Rope Access Operator

The Rope Access Operator Course has been developed to provide participants with the theoretical knowledge, practical understanding and skills to enable them to use rope access systems to perform a range of tasks in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and Workplace Health and Safety guidelines.

The Rope Access Operator Course incorporates the latest nationally endorsed Units of Competency covering:

• Demonstrate simple abseiling skills on artificial surfaces
• Apply single pitch abseiling skills on artificial surfaces
• Establish ropes for abseiling on artificial surfaces
• Safeguard an abseiler using single rope belay system
• Perform vertical rescues
• Respond to emergency situations
• Undertake risk analysis of activities
• Plan outdoor recreation activities
• Plan for environmental impact

The RAO course will include topics such as:

• Australian Standards
• Risk Management
• Technical equipment
• Knots and anchors
• Mechanical advantage systems
• Equipment selection, use & care
• Technical systems rigging & operation
• Rope Access rescue systems
• Preplanning and logistics

Training and Assessment

The RAO course is delivered over 6 days. Training and assessment will comprise of both theoretical and practical components.

Who is the course for?

The Rope Access Operator Course (RAO) has been designed and developed by RTG to address the needs of businesses and industries which require workers to work safely using rope systems.

Are there any course pre-requisites?

The RAO Course is an intensive 6 day training program which is both physically and mentally demanding. As a result, students will require an appropriate level of fitness and commitment to effectively participate in the program. It is also necessary that students hold a current first aid certification to validate the RAO Identification Card.

What certification is issued?

Upon successful completion of the RAO course assessment and Unit of Competency requirements, Rescue Training Group P/L (RTO) will issue students with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

What are the course fees?

Rope Access Operator (RAO) Course fees are $1750. This includes training and assessment, supply and use of technical equipment, RAO Course Manual, RAO Identification Card, Statement of Attainment and professional instruction.

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N.B. RAO Course students must be 18 years of age