Undertake Vertical Rescue

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Our nationally accredited Vertical Rescue Training Course is perfect for those needing to perform rope rescues to help injured people. This hands-on course is taught by experienced emergency services instructors and tailored to your worksite needs, with 75% of the time spent on ropes practicing rescue scenarios.

This course is ideal for:

  • Emergency response teams
  • Firefighters Industrial rescue personnel
  • Remote site workers

Units of Competency

  • PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
  • PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue
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Current Schedule

Date
Time
Location
Cost
Spots
People
25 Sep, 2026, 08:00 - 16:00
25 Sep ’26
08:00 - 16:00
NORTH LAKE - WA
5 of 5
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
5 of 5

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our Vertical Rescue Training Course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for rope rescues. This hands-on course covers essential techniques and safety measures to ensure you are prepared for any vertical rescue situation.

  • Hardware theory
  • Life rescue knots and hitches
  • Anchor points and anchor systems
  • Suspension trauma
  • Rappelling skills
  • Line ascension skills
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DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

Online

Best for 1 to 12 learners
Learn anywhere

Our online training is available for course to be completed anywhere.

Book your seats via the course schedule at a time that suits you.

Our Academies

Best for 1 to 3 learners
Book straight in

Our Academies are located nationally and provide customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

Book your training now or enquire today to discuss group training to our Academies

Your Location

Best for 4 or more learners
Talk to us for a solution

We offer convenient nationwide training tailored to you, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies and high risk workplaces without leaving your premises.

Enquire today and we can work to your needs.

Course Content

  • Compliance requirements for equipment, access and fall arrest systems
  • Software theory: harness, ropes etc
  • Hardware theory
  • Life rescue knots & hitches
  • Anchor points / anchor systems
  • Suspension trauma
  • Rappelling skills
  • Line ascension skills
  • Rescue team ethos & ideals
  • Lowering & raising systems
  • Stretcher escorting & patient handling
  • ‘Pick off rescues’
  • Safety officer & team leader roles & responsibilities
  • Belay systems & climbing skills (optional)
  • Decline traverses (optional)
  • Tyrolean traverses (optional)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this program, students will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

  • PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
  • PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-Requisites:

HLTAID011 Provide first aid (or equivalent)

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • USI
  • Suitable level of fitness – this is a physically demanding training course (see below)
  • Sufficient language, literacy, digital & numeracy skills to complete the course
  • Safety footwear and PPE clothing appropriate to site requirements
  • Evidence of each student holding the above competency must be provided prior to entry into this course

Where the student fails to provide the pre-requisite and entry requirements for this course, a Certificate of Attendance only will be issued

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a very high level of physical strength, stamina, and agility, with the ability to remain safe and effective while working at height during simulated rescue operations.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

  • Wear and adjust a full body harness, helmet, gloves, and boots.
  • Lift, carry, and set up rescue equipment including ropes, anchors, and stretchers.
  • Tie knots and connect rope systems while working at height.
  • Descend and ascend ropes safely while maintaining control.
  • Perform simulated casualty rescues, including securing and hauling/lowering a stretcher.
  • Bend, kneel, and stoop while packaging a casualty.
  • Work at heights for extended periods under simulated emergency conditions.
  • Clean, coil, and store ropes and equipment after use

Key overall physical demands

  • Very high physical demand – rope hauling, casualty handling, stretcher operations at height
  • Manual handling – ropes, anchors, PPE, stretchers, and casualties (mannequins up to ~70kg, supported by system)
  • Upper body strength and grip – rope handling, knot tying, hauling, and casualty connections
  • Mobility and agility – climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling at edges and confined spaces
  • Stamina and endurance – prolonged rope operations and rescue scenarios
  • Tolerance – heights, exposure, PPE, stress, and team coordination under pressure
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