Vertical Rescue Training Course
Comprehensive Vertical Rescue Training Course aligned with NFPA 1006, ANSI Z359, and IRATA Standards standards.
Course Title
Vertical Rescue
Course Duration
1 Day
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led)
Service Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region
Course Average Passing Rate
98%
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi
Training Services Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
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Course Overview
This intensive Vertical Rescue Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for effective vertical rescue operations in industrial, emergency response, and technical rescue environments. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on rope rescue fundamentals, vertical access techniques, and emergency response procedures in accordance with NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, ANSI Z359 Fall Protection and Fall Arrest standards, and IRATA Standards Industrial Rope Access Trade Association guidelines.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in rope rescue systems, victim packaging, vertical raising and lowering, and emergency coordination through interactive exercises and realistic rescue scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for vertical rescue operations while maintaining focus on rescuer safety and victim recovery effectiveness.
Key Learning Objectives
Master fundamental vertical rescue principles and rope access techniques
Perform effective rope rescue system setup and anchor point selection
Execute proper victim assessment and packaging procedures
Apply mechanical advantage systems and load management techniques
Develop emergency coordination and team communication capabilities
Implement effective safety systems and risk management procedures
Establish rescue planning and operational coordination protocols
Create emergency response readiness and technical rescue competency
Group Exercises
Rescue planning including (operational procedures, risk assessment, and resource requirements)
System design including (anchor selection, rigging procedures, and safety considerations)
Emergency procedures including (response protocols, coordination methods, and safety measures)
Safety management including (risk control, hazard mitigation, and operational safety)
Knowledge Assessment
Multiple-choice questions including (vertical rescue techniques, equipment standards, and safety procedures)
System analysis exercises including (anchor evaluation, load calculations, and safety assessment)
Emergency scenario evaluation including (response procedures, coordination protocols, and decision-making)
Regulatory compliance including (NFPA standards, ANSI requirements, and IRATA guidelines)
Course Outline
1. Vertical Rescue Fundamentals and Technical Standards
Vertical rescue definition including (rope access, technical rescue, and emergency response operations)
NFPA 1006 requirements including (technical rescuer qualifications, training standards, and operational procedures)
ANSI Z359 rope access including (equipment standards, safety systems, and operational requirements)
IRATA standards including (rope access techniques, safety protocols, and certification requirements)
2. Rope Rescue Equipment and Systems
NFPA 1006 equipment requirements including (rescue hardware, rope specifications, and safety devices)
Rope systems including (static ropes, dynamic ropes, and specialized rescue lines)
ANSI Z359 equipment standards including (harnesses, helmets, and personal protective equipment)
Hardware components including (carabiners, descenders, ascenders, and mechanical devices)
3. Anchor Systems and Load Management
IRATA anchor requirements including (anchor selection, load distribution, and safety factors)
Anchor types including (structural anchors, natural anchors, and artificial anchor systems)
NFPA 1006 load management including (force calculations, safety factors, and system limitations)
Load distribution including (multi-point anchors, load sharing, and system redundancy)
4. Rope Access Techniques and Movement
IRATA access techniques including (ascent methods, descent procedures, and positioning systems)
Basic techniques including (rappelling, ascending, and rope walking procedures)
ANSI Z359 safety procedures including (fall protection, backup systems, and emergency protocols)
Movement coordination including (controlled descent, precise positioning, and work positioning)
5. Victim Assessment and Packaging
NFPA 1006 victim care including (medical assessment, injury stabilization, and patient management)
Assessment procedures including (primary survey, trauma evaluation, and medical priorities)
Patient packaging including (immobilization techniques, spine management, and secure attachment)
IRATA victim handling including (lifting procedures, movement techniques, and safety protocols)
6. Raising and Lowering Systems
NFPA 1006 mechanical systems including (pulley systems, mechanical advantage, and load management)
Raising systems including (haul systems, progress capture, and load control)
ANSI Z359 lowering systems including (controlled descent, belay systems, and emergency braking)
System efficiency including (mechanical advantage calculation, friction management, and operator safety)
7. Emergency Response and Team Coordination
NFPA 1006 emergency response including (incident command, resource management, and operational coordination)
Team operations including (role assignments, communication protocols, and safety coordination)
IRATA operational procedures including (work planning, risk assessment, and emergency protocols)
Incident command including (command structure, resource allocation, and operational safety)
8. Safety Management and Risk Control
NFPA 1006 safety requirements including (risk assessment, safety systems, and operational limits)
Safety protocols including (backup systems, redundancy requirements, and fail-safe procedures)
ANSI Z359 safety management including (hazard control, equipment inspection, and operational safety)
IRATA safety culture including (risk management, safety leadership, and continuous improvement)
Practical Assessment
Rope system setup including (anchor installation, rigging procedures, and safety verification)
Rescue techniques including (victim packaging, raising/lowering operations, and movement control)
Emergency response including (incident coordination, team communication, and safety management)
Equipment operation including (hardware usage, system testing, and safety compliance)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Fundamental vertical rescue and rope access operation capability
Comprehensive rope rescue system setup and anchor point expertise
Effective victim assessment and packaging technique proficiency
Professional mechanical advantage and load management skills
Emergency coordination and team communication capability
Safety system implementation and risk management expertise
Technical rescue planning and operational coordination skills
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Targeted Audience
Emergency responders and rescue team members
NFPA 1006 technical rescue personnel
Industrial rope access technicians
Fire department rescue specialists
IRATA certification candidates
Emergency medical services personnel
Search and rescue team members
Industrial safety and emergency response coordinators
Why Choose This Course
Essential Vertical Rescue Training
NFPA 1006 Technical Standards
IRATA Rope Access Integration
Hands-on Rescue Operations
Expert Emergency Response Instruction
Note
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Course Outline
1. Vertical Rescue Fundamentals and Technical Standards
Vertical rescue definition including (rope access, technical rescue, and emergency response operations)
NFPA 1006 requirements including (technical rescuer qualifications, training standards, and operational procedures)
ANSI Z359 rope access including (equipment standards, safety systems, and operational requirements)
IRATA standards including (rope access techniques, safety protocols, and certification requirements)
2. Rope Rescue Equipment and Systems
NFPA 1006 equipment requirements including (rescue hardware, rope specifications, and safety devices)
Rope systems including (static ropes, dynamic ropes, and specialized rescue lines)
ANSI Z359 equipment standards including (harnesses, helmets, and personal protective equipment)
Hardware components including (carabiners, descenders, ascenders, and mechanical devices)
3. Anchor Systems and Load Management
IRATA anchor requirements including (anchor selection, load distribution, and safety factors)
Anchor types including (structural anchors, natural anchors, and artificial anchor systems)
NFPA 1006 load management including (force calculations, safety factors, and system limitations)
Load distribution including (multi-point anchors, load sharing, and system redundancy)
4. Rope Access Techniques and Movement
IRATA access techniques including (ascent methods, descent procedures, and positioning systems)
Basic techniques including (rappelling, ascending, and rope walking procedures)
ANSI Z359 safety procedures including (fall protection, backup systems, and emergency protocols)
Movement coordination including (controlled descent, precise positioning, and work positioning)
5. Victim Assessment and Packaging
NFPA 1006 victim care including (medical assessment, injury stabilization, and patient management)
Assessment procedures including (primary survey, trauma evaluation, and medical priorities)
Patient packaging including (immobilization techniques, spine management, and secure attachment)
IRATA victim handling including (lifting procedures, movement techniques, and safety protocols)
6. Raising and Lowering Systems
NFPA 1006 mechanical systems including (pulley systems, mechanical advantage, and load management)
Raising systems including (haul systems, progress capture, and load control)
ANSI Z359 lowering systems including (controlled descent, belay systems, and emergency braking)
System efficiency including (mechanical advantage calculation, friction management, and operator safety)
7. Emergency Response and Team Coordination
NFPA 1006 emergency response including (incident command, resource management, and operational coordination)
Team operations including (role assignments, communication protocols, and safety coordination)
IRATA operational procedures including (work planning, risk assessment, and emergency protocols)
Incident command including (command structure, resource allocation, and operational safety)
8. Safety Management and Risk Control
NFPA 1006 safety requirements including (risk assessment, safety systems, and operational limits)
Safety protocols including (backup systems, redundancy requirements, and fail-safe procedures)
ANSI Z359 safety management including (hazard control, equipment inspection, and operational safety)
IRATA safety culture including (risk management, safety leadership, and continuous improvement)
Why Choose This Course?
Essential Vertical Rescue Training
NFPA 1006 Technical Standards
IRATA Rope Access Integration
Hands-on Rescue Operations
Expert Emergency Response Instruction
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Practical Assessment
Rope system setup including (anchor installation, rigging procedures, and safety verification)
Rescue techniques including (victim packaging, raising/lowering operations, and movement control)
Emergency response including (incident coordination, team communication, and safety management)
Equipment operation including (hardware usage, system testing, and safety compliance)
Course Overview
This intensive Vertical Rescue Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for effective vertical rescue operations in industrial, emergency response, and technical rescue environments. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on rope rescue fundamentals, vertical access techniques, and emergency response procedures in accordance with NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, ANSI Z359 Fall Protection and Fall Arrest standards, and IRATA Standards Industrial Rope Access Trade Association guidelines.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in rope rescue systems, victim packaging, vertical raising and lowering, and emergency coordination through interactive exercises and realistic rescue scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for vertical rescue operations while maintaining focus on rescuer safety and victim recovery effectiveness.
Key Learning Objectives
Master fundamental vertical rescue principles and rope access techniques
Perform effective rope rescue system setup and anchor point selection
Execute proper victim assessment and packaging procedures
Apply mechanical advantage systems and load management techniques
Develop emergency coordination and team communication capabilities
Implement effective safety systems and risk management procedures
Establish rescue planning and operational coordination protocols
Create emergency response readiness and technical rescue competency
Knowledge Assessment
Multiple-choice questions including (vertical rescue techniques, equipment standards, and safety procedures)
System analysis exercises including (anchor evaluation, load calculations, and safety assessment)
Emergency scenario evaluation including (response procedures, coordination protocols, and decision-making)
Regulatory compliance including (NFPA standards, ANSI requirements, and IRATA guidelines)
Targeted Audience
Emergency responders and rescue team members
NFPA 1006 technical rescue personnel
Industrial rope access technicians
Fire department rescue specialists
IRATA certification candidates
Emergency medical services personnel
Search and rescue team members
Industrial safety and emergency response coordinators