Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue
The Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in rope-based rescue from elevated and vertical environments. The programme covers rescue equipment, anchoring, knots, belay systems, ascending, descending, casualty packaging and mechanic...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in rope-based rescue from elevated and vertical environments. The programme covers rescue equipment, anchoring, knots, belay systems, ascending, descending, casualty packaging and mechanical-advantage systems.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- High-Angle Rescue Fundamentals
- NFPA 1006 Technical Awareness
- Rescue Ropes and Hardware
- Harnesses and Equipment Inspection
- Anchoring Systems
- Redundant Anchors
- Load Distribution
- Rescue Knots and Hitches
- Rope Care and Handling
- Belay Systems
- Fall Protection
- Ascending Techniques
- Descending Techniques
- Litter Rigging
- Casualty Packaging
- Edge Transitions
- Mechanical Advantage
- Pulley and Hauling Systems
- Rescue-Team Communication
- Practical High-Angle Rescue Scenarios
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Firefighters and Emergency Responders
- Industrial Rescue Teams
- Construction and Utility Personnel
- Rope-Access Technicians
- Safety Officers and Technical Rescue Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical high-angle rescue competence.
- Improve rope and anchoring skills.
- Strengthen casualty-handling techniques.
- Develop mechanical-advantage knowledge.
- Improve rescue-team communication.
- Strengthen safe vertical-rescue practices.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical rope-rescue assessment.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, knot-tying, rigging exercises and live rescue scenarios.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus 2 practical assessments.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 3 days (24–28 hours total).
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