About The course
Advanced Fall Arrest & Rescue
- Accreditation: SAQA Unit Standard 229999
- Prerequisites: FAR (U/S 229995 & 229998)
Overview
The 5 day course (4 days and 1 day assessment) that will cover the theoretical & practical training for the following:
Legislative requirements and the rescue plan
Introduction to fall protection planning and risk assessmentAdvanced Fall Arrest & Rescue
Identification of advanced rescue and rope access equipment
Equipment safety, limitations and management including: inspection, maintenance and applicable standards
Basic rope access manoeuvres (abseil, climbing & safe change overs) for reaching a casualty
Identification of various advanced rescue scenarios with systems and requirements
Systems for hoisting a casualty using mechanical advantage and descending
Making use of diagonal tramways for transporting a casualty to safety
Emergency response to fall arrest and the risks of suspension trauma
Risk factors of suspension trauma
Casualty management and relevance of first aid and handover
Requirements
Fall Arrest & Basic Rescue Training (229998/5) Certification
Must be physically fit
Must be at least 18 years old
Be able to read and write English
Functioning literacy in English (or African language)
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Duration
The 5 days course will cover theoretical & practical training
Validity
This course qualification is valid for 3 years