Technical Rescue Incident Assistance Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate understanding of the principles and procedures involved in technical rescue incidents.
• Apply appropriate communication and teamwork strategies during rescue operations.
• Assess and manage hazards at a technical rescue scene to ensure safety.
• Select, inspect, and use rescue equipment correctly.
• Assist in the stabilization and extrication of casualties.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the rescue operation and identify areas for improvement.

Target Audience

This course is designed for emergency response personnel, safety officers, and first responders who may be required to assist during technical rescue incidents. It is also suitable for individuals seeking foundational skills in rescue operations.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are essential for learners to apply theoretical knowledge in simulated rescue scenarios. These hands-on activities develop competence in equipment use, teamwork, and incident assistance under realistic conditions.

Practical Activities

• Equipment Familiarization and Inspection — Learners inspect, don, and doff PPE; handle ropes, harnesses, and stretchers; and perform pre-use checks. (2h)
• Rope System Setup and Assistance — Learners assist in assembling a simple rope system, including anchors, belay, and mechanical advantage. (2h)
• Victim Packaging and Litter Handling — Learners practice packaging a simulated victim into a stretcher and moving them over obstacles. (2h)
• Simulated Rescue Scenario — Teams respond to a mock technical rescue incident, performing roles as assistants under instructor guidance. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.