Course

• 5-Day Training Course (example 5-day schedule below)
• 6-Day Training Course
  • includes Helicopter Control, Rigging of UH-1H or UH-60 & fast rope
  • Aircraft and aircraft crew must be provided by respective agency
• Class size: Minimum (10) students, Maximum (18) students
• 5-Day Rate: $625.00 per student
• 6-Day Rate: $775.00 per student
• Special Team rates available - please contact us
• All out town classes include the "Basic Rappel" pre-requisite course
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Learning Goal

To provide the knowledge and hands-on training that will enable the Rappelling Instructor to impart up-to-date, rigging, and job-related rappelling instruction to tactical personnel in a safe and professional manner.

What To Expect

* The Proposed course will focus on the BASICS; it will give you a solid foundation for the safe rigging and conduct of rappel training and operations.

* FAST PACE: Expect 40 plus hours of instruction and practical application. Attendance is mandatory.

* PHYSICALLY DEMANDING: The nature of the course is physically demanding (Good Physical Condition = Less Pain & Soreness).

* To avoid heat injuries, an ice chest with Gatorade or water is recommended. A hat and sunscreen is also a good idea.

* Knot test includes (10) KNOTS, and familiarization of several others not tested.

Required Equipment

• Rappel gloves
• Rescue Eight Descender
• Rappel harness
• Helmet (protective head gear)
• (2) Locking / auto-locking carabiners (steel, alloy steel, or aluminum)
• 15’ section of 11/13 mm rappel rope
• 15’ section of 1” tubular nylon

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Course Training Overview

• Course Overview/Safety Lecture
• Liability Management
• Nomenclature & Care of Equipment
• Fall Protection/Fall Factor
• Inspections of all personnel & equipment (Practical Test)
• Role of the Rappel Master
• Rappel Procedures/ Safety Brief/Commands
  (Each student will demonstrate control of rappel platform.)
• Advanced Rappelling techniques
• Belaying Techniques
• Tactical Climbing w/ issued equipment
• Assorted Knots, Bends, & Hitches (Practical Test)
• Series of Self-Belay field expedient Techniques
• Self-Rescue field expedient Techniques
• Assorted Officer Rescue Techniques
• Pick-off Techniques
• Rope-to-Rope Transfers
• Knot Passing
• Rigging Tower/ Helicopter
• Anchor & Improvised Anchor Systems (Practical Test)
• Tie-Backs
• Lowering Systems
• Hauling Systems
• Rappel Master Evaluation (Practical & Written)
• Graduation