Heights Rescue Operator – 1 Day
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Height rescue training is paramount for Sydney and NSW businesses and organisations. It provides workers who operate at heights with the necessary knowledge and skills required to safely conduct an emergency rescue of a fallen colleague. This training responds to a very real and present risk across many industries, and can be the difference between saving or losing lives.
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About Sydney Safety Height Rescue Training
A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who implements a fall-arrest system as a measure to control risk must establish emergency rescue from heights procedures.
The procedures must be tested so that they are effective. Workplaces must provide all PCBUS with suitable and adequate information, instruction and training about the emergency procedures. Our Sydney Safety vertical training courses cover all these needs, ensuring you remain workplace-compliant.
Our one-day programme is designed to complement the Safe Work at Heights course, where you were instructed regarding the need for a rescue system, and should have either participated or observed an overhead rescue take place.
On this course, we provide you with training in numerous heights rescue systems. You will physically participate in practical rescue scenarios using each of these systems. By the end of the day, you will be competent to implement a heights safety rescue procedure on your work site.
Typical rescue scenarios:
- EWP Self Rescue using an AUTO descender system
- OVERHEAD rescue using a GOTCHA & ROLLGLISS rescue kits
- POLE TOP rescue, using a Gotcha Pole Top Rescue Kit
In addition to these scenarios, we must assume that the person you have rescued has suffered an injury, in which case you must also be able to perform First Aid and CPR at the scene.
Work at Height Rescue Course Training Day
- In the morning we will complete a classroom presentation detailing your responsibilities regarding heights rescue under current legislation.
- We provide a thorough briefing on all of the rescue systems you will use on the day.
- Upon completion of the classroom session, you will spend the rest of the day on the training deck observing and participating in numerous rescue situations.
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Work at Heights Rescue Training Duration
1 Day from 7:30am – 3pm at our Villawood Training Centre
Courses commence at 0730am and you need to check in at 0720am, please.
Student Ratio for Our Heights Rescue Operator Training
One Trainer to six students
Rescue at Height Training Prerequisites
- Current nationally accredited Safe Work at Heights certificate
Participate in Rescue Operations Certificate of Attainment
Successful participants will receive a Working at Heights rescue certification and plastic card with:
PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
Issued through RTO Safety Training, RTO #40992
Cost of Height Rescue Training
This training is via group bookings only, with a maximum group number of SIX.
Group cost is $1650 GST Free at our training centre
Each attendee needs to have the prerequisites above to attend.
Please review the Heights Code of Practice regarding rescue Managing-the-risk-of-falls-at-workplaces-COP
This training can earn participants Continuing Professional Development points (CPD).
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What certification will I receive after completing the Heights Rescue Operator course?
When you complete this Sydney Safety Training course, you will receive a Working at Heights rescue certificate and a plastic card marked with
‘PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation’.
Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in the Heights Rescue Operator training?
Yes, before enrolling in this course, participants must have a current Safe Work at Heights certificate.
How long does the Heights Rescue Operator course take to complete?
This is a one-day course that includes theory and practical elements.
What equipment do I need to bring to the training?
You are required to wear steel cap boots. This is the only ‘equipment’ you need to bring with you.
Is this course suitable for my industry (construction, telecommunications, mining, etc.)?
Yes, this course is ideal for heavy-duty industries and anyone who is working at height or employing/contracting others to work at heights.
How often do I need to renew my Heights Rescue Operator certification?
Whilst there is no expiration date on your Safe Work at Heights ticket, the WHS Act requires PCBUs to prove training is up-to-date. As such, many larger companies in particular require a refresher course every two years, and will not accept workers whose ticket is more than 24 months old.
Can you conduct this training at our worksite or facility?
This particular course is only available through our Villawood Training Centre. Whilst there is no minimum participant numbers, the maximum is six per session.
Does this course cover confined space rescue training as well?
This course focuses on vertical heights rescue. Please refer to our confined rescue courses.
Is this course SafeWork NSW/WorkSafe compliant?
Yes, our Heights Rescue Operator course meets all current SafeWork NSW requirements and is delivered by registered training professionals with extensive industry experience.
Do you provide all equipment during the training?
Yes, Sydney Safety Training provides all specialised rescue equipment.