Rescue 3 Rope Rescue Operator
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Rescue 3 Rope Rescue Operator

  • First Aid and Rescue
  • Intermediate
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Overview

Rope Rescue Operator (RRO) - This five day course introduces the rope knowledge and skills required by personnel to operate safely and effectively as a member of a Rope Rescue Operator team, undertaking rescues using the skills covered in the course. The techniques, equipment, and straightforward venues with limited environmental complexity, should be gold standard examples, providing a clear mental model of the best practice for operating as a rope rescue team.

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The Objectives

This course will give you all the skills and techniques to be able to be a safe rope rescue operator.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Foundation knowledge: safe working at heights Personal Skills: knots/anchors, building systems, mechanical advantage, ascending and descending Rescue operations: scene management, lowering and hauling Rescue operations: artificial high anchors, artificial anchors, patient packaging, highlines Rescue operations: Scenarios for rescues

Experience Required

Prior experience of working with ropes is recommended.
What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
What do I need to bring?
Warm outdoor wear which is comfortable to climb in - at all times of year e.g. Walking trousers, wicking base layers, fleeces which are comfortable to climb in Warm hat Gloves Sun hat Trainers or approach shoes Day rucksack (approx. 40-50 Litres) Small personal first aid kit Water bottle and or flask Waterproof jacket and trousers Lunch box/bag High factor sunscreen Midge repellent Notebook and pen If you already have: Harness Helmet Belay device The following items are available for you to borrow from our equipment stores so you don't need to rush out to buy them. Ropes are always provided by Plas y Brenin. Harness Helmet Belay device Day rucksack Waterproof jacket and trousers

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
17th November, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£463.00
Residential:
£813.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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