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INTRODUCTION
This course is designed for anyone using vertical rope access systems in order to perform industrial type work, including window cleaning, painting, maintenance and structural inspections on artificial surfaces. This course provides candidates with the theoretical knowledge, practical understanding and skills to enable them to use rope access systems to perform a range of tasks in accordance with Australian Standards and Workplace Health and Safety Guidelines.
PREREQUISITES
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate
- Students will require an appropriate level of fitness
REGISTRATION AND PRE-COURSE INSTRUCTIONS
- All delegates to be registered on the course registration
- All delegates to be advised of the following
- Fire Procedure
- Toilets and welfare
DURATION
The Rope Access Operator level 2 course is delivered over 6 days. Training and Assessment will comprise of both theoretical and practical components.
RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES
COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory
- Legislation
- Australian Standards
- Risk Management
- Technical Equipment
- Knots and Anchors
- Mechanical advantage systems
- Equipment selection, use and care
- Technical systems rigging and operation
- Rope Access rescue systems
- Pre-planning and logistics
COURSE SYLLABUS
Practical
- Rope access techniques
- Rope access rescue and self rescue techniques
- Knots and anchors
- Mechanical advantage
- Technical systems rigging and configuration
- Equipment selection, use and care
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Details of assessments
- Written theory assessment with multiple choice and short
answer questions. Requires 85% pass mark for competency.
- Day 6 of the course is the practical assessment day which requires
the candidates to run thru a series of Rope Access techniques. Candidates
are required to complete these techniques in a reasonable time frame and in
a safe manner.
- Throughout the course delegates will be continuously assessed
using both theoretical and practical assessments.
- During the course of the training delegates will be continually
verbally assessed by the trainer to ensure they have the required
understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.
TRAINING OUTCOME
- Statement of Attainment for all delegates RIIOHS204A – Work Safely at
Heights
- Statement of Attainment for all delegates – Rope Access Operator Level 2
- Rope Access Photo ID pocket card stating the candidates have been trained
to AS 4488 Part 1 Industrial Rope Access Systems- Specifications
- AS 4488 Part 2 Industrial Rope Access Systems- Selection, use and
maintenance.
- Re assessment due in 12 months.
COURSE SUMMARY
- Debrief the delegates on their assessments
- Summarise the topics covered during the course
- Clarify any areas of concern
- Issue Course Evaluation forms
- Thank the delegates for attending
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY SpanSet Australia Ltd
- Rope Access Operator Manual
- Whiteboard and Markers
- All rope access equipment
RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED BY SPANSET
- Course registration sheet, including results of the assessment.
- Duplicate issue of ID cards and certificates.
- Course feedback forms where completed.
COURSE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
SRXEMR001A: Respond to emergency situations
- Evaluate the emergency
- Develop a plan of Action
- Control the emergency
- Debrief the emergency
SROODR002A: Plan outdoor recreation activities
- Make logistical arrangements
- Select and use suitable outdoor equipment
- Identify, plan and monitor food requirements
- Identify and plan for water needs and usage
- Identify and plan clothing requirements
- participate in an outdoor activity
- Deal with non routine situations
SROOPS002B: Plan for environmental impact
- Identify the interrelationships occurring within a natural environment
- Indentify sources of environmental impact
- Identify the sources of social impact
- Plan for minimal impact
- Implement methods to minimise impact
- Monitor and review minimal impact practices
SRXRIK001A: Undertaking risk analysis of activities
- Establish the context of the risk analysis
- Identify risks associated with an activity
- Conduct risk analysis of an activity
- Undertake risk assessment of an activity
- Treat risks associated with an activity
- Monitor and review the risk management for an activity
SROABA003A: Establish ropes for abseiling on artificial surfaces
- Choose solid and secure anchors
- Select and set up a belay system
- Rig rope pitches for safety and ease of use
SR0ABA001A: Demonstrate simple abseiling skills on artificial surfaces
- Select, fit and use abseiling equipment
- Demonstrate correct abseiling technique
- Avoid hazards when abseiling
- Apply safety procedures
SR0ABA002A: Apply single pitch abseiling skills on artificial surfaces
- Select, fit and use abseiling equipment
- Demonstrate correct abseiling technique
- Avoid hazards when abseiling
- Apply safety procedures
- Establish belaying position
- Demonstrate suitable belaying technique
SROVTR001A: Perform vertical rescues
- Ascend and descend using single rope techniques
- Negotiate simple obstacles to self rescue
- Establish and use mechanical advantage systems
- Perform vertical rescues
SR0ABN002A: Safeguard an abseiler using single rope belay system
- Establish belaying position
- Demonstrate suitable belaying technique
SRXOHS001B: Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
- Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
- Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety
SROOPS001B: Implement minimal environmental impact practices
- Determine the environmental impact of outdoor recreational activities
- Adapt minimal impact practices
SROODR001A: Apply basic outdoor recreational logistics
- Make logistical arrangements
- Select and use suitable outdoor equipment
- Identify, plan and monitor food requirements
- Identify and plan for water needs and usage
- Identify and plan clothing requirements
- Participate in an outdoor
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