
- Life rescue knots & hitches
- Anchor points / anchor systems
- Suspension trauma
- Rappelling skills
- Line ascension skills
- Rescue team ethos & ideals
- Lowering & raising systems
- Stretcher escorting & patient handling
- ‘Pick off rescues’
- Safety officer & team leader roles & responsibilities
- Belay systems & climbing skills (optional)
- Decline traverses (optional)
- Tyrolean traverses (optional)
Group Size:
1-8
Duration:
4 days
Location:
Onsite or at our training facility
Schedule:
Corporate courses available in all states
Benefits of this course
- On successful completion of the training you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency listed above.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
- PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
FAST RESPONSE
We provide a FAST 1-hour response time for all enquiries with FAST decisions and FAST issue resolutions
AUSTRALIA WIDE
Service with 7 training centres and a full-time FSA presence in all States and Territories for Training and Medical/Emergency Response personnel
SUPPORT FOR OUR CLIENT PARTNERS
We always put our clients first, with tailored training courses and bespoke on-site medical and emergency response solutions.
TEAM
150+ FSA team members and our values-based culture is at the heartbeat of our company.
TRACK RECORD
15+ years in business, training 40,000 people per year, providing 10,000+ days per year in Paramedic, Nurse, and Emergency Services Officer shifts.
TECHNOLOGY
Providing the latest technology to improve the FSA experience- virtual reality, medisim medical simulation, world class clean burning fire training technology, and remote telemedicine and medical solutions.
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FAQ'S
What you Recieve
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Access to FSA’s dedicated customer support.
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Qualified and experienced trainers.
Job Prospects
This course will benefit various careers including:
- Work Health and Safety Manager
- Workplace Manager
- Floor Manager
- Department Manager
- HR Manager
- Safety Practitioner
- Supervisor or management position in certain industries
- Security Officers
- Building Managers
- Office Managers
- Hotel or Restaurant Managers
- Safety & Emergency Managers
- Education Professionals
- Team Leaders
On The Day
- Parking is available on site
- Tea & coffee is provided
- What to wear: Closed toe shoes and clothing that may get dirty
- What to bring: Laptop or Tablet
Cancellation / Transfer Policy
Refer to the course participant handbook.
Refund Policy
Public Courses
All cancellation and transfer requests must be received in writing.
Course Cancellation Policy
When cancelling an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period
- 7 or more business days - no charge
- 6 or less business days - 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- 3 business day’s notice or less from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
Course Transfer Policy
When transferring an enrolment from one course date to another, the following charges will apply:
- Transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date – no charge
- Transferred 6 or less business days prior to course date – 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- Transferred 3 or less business days from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
- Name changes 5 business days or less prior to course date will incur a $50.00 +GST fee per name change
- Non-attendance of any course will not entitle the client to any refund, set-off, waiver or reduction of the fee and the client remains required to pay all fees in respect of courses that it does not attend, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the company.
- In the event any learner is turned away from training as a result of being adversely affected by drugs or alcohol in the trainer’s opinion, there shall be no refund
Corporate Courses
Cancellation Policy
Once a training date has been confirmed by FSA, any changes made by the client to this booking, including cancellation or postponement will result in the following fees after the 2 business day cooling off period:
- Cancelled / transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date - no charge
- Cancelled / transferred 6 business days or less prior to course date - 50 percent (50%) of course fee
- Cancelled / transferred 3 or less business days from start time - no refund / full course charge name changes 5 business days or less prior to the course date will incur a $50.00 + GST fee per name change
Distance Learning
All Cancellation Requests must be received in writing
When cancelling or withdrawing an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period upon receipt of payment
- Cancelled / withdrawn between 3-13 business days, course fee refunded minus an admin fee of $250.00
- Cancelled / withdrawn after 14 days from commencement – 100% of course fee forfeited.
Link to Fees, Refunds and Charges Policy
https://fireandsafetyaustralia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=449361
