Rope Rescue Team Leader

The Rope Rescue Team Leader course teaches the operational and organisational knowledge and skills required to plan, manage and oversee challenging rope rescue scenarios. 

The Rope Rescue Team Leader course is designed for qualified Rope Rescue Operatives (RRO), Rope Rescue Technicians (RRT), or Rope Rescue Specialists (RRS) who are expected to lead teams during rope rescue operations. Participants will develop the knowledge and leadership skills required to plan, manage, and oversee technical rope rescues in a range of challenging environments. The course covers both the operational and organisational aspects of team leadership.

Core course content includes:

  • Rope rescue team typing 
  • Working with partner agencies 
  • Media considerations 
  • Post-incident procedures, paperwork and reporting 
  • Command and control of a rescue system 
  • Team-based rope rescue scenarios.