Purpose
The aim of this course is to enable a trainee to evaluate retrieval possibilities for recovery of a suspended individual after a fall in a particular work context and determine retrieval strategies; prepare a rescue plan to recover an individual suspended in a safety harness after a fall; and review a rescue plan to recover an individual suspended in a safety harness after a fall.
Course Objectives
At the successful completion of the course the trainee will be able to:
- Evaluate retrieval possibilities for recovery of a suspended individual after a fall.
- Prepare a rescue plan to recover an individual suspended in a harness after a fall.
- Evaluate the availability of medical aid.
- Communicate the rescue plan.
- Conduct a rescue using a variety of equipment and skill sets.
- Review the rescue.
NZQA Unit Standard
23232 Develop a rescue plan for recovery of a suspended individual after a fall
Entry Criteria
The course requires a level of fitness to demonstrate competency for the skill being trained.
Special Notes
Trainees must have attended and passed a basic harness systems course within the last 3 years, unit standard: 23229 Use a safety harness when working at height.less