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Industrial at Height Rescue Technician Training Course

2 day course
Theory 192 minutes
Practical 540 minutes
Assessment 165 minutes

Breaks for refreshments are included in this overall total

Book from £375

This Industrial at Height Rescue Technician Training Course is an additional qualification for anyone that has already completed the 3 day Working Safely at Height and Technical Rescue course.

This course covers more enhanced techniques such as stretcher transfers at height and is an extension of rescue techniques using technical and mechanised solutions.

This course is only available from MRS Training & Rescue, taught exclusively at our training centres across the UK. It includes practical training which takes place in simulated work at height situations - and is available as a City & Guilds Assured Product Certificate for an additional fee of £30.

Due to the nature of the training course and the emphasis placed on communication, there is only a provision for the assessments to be undertaken in English. Therefore, candidates for this type of training must be able to understand and speak the English language. 

This training course is highly practical, building upon the knowledge and skills gained in the 3 day Working Safely at Height and Technical Rescue course. It has approximately an 80/20 split practical to theory.

Course Aims:

  • To give learners knowledge and understanding applicable to a range of typical work at height rescue scenarios. 
  • To give learners an understanding of different equipment, their uses and methods of rigging in a rescue setting.
  • To increase the learners practical knowledge of methods for rescue from height.
  • To maintain personal and team safety during a rescue.

Candidates will:

  • Work safely to protect themselves and other rescue personnel while rescuing from height.
  • Enhance their rigging knowledge. 
  • Further their knowledge of work at height related manoeuvres.
  • Gain the ability to install, utilise, rescue from and de-rig systems from ground level.
  • Learn how to evacuate a casualty from a complex rescue scenario.
  • Be familiar with a range of work at height equipment found in the workplace.

To view the full course timetable click here

This course is taught by highly experienced instructors who have extensive knowledge and experience of working at height.

The majority of our trainers are also real-life rescuers who have been part of emergency operations in the UK and around the world.

Delegates need to pass a written test and a practical assessment to pass this course and receive certification. Those who complete the course can choose to receive an MRS Training & Rescue certificate or, for an additional fee, a City & Guilds Assured Product certificate. 

Certification lasts for 3 years. 

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This course has a maximum capacity of  6 candidates. If you wish to train a larger group of employees, contact us to learn more about our bespoke training courses and on-site training units.

1 trainer to 6 candidates (1:6):

  • Theory training
  • Practical training & assessment
  • Written test

If you book this course online, you can pay for the course by debit or credit card.

If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.

Courses start at 8.45 am and finish at about 3.30 pm

Yes – all candidates are required to bring the following for practical exercises: • Hard hat • Overalls • Safety footwear • Gloves

Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.

MRS certificates are emailed within a week of the course being completed. City & Guilds certificates are emailed as soon as we receive them (usually within 2 weeks).

Yes. Delegates must have completed the 3 day Working Safely at Height and Technical Rescue course before attending this course.

Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.

Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.

Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.

Personal approach and enthusiasm of instructors are excellent. Training material is very practical and useful.
Levente Lengyel
Great instructors really help and kind, they make sure you understand what they’re teaching and helpful when you need help or have a question.
Andrew Kabalira
The instructor Dan was brilliant. Well taught course,everything was explained clear and precise. The practical part of the course was excellent and again everything we were shown was clear and precise.
Jamie Polland
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The Benefits

  • We are a leading authority in confined space and at height technical rescue and we never rest in our goal to keep people safe.

  • We practice what we preach – our trainers are also operational rescue team members – so have real life stories to make the theory come alive.

  • We deliver best-in-class training so that anyone attending courses leaves capable of applying the knowledge to real-life situations.

  • Most of our courses are highly practical and feedback from delegates is excellent.

  • Nationwide service from our eight Training and Rescue Centres across the UK.

  • Are employed by us and trained to our own exacting standards.

  • Have real-life experience of working in high-risk environments and often share these with candidates.

  • Understand recognised learning styles and quickly adapt their delivery based on the needs of those being trained.

  • Ensure delegates are engaged by punctuating training with tests, quizzes and practical sessions.

  • Where possible, include information specific to delegates’ working practices so they leave ready to apply the learning in their day-to day roles.

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