This unit is for anyone who works as part a rescue and recovery team within confined spaces. It includes preparing to carry out emergency activities, entering and exiting confined spaces safely, using emergency rescue equipment, casualty recovery and handling devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and specifications.
The course will involve several practical exercises where casualties will be recovered form a variety of confined space entries. It will demonstrate the use of mechanical advantage systems and the construction of simple rescue systems to afford a rescue.
All exercises will be team-based to show the importance of maintaining good communication in a challenging environment. The course will look at the best use of rescue equipment and methods to employ during an emergency.
All persons taking this qualification must have successfully completed and hold current certificate for the 6160-03 Confined Space High Risk course.
Practical observation during a team exercise and a short answer question paper.
