DAS

HIGH ANGLE RESCUE INSTRUCTOR

This training course is designed to provide the necessary skills, knowledge and experience for those who plan to pursuit a career in high angle rescue training, and/or to work as an instructor in DAS High Angle Rescue training courses.

Who is this course for?

Emergency Services personnel and those who are required to deliver high angle rescue training. 

Prerequisites

Physically and medically fit

Minimum 18 years of age

Holds a AHAR certificate

Pre-Course Sessions

Candidates are required to attend pre-course practice sessions in order to aquire sufficient on-rope experience and to enhance and consolidate their skills.

All sessions are organized by DAS at either DAS Depot or external venues.  

All sessions are supervised by DAS training staff members.

During each session, candidates are required to undertake various on-rope tasks assigned by DAS training staff members.

For 8 Hours Full Day Sessions - 5 hours will be logged

For 4 Hours Half Day Sessions - 2.5 hours will be logged

On-rope experience required to attend the HIGH ANGLE RESCUE INSTRUCTOR course: minimum 400 logged hours

Course Content

● Revision on all BHAR & AHAR techniques
● DAS training procedures
● Risk assessment for high angle rescue training course
● Course preparation for high angle rescue training
● M.O.I.
● Specific techniques for deliver high angle rescue training
● Spotting minor and major discrepancies
● Dealing with emergencies

Assessment

Candidates shall do a written test and a practical assessment at the end of the course.

Certification

A certificate of course completion will be issued to successful candidates.

It is recommended that refresher or further training is carried out within 2 years.