Training: ITRA Rope Rescue (English)

Contents

The ITRA Rope Rescue training is structured in three levels and covers the essential skills and knowledge required to operate as a Rope Rescue Technician. The following topics will be covered:

• Level 1: Basic skills for rescue on sloped terrain, focusing on personal high-angle skills and team-based slope rescue.

• Level 2: Advanced personal and team-based vertical rescue skills, focused on operations in a vertical environment.

• Level 3: Responsibilities and supervision of complex rope rescue techniques, including horizontal, diagonal, and dynamic rescues in free-hanging space.

Who is it for?

This training is intended for anyone who wants to start or specialize as a Rope Rescue Technician. The course is essential for professionals who are part of a rescue team in various environments (such as industrial, mountain, or tactical). To participate, physical fitness is required, and you must be comfortable at heights.

Participation

The ITRA Rope Rescue training lasts 6 days (including assessment) and has a maximum of 8 participants. We work with a ratio of one trainer to a maximum of six participants. The minimum age for participating in this training course is 18 years, and we expect participants to be physically and mentally capable.

There are specific requirements for each level:

• Level 1: No prior knowledge or experience in rope rescue is required.

• Level 2: An ITRA Level 1 qualification or equivalent is required.

• Level 3: ITRA Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications or equivalent are required.

Upon successful completion, the participant receives an ITRA certificate.

Price

The cost of this training course is € 1390 (including assessment, excluding 21% VAT) per participant for a duration of 6 days.

Location

This training course is given at one of the most beautiful training locations in the Benelux: the Water Tower in Steenbergen.