SARA (Search and Rope Access) Supervisor

 

PRE-COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

 
All trainees must hold a current SARA Operative or equivalent qualification prior to commencing this course.

TRAINING AIMS

Successful completion of this trainign will provide Officers with the following knowledge and skills -

  • The ability to select Rope Access for appropriate situations.
  • The knowledge to identify how other access methods can be used in relation to Rope Access and how to select the most appropriate technique.
  • The knowledge required to maintain a Search Team SARA capability.
  • The knowledge required to operate a SARA Team in an operational environment.
  • The skills required to supervise and perform rescues in areas/situations where Search Teams are most commonly tasked to operate.
  • Officers will be able to supervise the inspection, care and maintenance of all the associated equipment required for the techniques
EQUIPMENT COVERED DURING TRAINING

Rope access equipment including

  • Harnesses
  • Helmets
  • Descenders
  • Ascenders
  • Ropes and Rigging Equipment

Samples of other associated equipment including:

  • Fall arrest harnesses and lanyards
  • Alternative work positioning equipment
  • Items of defective equipment for inspection 
COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory/Practical

To include all aspects of SARA Operatives module, and - 

  • Health and Safety Legislation
  • The omportance of training
  • Limitations of instruction
  • Candidate aptitude assessments
  • Safety in training
  • Instructional technique
  • Assessments and certification
  • Advanced rigging techniques
  • Advanced rescue techniques
  • Advanced access techniques
SARA EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES

To be capable of setting up and maintaining a system for:

  • 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
  • Operational Despatch Procedure
 
Additional Information

Further information on our training facilities, first aid provision, insuracne etc. are available upon request.

CALL 01606 738529 for advice and TO BOOK

 

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