Heightsafe’s specialist Technical Rescue Training course is designed for personnel working in rescue teams and have experience/skills for climbing and Rope Access.
Please note, personnel attending this course will have completed and hold an in-date Rescue Level 2 certificate.
When working at height, even with all the right safety systems, things can still go wrong. A fall arrest system may engage, a harness may be compromised, or someone may be suspended and unable to recover alone. Having the ability to safely carry out rescue operations is not just an add-on, it’s essential. Our Technical Rescue Training ensures that your team can respond quickly, correctly, and safely when lives are potentially on the line.
This training is designed for:
Rescue teams and first responders
Supervisors, safety officers, and supervisors responsible for work at height operations
Personnel using fall protection systems, especially those that might result in suspension trauma
Engineers, maintenance staff, and operatives working in confined spaces, towers, masts, or on roofs
Anyone required to plan or execute rescue procedures or emergency response
Participants will gain both theoretical and practical skills, including:
Understanding rescue planning: risk assessment, rescue scenarios, and method statements
Roles and responsibilities in rescue operations
Using rescue equipment: ropes, pulleys, anchors, descent and ascent systems
Techniques for rescue from fall arrest, remote or difficult locations
Managing suspension trauma and casualty care during rescue
Communication, teamwork, and coordination in rescue situations
Post-rescue procedures: debrief, inspection of equipment, reporting, and review
Faster, safer rescue response in emergency situations
Reduced risk of injury, death, or legal liability from ineffective or delayed rescue
Improved confidence and competence among staff who use work at height systems
Compliance with safety obligations under Work at Height Regulations, rescue standards, and best practice guidance
Mitigation of consequence when incidents do happen
Deep Operational Experience – Our instructors have extensive real-world rescue and emergency response experience, not just classroom theory.
High Standards & Regulation Compliance – All content reflects current UK legislation, standards, and recognised rescue best practices.
Situational Relevance – We tailor rescue training to your work environment—whether towers, rooftops, confined spaces, or industrial sites.
Full Equipment Familiarity – Delegates get hands-on practice with the actual rescue gear used in the field, so they leave knowing not just what to do, but how to do it.
Responsive Support & Service – We provide not only training but also rescue planning assistance, post-incident review guidance, and equipment advisory.
Nationwide Reach – Training delivered at your site or at our facilities, with flexible scheduling to minimise disruption to your operations.
Don’t wait for a crisis to find out your rescue procedures are inadequate. Contact Heightsafe Systems today to arrange your Technical Rescue Training. Whether you need basic rescue drills, full emergency response planning, or a bespoke course tailored to your specific site hazards — we are ready to support you.
> Duration: five days
> Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 4
Heightsafe’s specialist Technical Rescue Team Leader Training course is designed for those supervising rescue teams and covers planning of rope rescue for any given Work at Height scenario.
Please note, delegates will be assessed upon completion for decision making capabilities, failure recovery and logistics.
> Duration: five days
> Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 4
Heightsafe’s specialist Advanced Access and Rescue Training Course is designed for personnel who require access to a range of wind turbine generators (WTG), and those who require a more advanced rescue capability. Meeting the needs of the wind turbine industry, delegates will be equipped with the skills required to both access and rescue in a range of scenarios.
> Duration: two days
> Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 4
> Certification: certification is provided upon completion and is valid for 2 years along with an ID card
Heightsafe’s specialist Tower Rescue Training course is designed to provide skills for those rescuing injured personnel stranded on a mast or tower. The course covers key characters and limitations of abseil rescue equipment commonly found in the telecommunications industry, as well as how to use it.
> Duration: one day
> Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 4
Heightsafe’s specialist MET Mast Climber/Rescue Training course is designed for personnel accessing tower masts and similar structures – providing delegates with essential practical and theoretical knowledge required to safely use Fall Protection equipment when accessing and working on towers on masts.
> Duration: one day
> Trainer to student ratio: 1 to 4
> Certification: certification is provided upon completion and is valid for 3 years
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