Kohlbrat and Bunz Stretcher

Adventure Activities Access

£720.00

Please contact us if you need to book a group larger than 8 - training@lyon.co.uk

Who is this course for?

Anyone working on man-made structures such as indoor climbing walls and high ropes challenge courses.

This course is designed for anyone employed to work in outdoor activities, climbing wall operations and route setting or ropes course construction and inspection. The course will provide an understanding of working at height legislation and the use of appropriate work techniques for ascending and descending ropes, including rescue of a co-worker. Training will be delivered in accordance with BS 7985:2009 Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes and BS ISO 22846-2:2012 Personal equipment for protection against falls - Rope access systems. It will also take into account the recommendations of the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) with regard to access and rescue techniques.

Course Details

Duration: 3 Days
Venue: Lyon Equipment Training Centre, Tebay, CA10 3SS

Prerequisites

Medically fit and healthy (if unsure, please contact us)
An understanding and experience of rope based systems, including rigging and belaying. The minimum age of candidates is 18 years.

Course Content

The course includes both theory and practical training sessions, with an emphasis on the practical application of safe work at height and rescue techniques. The following areas are covered:

Theoretical Knowledge

  • Relevant legislation, guidelines and standards
  • Risk assessments and safety method statements
  • Exclusion zones
  • Work site organisation
  • Categories of PPE
  • Selection of equipment
  • Equipment checks/inspection
  • Hazardous substances
  • Anchor types and systems
  • Angle loads
  • Fall factors
  • Hauling system theory
  • Awareness of suspension intolerance and casualty management

Equipment and Rigging

  • Checking of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Assembly and fitting of PPE
  • Rope systems
  • Rigging for rescue
  • Knots - selection, tying and dressing
  • Rigging basic anchor systems
  • Rope and sling protection

Manoeuvres

  • Ascent
  • Descent
  • Passing mid rope protection
  • Passing deviations
  • Passing rebelays
  • Passing knots
  • Passing edge obstructions
  • Use of work seat Rescue and hauling:
  • Rescue from descent
  • Basic hauling
Assessment

The course assessment is by short written test and continuous practical assessment by Lyon staff.

Certification

The course assessment is by short written test and continuous practical assessment by Lyon staff.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Before confirming your booking, please ensure you have read the Booking Terms & Conditions and you comply with the course prerequisites.