Learn must-know skills on rappelling, ascending fixed lines, single body belay techniques, pick-off, and rope management skills in this Rigging Lab Academy exclusive course.
About this Course
Personal skills include, among other things, rappelling, ascending fixed lines, single body belay techniques, pick-off skills, and rope management. We’ll cover most of these topics through this unique Personal Skills & Climber Rescue course. There are, however, a few like pick-offs that will be covered in more depth in other courses.
Rappelling is a common method for quick patient access from above when climbing down to the patient is impractical or unsafe. The ability to safely climb a fixed rope is a valuable skill in rope rescue. Regardless of the method chosen, the rescuer must be proficient in its use. Ascending is a skill that can cost an incompetent rescuer a great deal of time, energy, and trouble. As a single person belay, a Munter hitch is simple and efficient. Proper technique allows the rescuer to quickly feed and take the rope. A Munter Hitch is adequate as a single person belay only. The pick-off is a rescue method whereby the rescuer either rappels or is lowered from above to the victim. The rescuer secures and transfers the victim to the rescuer’s system. The victim may be a critically injured patient, slightly injured, or merely stranded.
What You’ll Learn
Here’s what we’ll cover in the Personal Skills & Climber Rescue course:
Ascending Methods
Descending and Rappelling Methods
Changeovers and Self-Rescue Methods
An overview of Ground Up Access
Bonus Units: Rope Access Personal Skills (SPRAT Level 1)
Course Curriculum
Unit 1: Welcome
1.1 Welcome
Unit 2: Descent Rappelling
2.1 Descent Rappelling
2.2 Video Tutorial: Short Descent with Friction Hitches
2.3 Video Tutorial: Passing Knot with Plaquette on Descent
2.4 Video Tutorial: Passing Knot Pre Plan: Releasable Backup
2.5 Video Tutorial: Figure 8 Working Hands Free
2.6 Video Tutorial: Petzl ID Rig Ascenders Descenders
2.7 Quiz: Descent Rappelling
Unit 3: Ascending
3.1 Ascending a Line with an Independant Line
3.2 The Tender System
3.3 Working at Height Ascension – Texas & Frog System
3.4 Working at Height Ascension – RAD System (Rapid Ascent and Descent)
3.5 Video Tutorial: Ascending w/ Friction Hitches
3.5 Video Tutorial: Hardware Needed for Ascending the Rope
3.6 Video Tutorial: Petzl ID Rig Ascenders Descenders
3.7 Video Tutorial: How to Basic Ascent with the Petzl Ascension in a RAD System
3.8 Quiz: Ascending
Unit 4: Self Rescue & Changeovers, Part 1
4.1 Self Rescue & Changeovers, Part 1
4.2 Video Tutorial: Changeover: Friction Hitches & Carabiner Brake
4.3 Video Tutorial: Passing Knot with Plaquette
4.4 Video Tutorial: Passing Knot Pre Plan: Releasable Backup
4.5 Video Tutorial: Passing Knot With a Purcell
4.6 Video Tutorial: Changeover: Mechanical Assist Belay Device (GriGri)
4.7 Video Tutorial: Changeover: Tube Belay Device/Plaquette Mode
4.8 Quiz: Self Rescue & Changeovers, Part 1
Unit 5: Self Rescue & Changeovers, Part 2
5.1 Self Rescue & Changeovers, Part 2
5.2 Video Tutorial: Twin Highline and Track Line Using a Self Belay, Part 1
5.3 Video Tutorial: Twin Highline and Track Line Using a manned Belay, Part 2
5.4 Video Tutorial: Testing Out Descending Devices
5.5 Video Tutorial: RAD (Rapid Ascend Descend) Technique
5.6 Video Tutorial: Fast Fours Fallen Worker Recovery
5.7 Quiz: Self Rescue & Changeovers, Part 2
Unit 6 Bonus: Safe Leader Climbing
6.1 Safe Leader Climbing
6.2 Video Tutorial: Safe Leader Retreat on a Two Ropes
6.3 Video Tutorial: Safe Leader Retreat on Single Ropes
6.4 Video Tutorial: Safe Leader Retreat: Mid-Pitch Anchor Transition
6.5 Video Tutorial: Safe Leader Retreat: Bail Back-Up Hitch
6.6 Video Tutorial: Safe Leader Retreat: Double Rope Rap
6.7 Video Tutorial: Safe Leader Retreat: Terminal End Changeover with Trolley Lower (Overhang)
Unit 7 Bonus: Rope Access (SPRAT Level 1), Part 1
7.1 Rope Access (SPRAT Level 1), Part 1
7.2 Video Tutorial: Ascent Using A Descender
7.3 Video Tutorial: Ascent & Change Over to Descent
7.4 Video Tutorial: Passing Knots
7.5 Video Tutorial: Aid Climbing
7.6 Video Tutorial: Fall Arrest Lanyard
7.7 Video Tutorial: Rope to Rope Transfer
Unit 8 Bonus: Rope Access (SPRAT Level 1), Part 2
8.1 Rope Access (SPRAT Level 1), Part 2
8.2 Video Tutorial: Passing Edge Protection
8.3 Video Tutorial: Passing Short Deviation
8.4 Video Tutorial: Passing a Long Deviation (Re Belay)
8.5 Video Tutorial: Rescuer Using Rescuer’s Equipment
8.6 Video Tutorial: Rescue Using Victim’s Equipment
Unit 9: Improvisation: A Minimalist Approach
9:1 Overview of the Improv Lessons
9.2 Friction Hitches
9.3 Adding Friction
9.4 Progress Capture
9.5 Transferring Tension
9.6 Patient Connections
9.7 Improvised Patient Packaging
Unit 10: Wrap Up
10.1 Wrap Up
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