SARA (Search and Rope Access) Operative
DURATION
5 days including assessment.
RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES
Normally a maximum ratio of 1:4.
INTRODUCTION
The course is designed to provide:
A background into how Rope Access can be utilised for search purposes.
An outline of the legislation relating to general work at heights and how rope access fits into this.
The ability for officers to access areas using rope techniques including:
- Descending
- Ascending
- Climbing
Officers will be able to inspect, care and maintain all the associated equipment required for the techniques.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory
- Introduction to Rope Access
- Introduction to SARA
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Equipment Familiarisation
- Equipment Strengths, Limitations and Standards
- Equipment Fitting & Safety Checks
- Principles of Safe Rigging
- Principles of Rescue
SARA EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES
To include a full working knowledge of:
- Equipment Storage
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Issue
SARA OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
To include a full working knowledge of:
- Operational Risk Assessment
- Operational Safety Method Statement
Practical
- Safe Access on and off the ropes
- Descending Ropes
- Ascending Ropes
- Rope to Rope Transfers
- Passing Knots
- Passing Deviations
- Passing Re-Belays
- Climbing
- Rescuing a casualty in descent mode
- Rescuing a casualty in ascent mode
- Hauling & Lowering Systems
- Basic Rigging