SA024 Pole Top Rescue

he SA024 Pole Top Rescue course is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills required to perform rescue operations for persons suspended on telecommunication poles. This training is particularly relevant for professionals in the telecommunications and utility sectors who may need to conduct rescues at height.

This accreditation provides learners with the necessary information to rescue individuals who become suspended on a telecommunication pole while working at height. The course covers rescue operations performed by climbing the pole and using a Mobile Elevating Platform (MEWP), ensuring that participants can carry out such tasks safely and effectively. 

The course encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including:

• Identifying hazards and assessing risks associated with pole top rescues.
• Interpreting risk assessments and implementing appropriate working methods.
• Selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for rescue operations.
• Understanding health and safety legislation relevant to aerial rescues.
• Preparing and utilising appropriate rescue tools and equipment safely.
• Executing rescue operations by climbing poles and using MEWPs.
• Administering basic first aid to casualties until emergency services arrive.

Learners will engage in practical exercises to demonstrate their competency in performing rescues, ensuring they can apply their learning in real-world scenarios. 

To enrol in the SA024 Pole Top Rescue course, candidates must:

• Be over the age of 18.
• Hold the SA001 Overhead Safety qualification.
• Possess an accredited qualification to operate MEWPs.

These prerequisites ensure that all participants have a foundational understanding of overhead safety and the operation of relevant equipment, which is critical for the effective and safe execution of pole top rescues. 

Assessment for the SA024 course includes:

• Practical Assessment: Participants must demonstrate their ability to perform rescue operations, showcasing their proficiency in using equipment and executing rescue techniques.
• Theory Assessment: A written test, typically composed of multiple-choice questions, evaluates the participant's understanding of the theoretical aspects of pole top rescue.

A minimum pass mark is required to successfully complete the course and obtain certification. 

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Smart Awards certificate in Pole Top Rescue, valid for three years. To maintain certification, individuals must retake the course or attend a refresher course before the certificate's expiration.