Personnel applying for this course should have considerable knowledge, experience and competence in work at height and rope rescue to Supervisor level.
Ideally course applicants will have completed both the Lyon Rope Rescue Operator course (or equivalent) and the Lyon 5 day Rope Rescue Supervisor course.

Note: Members of Mountain and Cave Rescue Teams holding full ‘Operational’ status may be eligible for direct access to the course. Confirmation of this status will be required.

Due to the nature of the training candidates should confirm that they are medically fit and healthy prior to attending the course.
The minimum age of candidates is 18 years.

The course includes both theoretical and practical training, with the practical sessions taking place in our dedicated training facility at Tebay.
Each course will cover:

• Identification of training needs
• How to plan, prepare and manage training sessions
• Management of trainees’ expectations, experience and knowledge
• Training tips and techniques
• Frequently asked questions
• Creation and use of lesson plans
• Effective presentation and teaching techniques for practical and theoretical sessions • Assessment and monitoring methods for practical and theoretical sessions
• Giving feedback and identifying further training needs
• Trainee records and certificates

The course assessment is by short written test and by observed delivery of practical and theoretical rope rescue training sessions.

A certificate of attendance and test and ID card record of training will be issued to successful candidates.
Certificate valid for three years from date of assessment.