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Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue

The PIMS Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue develops practical competence in rope-based rescue from elevated, steep and vertical environments.The programme focuses on rescue ropes, anchors, knots, belay sy...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Fire Safety & First Aid
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue develops practical competence in rope-based rescue from elevated, steep and vertical environments.

The programme focuses on rescue ropes, anchors, knots, belay systems, fall protection, ascending and descending, casualty packaging and mechanical-advantage systems used in technical rescue.

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What You'll Learn

  1. High-Angle Rescue Fundamentals
  2. NFPA 1006 Technical Awareness
  3. Rescue Ropes and Hardware
  4. Harnesses and Equipment Inspection
  5. Anchoring Systems
  6. Redundant Anchors
  7. Load Distribution
  8. Rescue Knots and Hitches
  9. Rope Care and Handling
  10. Belay Systems
  11. Fall Protection
  12. Ascending Techniques
  13. Descending Techniques
  14. Litter Rigging
  15. Casualty Packaging
  16. Edge Transitions
  17. Mechanical Advantage
  18. Pulley and Hauling Systems
  19. Rescue-Team Communication
  20. Practical High-Angle Rescue Scenarios
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Award in NFPA High Angle Rescue

This PIMS High Angle Rescue course is suitable for Firefighters and Emergency Responders, Industrial Rescue Teams, Construction and Utility Personnel, Rope-Access Technicians and Safety Officers and Technical Rescue Personnel.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop practical high-angle rescue competence
  • Improve rope and anchoring skills
  • Strengthen casualty-handling techniques
  • Develop mechanical-advantage knowledge
  • Improve rescue-team communication
  • Strengthen safe vertical-rescue practices
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Written examination and practical rope-rescue assessment.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, knot-tying, rigging exercises and live rescue scenarios.
  • Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus 2 practical assessments.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 3 days (24–28 hours total).
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