TRAINING PROGRAMS

 

Technical Rope Access Level II (VM)

 

Duration: 3 days

NOTE:

If a group/Company booking is made, the course is tailored to the specific requirements of the client. 

The training will cover the following, but be structured to conform with the clients situation.

 

 

· Overview of system and history

· Knots and correct Applications

· Load Sharing Anchors / Redirections & re-belays

· Self Equalising Anchors

· Anchor Points / Installation / Certification / Testing

· Rigging / Slings / Karabiners / SWL / Selection / Angle of sag 120^○ & Why?

· Equipment Inspection, care & maintenance / Selection & Suitability

· Harness Selection, compliance & suitability

· Rope Care / Specification / Selection / Destruction test results

· Cantilevered needles / Edge machines (OzPod, optional if time permits)

· Fall Factors / Fall Arrest / Fall Restraint

· Temporary Static Lines / Shock Absorbers

· Descending & suitable Descenders

· Ascending: Ascenders / Prussic Loops

· Climbing fixed ladders/towers / Double lanyard types & correct use

· Slopes/embankments

· Rope Transfers and Knot passing –Maintaining two points of attachment

· Self Rescue, Emergency Recovery techniques

· Buddy Rescue: Raising/Lowering/Rescue & recovery systems

· Suspension trauma & How to reduce risks

· Risk Assessments / Weakest Link / JSA / Hazard evaluation

· Accident Reports & Operator Safety / Unsafe products

· Public Safety / Legal Situations / WorkCover requirements

· Log Books & Record keeping

· Theoretical Examination & Practical Examination (Pass mark 100%)