DIRECTOR OF RESCUE AND RECOVERY

From Confined Spaces, Water or Other Industry.

Direct Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces

This unit is for anyone who directs the activities of a team for rescue or recovery in confined spaces. This may include rescue team leader, coordinator, entry controller/top person or supervisor in relation to rescue and recovery of casualties, planning and preparing for emergency operations, mobilising rescue teams, directing and monitoring rescue activities, reporting and securing sites after incidents or emergencies.

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Course outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will have demonstrated their competence, knowledge and skills enabling them to meet the City & Guilds requirements to:
     Plan and prepare emergency operations for rescue team
     Mobilise a rescue team and direct entry and exit to the confined space
     Monitor a rescue team to ensure procedures are followed
     Understand the principles of working as rescue team leader
     Understand rescue team leader duties and responsibilities

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Entry Requirements

High Risk Confined Space Entry award (City & Guilds 6160-03 or equivalent 3 day training)

Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team (City & Guilds 6160-08 or equivalent 3 day training)

At least one of the above must have been renewed or gained within the last 3 years

Aptitude for difficult work in confined spaces

Fit for operational duties

Physical fitness for strenuous training

Clean shaven each morning of training

Course Duration

1 day with 8 hours contact time

Assessment

Course content is assessed by a combination of direct observations of set tasks, question and answer, a short answer externally set exam and scenario based assessment. Individual feedback is provided.

Certification

This course can be certified by City & Guilds or by Outreach Rescue upon meeting the assessment criteria. For City & Guilds certification, there is an additional fee of £45, and printed certificates are provided. There is no additional fee for digital Outreach Certification, and results are recorded on the Outreach Rescue Database.

Certification is valid for 3 years.