1 – GENERAL PURPOSE 

Empower  the student in the correct application of equipment, techniques and rescue maneuvers, in accordance with applicable norms and standards, in different risk scenarios, aiming at better performance in the tasks of technical rescue operations.

2 – ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Official regulatory standards and applicable Brazilian Standards;

Security principles of a rescue operation;

Identification of risks associated with a rescue operation;

Certification of rescue equipment and systems;

Selection and correct use of the following personal rescue equipment:

paratrooper belt;

Slings or lanyards;

Connectors;

Helmet;

Gloves;

Descender;

Lifts;

Lock falls;

Stirrup;

Installation and operation of pre-engineered rescue or evacuation systems;

Selection and correct use of the following collective rescue equipment:

Ropes;

Anchor slings

Ring,

Ribbons or beads;

Connectors;

pulleys;

Blockers;

Tripod;

Descenders;

Lifts.

3 – SCOPE OF WORK

Professionals responsible for carrying out emergency and rescue measures.

4 – TARGET PUBLIC

Workers who wants to work carrying out emergency .

5 –  REQUIREMENTS

The student must be at least 18 years and High School Diploma or GED, have good physical and mental health conditions and be literate.

6 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO FOLLOW THE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE 

The courses offered by West Group online use a teaching methodology which activities are organized within a Virtual Learning Environment .

Therefore , to participate in a course in the distance learnign modality , you need to have basic knowlodge in computers , specially knowing how to navigate over the internet.

7 – METHODOLOGY 

Theoretical exposition, practical exercises and apply procedures in practice.

8 – DURATION 

24 Hours.

9 – VALIDITY 

This course is valid for 2 years recommend.