Prerequisites
- (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Rescue Technician: Rope II or Technical Rescue Personnel: Rope Rescue Technician Level
Required Text & Resources
Currently no book available
Certification Course Syllabus and Practical Exam Materials - Currenlty under revision
Special Equipment
All necessary equipment will be furnished with the exception of personal caving and safety gear.
The following is strongly recommended to allow the student the
maximum participation in the course:
- Approved helmet, with chinstrap bracket (no fire helmets)
- Three sources of light, with main source being mounted on the helmet
- Sturdy, lugged-sole lace-up boots
- Twenty feet of 1” tubular webbing
- Full seat harness
- Three locking carabiners
- Rugged clothing (no turnout gear)
- Gloves with leather palms (work gloves are fine)
- Descending device (figure 8, rack, etc.)
- Ascending system (gibbs, jumars, etc., if possible)
- Small heavy-duty pack for above equipment (not frame backpack)
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding course which requires student to be in good physical condition.