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Undertake Vertical Rescue with Diamond Protection Training

Vertical rescue can be a daunting task. Diamond Protection Training is here to help. We are a registered training organization specializing in vertical rescue training and emergency response. Our experienced instructors will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to undertake vertical rescue operations.

COURSE DETAILS

Diamond Protection Training RTO No. 32273 provides nationally accredited training in safety, first aid, firefighting and rescue.  Training can be conducted on your site or at one of our training facilities.

COURSE NAME

Vertical Rescue Training

NATIONAL UNITS OF COMPETENCY

PUASAR032 – Undertake Vertical Rescue

PUASAR022 – Participate In A Rescue Operation

RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

VERTICAL RESCUE COURSE OVERVIEW

Our nationally accredited Vertical Rescue Course in Australia 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. This training course 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. Capabilities / Course Subjects are listed across. Following the training course, all competent personnel shall be capable of responding and controlling various on-site rope rescue emergencies.

VERTICAL RESCUE SUBJECTS

AS4488 and AS1891.4

Lowering & Raising Systems

Height Regulations

Stretcher Escorting & Patient

Software Theory: Harness, Ropes handling etc.

‘Pick Off Rescues’

Hardware Theory

Safety Officer & Team Leader

Life Rescue Knots & Hitches

Roles & Responsibilities

Anchor Points / Anchor Systems

Belay Systems & Climbing Skills

Rappelling Skills

Decline Traverse’s (Optional)

Line Ascension Skills

Tyrolean Traverses’s (Optional)

Rescue Team Ethos & Ideals

TRAINEE MUST PROVIDE

Transport

Lunch

Appropriate clothing, closed in footwear

VERTICAL RESCUE – PRE-REQUISITES

Participants must have be valid in HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid is required to be eligible for entry to this training course

Be at least 15 years of age

DURATION

4 days

Start – 0730 – Finish – 1700 (extra time may be added for reassessment of students if required)

ASSESSMENT

Theory (25%) and practical (75%)

COURSE ENQUIRIES

Diamond Protection E: bookings@diamondprotection.com

P: 07 4665 5785

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY

A non-refundable fee will be charged when attendance at a program is transferred and / or cancelled less than three working days before the program commences. No refund will be provided for non-attendance at a program without notice. Publicly available programs may be cancelled by Diamond when minimum participant numbers are not reached. Diamond will notify participants by telephone or email no later than three working days before the program is due to commence – a full refund will be given.

RTO

Diamond Protection Training.  RTO Provider No:  32273

Course Locations

On Client Site for Groups 

Why Training for Vertical Rescue in Australia is Necessary

Emergences can’t be predicted and accidents sometimes happen in the most awkward of places. These apply to people who work at height and so occur in high locations that are difficult to access.

Our vertical rescue course in Australia will provide the necessary training to deal with these tricky situations. It’s intended for members of emergency response teams and anyone who’s likely to be required to respond to workplace incidents in high places. Read More

Did you know?

This course could form part of your Cert III Public Safety

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Vertical Rescue Training at Diamond Protection Training

What We Offer

At Diamond Protection Training, we provide comprehensive training in Vertical Rescue. Our courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and efficiently undertake Vertical Rescue. Gain the confidence and skills needed to rescue and evacuate a person from a vertical environment with Diamond Protection Training’s Vertical Rescue courses.

We provide quality training in vertical rescue operations. Our courses cover the essential skills and knowledge to safely undertake vertical rescue operations. Our courses cover: Basic Vertical Rescue, Advanced Vertical Rescue, and Rope Rescue. With our courses, you will gain the expertise and confidence to tackle any vertical rescue situation.