NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue I
The NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue I course offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in rope-rescue systems, equipment, anchors, mechanical advantage and casualty movement. The programme focuses on safe rope handling, rescue-system construction, hazard assessment, communicati...
About this qualification
The NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue I course offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in rope-rescue systems, equipment, anchors, mechanical advantage and casualty movement.
The programme focuses on safe rope handling, rescue-system construction, hazard assessment, communication and operational planning.
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:
- Principles of Rope Rescue Operations
- Rope-Rescue Roles and Responsibilities
- Rescue Equipment
- Rope-Rescue Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Care and Maintenance
- Rescue Knots
- Rope Management
- Anchor Systems
- Anchor Assessment
- Edge Protection
- Mechanical Advantage Systems
- Raising Systems
- Lowering Systems
- Rescue Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Victim Stabilisation
- Victim Packaging
- Casualty Movement
- Emergency Communication
- Rescue-Team Coordination
- Rescue Pre-Planning
- Scene Management
- Operational Safety
- NFPA 1006 Rope-Rescue Principles
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Industrial Rescue-Team Members
- Emergency Responders
- Work-at-Height Personnel
- Rope-Access Personnel
- Safety Officers
- Rescue Coordinators
- Individuals seeking foundational rope-rescue competence
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop foundational rope-rescue competence.
- Inspect and manage rescue equipment.
- Apply essential rescue knots.
- Understand anchor and edge-protection systems.
- Develop mechanical-advantage system knowledge.
- Improve victim packaging and movement.
- Strengthen rescue-team communication.
- Improve rescue planning and scene safety.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Format: Written examination, practical rope-rescue assessment and rescue-scenario evaluation.
- Total Questions: 50.
- Passing Score: 60%.
- Duration: 120 minutes.
- Certification: NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue I certificate upon successful completion.
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