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Who is this course for?

Police officers required to work at height in the course of their duties using a range of equipment and techniques including rope access, work positioning and fall arrest.

Prerequisites

Due to the physical nature of the course, candidates must have a reasonable level of fitness and will be required to complete a self-declaration of fitness to train, (if unsure, please contact us), the minimum age for candidates is 18 years.

This course is for police officers required and pre-selected to work at height.

Prior experience of working at height is an advantage but not essential.

Course content

A theoretical and practical course covering:

• Height Related Legislation
• PPE 92 (European Directive 89/686/EEC)
• LOLER98
• PUWER 987
• Work at Height Regulations 2005
• Equipment inspections and records
• Pre use checks
• SSOW documentation
• Safety Officer role
• Pre-Use Checks
• Common Knots
• Basic Rigging and anchor systems
• Work Restraint
• Fall Arrest
• Suspension syncope
• Rope Access Hardware
• Basic Work positioning skills
• Hauling
• Safe incorporation of other work Equipment
• Planning for rescues and importance of rescue provision
• Rescue of a casualty in ascent and descent
• Use of  pre-packed Rescue systems
• Raising systems

Delivery method and assesment

Practical scenario based assessment and short written test.

Certification

This course is certificated by RIG Systems and successful candidates will be issued with a certificate and ID card valid for 3 years.

Duration

5 days