Rope Rescue

Course Information

  • Name: Rope Rescue Level 1
  • Typical Length: 3-5 days
  • Name: Rope Rescue Level 2
  • Typical Length: 4-6 days
  • Name: Rope Rescue Level 3
  • Typical Length: 4-7 days
  • Name: Rope Rescue Essentials
  • Typical Length: 4-7 days

Mtn Designation must meet criteria listed in the Syllabus.

Level Descriptions

Level 1 technicians are expected to be able to perform as part of a team on sloped terrain, with a non-ambulatory, litter-bound patient at a beginner level. The focus is on basic personal high-angle skills with team-based slope rescue skills. 

Level 2 technicians are expected to be able to perform as part of a team in a vertical environment with a non-ambulatory, litter-bound patient at an intermediate level. The focus is on advanced personal high-angle skills and team-based vertical rescue skills. 

Level 3 technicians are responsible for a litter-bound patient moving in horizontal or diagonal directions in free hanging space at an advanced level. The focus is on greater situational awareness, supervision of complex rope rescue techniques,  and the dynamic nature of technical rope rescue. 

Requirements 

  • Comfortable at heights
  • Physical fitness and health to perform vigorous activities which may be required during the assessment such as: 
    • Carry equipment and move through various environments based on the focus of the rope rescue industry. (wilderness/mountain/industrial/caving/tactical etc)
    • Ascend and descend a rope with equipment. 
    • Carry the weight of a standard load, as part of a team, in a litter as required.
  • Disclosure of any medical issues to your instructor(s) and/or assessor(s).
  • Instructors and assessors may have their own requirements, often based on insurance requirements and liability, to be eligible for courses and assessments, such as minimum age requirements and medical conditions.
    • Level 1: No prior knowledge or experience in rope rescue is required
    • Level 2: ITRA level 1 qualification or equivalent.
    • Level 3: ITRA level 1 & 2 qualifications or equivalent.

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