Who is this course for?
Level Two technicians are expected to be able to perform as part of a team in a vertical environment with a stretcher-bound patient at an intermediate level. The focus is on advanced personal high-angle skills and team-based vertical rescue skills.
What is covered on the course?
Rope Knowledge:
Intermediate Rope rescue physics
Rope Rope rescue system analysis
Rope Rigging contingency planning
Rope Vehicle Anchors
Rope Load Release Hitches
Rope Alternative anchor systems
Rope Adv Mechanical Advantage Systems
Rope Pre-rigged pulley system
Rope Back ties & guy lines
Rope Litter edge transitions
Rope Skills:
Lowering System: Vertical Environment
Rope Raising System: Vertical Environment
Rope Litter Rigging: Vertical Environment
Rope On-Rope Ascending: Knot Pass
Rope On-Rope Descending: Knot Pass
Rope Raising System: Knot Pass
Rope Lowering System: Knot Pass
Rope Artificial High Directional: Basic
Rope Litter Attendant Rigging: Vertical Environment
Rope Lowering to Raising System
Rope Raising to Lowering System
Rope Pick-Off Rescue: Unsuspended Patient
Rope Litter Edge Transition
Rope Improvised Harness
Rope Retrievable system
Rope Difficult Edge: Descending
Rope Difficult Edge: Ascending
Rope Team-based Pick-Off: Suspended
How long is the course?
The course is delivered over 4 consecutive days.

