Tower Climbing & Rescue Training Course

Nationally Recognised

Tower Rescue Training Overview (Telecommunications)

This tower rescue training gives the skills and knowledge required to assess risk, use rigging equipment, and climb and perform rescues on standard telecommunications network structures.

Tower Rescue

What you will learn

use safe rigging practices according to all work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements, regulations and standards
assess the status and condition of the telecommunications structure to be climbed and plot a climbing route according to industry practice
select climbing equipment and climb a telecommunications network structure
work safely using climbing and working fall arrest systems
perform rescues from telecommunications network structures to industry standards.
discuss falls, including:

fall factors according to the Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls
fall prevention
fall types according to Australian Standards and regulations

list features and operating requirements of rigging equipment
summarise optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices
identify personal protective equipment for rigging projects
summarise, in relation to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation (EMR):

associated risks
methods of detecting
need to verify and maintain the EMR hazard management plan against an on-site situation
preparing for work at a telecommunications site with potential EMR hazards
reporting EMR hazards safety practices
sources and types of RF EMR

discuss rescue methods and practices relevant to the rigging environment
outline safe rigging principles
describe suspension trauma, including:

cause
effect
prevention
treatment

discuss, in relation to a safety harness:

hazards associated with wearing a safety harness
how to check, fit and use a safety harness
the types and application of different safety harnesses

explain licensing and regulatory issues applying to rigging practices and systems on telecommunications radio structures
outline risks present when working on telecommunications radio structures
clarify specific WHS issues that affect rigging, including:

- - relevant regulations, and applicable site and company WHS procedures
  - rigging practices and systems for telecommunications radio structures
  - safe climbing practices, including maintaining three points of contact while climbing
  - safe working and minimum approach distances for hazards on telecommunications network structures, according to standards and regulations
  - safety requirements when working at heights according to WHS legislation

Where can it take your career?

This training course is designed for individuals currently working, or wish to work in operational roles that require them to use rigging equipment, and climb and perform rescues on standard telecommunications network structures . This is ideal for workers who are looking:

For employment in the telecommunications Industries.
To formalise their qualifications to meet workplace and legislative requirements
To upgrade or refresh their skills to advance their careers.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no prerequisites, however before making a booking students must:

Be 18 years or older (unless prior arrangements have been made).
Be able to clearly communicate (speak), read and write in English to a high standard.
Have proficient computer skills with internet access. Preferably access to a Laptop/Desktop with a good WiFi connection to download the pre-course Learner Guide.

What are the Assessment Requirements?

During the course students must complete both theory and practical assessments under the following conditions in order to be deemed competent:

Theory Assessment/s- Individual theory assessment (written and/or verbal) , which the student must get 100% in allotted time and attempts.
Practical Assessment/s- Individual practical assessment based on scenarios given by the assessor in which the student must complete in order to prove their understanding of the subject and overall competency.
Have a good attitude towards their training and overall safety.

NOTE: If a student is not successful in achieving a competent result for whatever reason, a re-booking or re-assessment fee will be applied depending on their short comings of their assessment/s.

Physical/Personal Requirements:

Physically, medically and mentally fit.
Able to lift and drag an 80kg dead weight approx 20 meters, conduct 5 heaves/pull ups, 30 push ups and able to operate at heights. Not be more than 120kg. Not have any medical conditions or phobias that may endanger yourself or other students including fear of heights or physical injury.