Courses · Fall Protection · In person
Height Rescue – Authorized Rescuer
A full day on the fundamentals of industrial rescue and the techniques used to retrieve a worker suspended in a fall arrest system. A worker hanging in a harness is on a clock. This course trains the people who will assist in that retrieval, working under a competent rescue leader — how the rescue is planned, what the equipment does, and how the retrieval is actually performed. Most of the day is spent in hands-on rescue skills workshops rather than in a classroom. Delivered at your site. You provide access to a tower, platform or working-at-height area suitable for the practical work — we confirm suitability with you before the date.
Who it’s for
- Workers who would assist in retrieving a suspended worker under a competent rescue leader
- Employers who need a rescue capability on site rather than a plan on paper
What you’ll cover
- Industrial rescue fundamentals
- Rescue planning and the rescue plan
- Suspension trauma and why time matters
- Retrieval equipment and its limits
- Retrieving a suspended worker
- Working under a competent rescue leader
- Multiple hands-on rescue skills workshops
Prerequisites
Fall protection training, minimum Authorized Person (6408 or 6418). We can deliver the prerequisite with this course — see the 2-day option.
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · 3M / 3M Fall Protection (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
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Common questions
Who is Height Rescue – Authorized Rescuer for?
Workers who would assist in retrieving a suspended worker under a competent rescue leader; Employers who need a rescue capability on site rather than a plan on paper.
How long is height rescue training good for?
Alpha lists this course as valid for 3 years. 3M does not publish an expiry for these courses, and the law sets none. Fall protection certificates usually show 3 years. Check the date on your 3M certificate and ask your employer. Check your own dates →
How long does the Height Rescue – Authorized Rescuer course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can height rescue training be done online?
We run this course in person only.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Fall protection training, minimum Authorized Person (6408 or 6418). We can deliver the prerequisite with this course — see the 2-day option.
How much does Height Rescue – Authorized Rescuer cost?
$549 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.