Use Safe Rigging Practices to Climb and Perform Rescues on Telecommunications Network Structures

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
• This course involves practical training and assessment activities that require a moderate to high level of physical fitness and mobility. Participants must be willing and able to move about at height, including ascending and descending ropes on towers and other high structures. To ensure safety and demonstrate the required competency, participants must be physically capable of:
  • Climbing and working on elevated structures using their own strength
  • Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 15 kg from ground level to overhead
  • Working in tight or awkward spaces
  • Accessing and operating safely at heights greater than 3 metres
  • Maintaining sustained physical positions (e.g., kneeling, crouching, or lying prone) during simulated rescue scenarios
• It is recommended that participants have prior experience working at heights and are familiar with the use of height safety equipment such as harnesses, lanyards and fall protection systems
• Arrive in suitable attire, including comfortable long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and protective footwear with grip, climbing helmet, gloves and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
• Have the foundational skills aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) at Level 3 including:
  • Learning: Follow instructions, identify hazards, complete risk assessments, and ask for clarification when needed
  • Reading: Read and interpret regulations, workplace procedures, signage, and operational instructions related to the scenarios provided and equipment use
  • Writing: Complete forms, write short notes (such as field notes or incident reports), and clearly record key details from rescue operations
  • Oral Communication: Communicate clearly and listen carefully when receiving or giving instructions, especially in team-based, noisy, or time-sensitive situations.
  • Numeracy: Use numbers to support safe working operations, for example, calculating fall clearance distances and interpreting equipment ratings.
  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks:

Respond to the two (2) simulated rescue scenarios as selected by your Assessor, including:

- Scenario 1 – Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform a rescue on a telecommunications network structure

- Scenario 2 – Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform a rescue on a telecommunications network structure

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Risk Assessment
• Working at Heights Rescue Plan
• Incident Report

Theory assessment -   A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions correctly.