To Book

For Further Information and to book this course call us or email.

1300 990 810

Course Start Dates
  • Melbourne - Thu, May 17, 2012
  • Brisbane - Tue, May 22, 2012
  • Melbourne - Thu, June 14, 2012
  • Brisbane - Tue, June 19, 2012
  • Gladstone - Mon, June 25, 2012
  • Sydney - Thu, July 05, 2012
  • Sydney - Thu, August 02, 2012
  • Sydney - Tue, September 04, 2012

Tower Climbing and Rescue Training

RIIOHS204A, PUASAR001B, PUATEA002B, PUAEME001B, PUAFIR201B, PUATEA001B

Qualification

Successful trainees receive a Statement of Attainment for Working at Height (Tower Climbing and Rescue) which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Accredited by F&SA (RTO 22250).

Course Duration

2 days. Allow two 8 hour days.

Price

  • $895.00 pp for public course
  • For group courses, contact us for an obligation free quote

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Course Overview

Tower Climbing and Rescue Training is designed to enable trainees to work effectively on towers. Training is focused on:

  • methods of accessing the work position
  • using double hook lanyards
  • using fixed ropes or fixed ladders (on communications towers)
  • mobility at height
  • work positioning methods
  • hauling systems
  • abseiling techniques
  • rescue techniques (single-person and team techniques)

Training is designed to be realistic and customised to suit your particular work situation (e.g. communications towers, energy transmission towers, or chair-lifts). This course is suitable for anyone who has the requirement to access towers or poles of any kind within their work. Successful trainees receive a nationally accredited certificate and ID card.

Course Outline
  • AS 1891.4 (overview) (contextualised to tower environments)
  • OHS legislative requirements (overview)
  • Ladder fall-arrest systems
  • Work positioning systems
  • PPE selection, use, basic maintenance
  • Fall arrest systems (avoidance)
  • Using double hook lanyards
  • Rope management and house-keeping
  • Installing solid and reliable anchorage
  • Assessment activity in tower context
Inclusions
  • Training conducted by experienced Height Safety Specialist
  • Knowledge on relevant legislation and Australian Standards for Working at Height
  • Recommendations and advice for specialised PPE and equipment for your particular workplace
  • Pre-course learning materials
  • Advice on risk control methods for the type of work at height to be undertaken
  • Plenty of practical hands on training to ensure workers can be safe at height
  • Building of the following core skills
    • Abseiling skills
    • Ability to work hands-free at height (using pole strap)
    • Climbing with a double-hook lanyard
    • Patient rescue (one on one and team-based)
    • Lower-off rescue scenarios
    • Assessment activity in tower context
Each Trainee Must Provide (On-site training)
  • We can supply all equipment necessary for you to undertake training including harnesses, ascenders, descenders etc.
  • We actively encourage you to bring along your own equipment.
  • Please contact us to discuss your equipment requirements.

For our public courses at our purpose built training facility trainees must provide:

  • transport
  • lunch
  • approriate clothing, closed in footwear

 

Upcoming Courses

Work at Height Training Course

Brisbane - Thu, May 24, 2012 (Weekly)

Brisbane - Fri, May 25, 2012 (Weekly)

Gladstone - Thu, May 31, 2012 (Weekly)

Melbourne - Fri, June 01, 2012 (Every Second Week)

Brisbane - Fri, June 01, 2012 (Weekly)

Industrial Rope Access Course

Gladstone - Mon, May 28, 2012

Melbourne - Mon, June 04, 2012 (Every Second Month)

Sydney - Mon, June 11, 2012

Brisbane - Mon, June 18, 2012 (Monthly)

Tower Climbing and Rescue Course

Brisbane - Tue, May 22, 2012 (Monthly)

Melbourne - Thu, June 14, 2012 (Monthly)

Brisbane - Tue, June 19, 2012 (Monthly)

Gladstone - Mon, June 25, 2012 (Every Second Month)

Sydney - Thu, July 05, 2012 (Monthly)

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Brisbane - Fri, June 15, 2012 (Monthly)

Melbourne - Fri, June 15, 2012 (Monthly)

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