Tower Rescue (Non-Electrical Stream) Course Description
This training course develops the skills of personnel required to perform complex tower rescue procedures from structures that may include telecommunications radio structures, and is delivered in a non-fire sector specific environment.
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Course Information
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Course Price | $695 pp for public course Corporate bookings – Request a quote, click here |
Units of Competency:
- ICTTCR203 Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation

About this course
Why Choose This Course
This training course develops the skills of personnel required to perform complex tower rescue procedures from structures that may include telecommunications radio structures, and is delivered in a non-fire sector specific environment.
It covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake risk management processes, adhere to safety practices, use rigging equipment and climb to perform rescue operations, training participants get to combat various types of onsite emergencies.
Following the training course, the emergency response team shall be capable of responding and controlling various rope rescue on-site emergencies, as such this rescue focused course is not designed for general “Tower” workers.
For further information please call 1300 885 530.
Pre-Requisites:
ICTTCR203 Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures
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Nil pre requisite required
PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
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Nil pre-requisite required
Note: where PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation is delivered as part of a fire sector qualification, additional pre-requisite apply as per the unit outline listed on training.gov.au
FSA Entry Requirements:
- Current First Aid qualification
- Safety PPE and footwear eg Long pants, steelcap boots
- A verifiable USI
- Fitness to participate declaration
- Sufficient digital, language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
Course Content:
- AS4488 & AS1891.4 – Falls from height regulations
- Hardware theory
- Life rescue knots & hitches
- Anchor points / anchor systems
- Suspension trauma
- Rappelling skills
- Rescue team ethos & ideals
- Lowering & raising systems
- Patient handling
- ‘Pick off’ rescues
- Safety officer & team leader roles & responsibilities
Group Size:
1-8
Duration:
2 days
Location:
Onsite or at our training facility
Schedule:
Public and corporate courses available in most States & Territories
Benefits of this course
- On successful completion of the training you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency listed.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:
- ICTTCR203 Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures
- PUASAR022 Participate in a rescue operation
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What you Recieve
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Access to FSA’s dedicated customer support.
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Qualified and experienced trainers.
Job Prospects
This course will benefit various careers including:
- Work Health and Safety Manager
- Workplace Manager
- Floor Manager
- Department Manager
- HR Manager
- Safety Practitioner
- Supervisor or management position in certain industries
- Security Officers
- Building Managers
- Office Managers
- Hotel or Restaurant Managers
- Safety & Emergency Managers
- Education Professionals
- Team Leaders
On The Day
- Parking is available on site
- Tea & coffee is provided
- What to wear: Closed toe shoes and clothing that may get dirty
- What to bring: Laptop or Tablet
Cancellation / Transfer Policy
Refer to the course participant handbook.
Refund Policy
Public Courses
All cancellation and transfer requests must be received in writing.
Course Cancellation Policy
When cancelling an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period
- 7 or more business days - no charge
- 6 or less business days - 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- 3 business day’s notice or less from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
Course Transfer Policy
When transferring an enrolment from one course date to another, the following charges will apply:
- Transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date – no charge
- Transferred 6 or less business days prior to course date – 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- Transferred 3 or less business days from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
- Name changes 5 business days or less prior to course date will incur a $50.00 +GST fee per name change
- Non-attendance of any course will not entitle the client to any refund, set-off, waiver or reduction of the fee and the client remains required to pay all fees in respect of courses that it does not attend, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the company.
- In the event any learner is turned away from training as a result of being adversely affected by drugs or alcohol in the trainer’s opinion, there shall be no refund
Corporate Courses
Cancellation Policy
Once a training date has been confirmed by FSA, any changes made by the client to this booking, including cancellation or postponement will result in the following fees after the 2 business day cooling off period:
- Cancelled / transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date - no charge
- Cancelled / transferred 6 business days or less prior to course date - 50 percent (50%) of course fee
- Cancelled / transferred 3 or less business days from start time - no refund / full course charge name changes 5 business days or less prior to the course date will incur a $50.00 + GST fee per name change
Distance Learning
All Cancellation Requests must be received in writing
When cancelling or withdrawing an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period upon receipt of payment
- Cancelled / withdrawn between 3-13 business days, course fee refunded minus an admin fee of $250.00
- Cancelled / withdrawn after 14 days from commencement – 100% of course fee forfeited.
Link to Fees, Refunds and Charges Policy
https://fireandsafetyaustralia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=449361