Rope Rescue Training

This Rope Rescue training course is not a standard course. It has been designed to cover some basic and/or advanced rope rescue techniques and methods. We have identified that there is a lack of rope rescue courses such as this for workers within the high risk industry.

The course does not come with NZQA credits, however, students who are deemed competent at the end of the course will be issued with a Skill Lab Certificate of Competency (COC) card and certificate.

The course may cover a variety of basics as well as advanced training such as:

• Basic self rescue, basic buddy rescue
• Advanced rigging situations
• Advanced rescue
• Specialised equipment
• Rescue techniques and planning
• How to work with inexperienced workers
• Understanding pulley systems
• Hauling for rescue
• Lowering for rescue
• Advanced first aid
• Identifying rescue equipment short falls and limitations
• Any custom requirements you may have

Duration and course size

The duration and maximum numbers of people on the course will depend on your requirements and the complexity of the course content. We prioritise keeping everyone safe and maximising the best learning environment. A good instructor to student ratio is important especially if you would like to run through complex situations.