Training

Work at Height & Technical Rescue Training

Whether you use our equipment or not, our specialist instructors can deliver professional Height Safety and Technical Rescue training across the UK, Europe, and worldwide.

Our team brings real operational experience from demanding environments, so we understand the realities and risks of working at height. Every course we run is practical, relevant, and focused on safe, effective performance in the field.

We deliver training for a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
  • Utilities
  • Petrochemical
  • Fire & Rescue
  • Military
  • Police
  • Mountain Rescue
  • and more
Training
Height Safety CoursesRope Access CoursesInspection CoursesRope Rescue CoursesMiscellaneous CoursesSpecialist & Bespoke Courses
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Combined Courses

We can combine selected courses to help your team meet multiple training requirements in a single programme.

Contact us to discuss the best combination for your needs.

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Combined Courses

We can combine selected courses to help your team meet multiple training requirements in a single programme.

Contact us to discuss the best combination for your needs.

Contact Us

Combined Courses

We can combine selected courses to help your team meet multiple training requirements in a single programme.

Contact us to discuss the best combination for your needs.

Contact Us

Combined Courses

We can combine selected courses to help your team meet multiple training requirements in a single programme.

Contact us to discuss the best combination for your needs.

Contact Us

Combined Courses

We can combine selected courses to help your team meet multiple training requirements in a single programme.

Contact us to discuss the best combination for your needs.

Contact Us

Combined Courses

We can combine selected courses to help your team meet multiple training requirements in a single programme.

Contact us to discuss the best combination for your needs.

Contact Us

Training Built Around Your Needs

No two workplaces or rescue scenarios are the same. That’s why we tailor our training to your equipment, environment, and operational requirements.

If you don’t see a course that exactly fits your needs, we can design a bespoke training programme specifically for your team.

Flexible Locations & Realistic Scenarios

You can attend courses at our facility in the North West of England, or we can deliver training at a venue of your choosing.

Ensuring your team trains in realistic conditions, using the equipment and environments they work with every day.

Standards You Can Trust

All our Work at Height and Rescue training is delivered in line with:

BS 8454 – Code of Practice

for the delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue, giving you confidence in both quality and compliance.

Book a Course or Talk to Us

To discuss your training requirements or arrange a course:
training@sar-products.com or call 0161 621 0309

Overview

Our Harness Awareness course is intended for those whose duties include the use of basic Fall Protection Equipment.The aim is to provide the candidate with an overview of the skills required to understand when to use FPE and how to safely use basic FPE. If you require a more in depth course, look at our Basic Work at Height course.

Previous experience

No previous experience required.

Content

  • Legislation
  • Hierarchy of control measures
  • Working categories
  • What is PPE/ FPE
  • Inspections & Pre- use checks
  • Practical assessment
  • Written test

Duration

Half day



Overview
Our Work at Height (WAH) course is intended for those whose duties include the use of basic Fall Protection Equipment. It is a more in depth version of our Harness Awareness course.

The aim is to provide the candidate with the skills required to understand when to use FPE and how to safely use basic FPE in various working environments.

Previous experience

No previous experience required.

Content

  • Legislation
  • Hierarchy of control measures
  • Working categories
  • What is PPE/ FPE
  • Inspections & Pre- use checks
  • Work examples 
  • Practical assessment
  • Written test

Duration
One day



Overview
Our Rescue From Height course is intended for those who may be responsible for the rescue of others from height in a working scenario, for example from deployed fall arrest lanyards.

The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the skills required to carry out a basic rescue in different scenarios using a pre-rigged rescue kit.

Previous experience
Candidates should have a valid Working at Height qualification. 
This course can be run in conjunction with our Basic Work at Height course.

Content

  • Legislation
  • Planning a rescue
  • Rescue kit familiarisation
  • Pre- use checks
  • Scenario based examples
  • Practical assessment
  • Written test

Duration
One day

Overview
Our Fall Protection Equipment (FPE) Inspector course is intended for those whose duties include the detailed inspection of FPE. 
The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the skills required to undertake such inspections, record the results and undertake any actions required. 

Previous experience
Candidates should have some previous experience in Fall Protection Equipment and its use.

Content

  • Legislation & records
  • What is PPE/ FPE?
  • Standards
  • Inspection procedures- theory & practical
  • Fault reporting
  • Practical assessment
  • Written test

Duration
One day

Overview
Our Basic Stretcher Handling course is intended for those whose duties may include the use of any SAR stretcher to evacuate a casualty from a relatively simple position. The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the skills required to set up the stretcher, prepare the casualty, load the casualty and move the stretcher safely & efficiently. Please note: that this course does not cover the assessment and/or treatment of injuries.

The use of the Alpine wheel can be added to this course if required.

Previous experience
Candidates do not need any previous experience.

Content

  • Legislation
  • Stretcher familiarisation
  • Care of equipment
  • Scenario based examples

Duration
Half Day

Overview
Our Rope Rescue Operator course is intended for those whose duties include being part of a rope rescue team. 

The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the basic skills required to operate safely & effectively as part of that team, usually under the direction of a Rope Rescue Supervisor.

Previous experience
Candidates should have some previous experience in working at height and rope work, and should be comfortable in those environments.

Content

  • Legislation
  • Hazard appreciation
  • Pre- use equipment checks
  • Work at height/ access techniques
  • Rope rescue techniques and systems
  • Practical assessment
  • Written test

Duration
Five days, including 1 day assessment

Overview
Our Rope Rescue Supervisor course is intended for those whose duties include supervising a rope rescue team. 

The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the skills required to assess rescue scenarios and the associated risks, and to subsequently implement & supervise the appropriate rescue techniques or systems. 

Previous experience

Candidates should have previous experience as a Rope Rescue Operator, and should be comfortable at height.

Content

  • Legislation
  • Hazard/risk assessment
  • Equipment selection
  • Work at height/access supervision
  • Rope rescue techniques and systems
  • Practical assessment
  • Written test

Duration
Five days, including 1 day assessment

Overview
Our Rope Rescue Supervisor course is intended for those whose duties include supervising a rope rescue team. 

The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the skills required to assess rescue scenarios and the associated risks, and to subsequently implement & supervise the appropriate rescue techniques or systems. 

Previous experience

Candidates should have previous experience as a Rope Rescue Operator, and should be comfortable at height.

Content

  • Legislation
  • Hazard/risk assessment
  • Equipment selection
  • Work at height/access supervision
  • Rope rescue techniques and systems
  • Practical assessment
  • Written test

Duration
Five days, including 1 day assessment

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