Confined Space Direct Emergency Rescue & Recovery of Casualties (CSC07)

This course is for anyone who directs the activities of a team for rescue or recovery in confined spaces.

This may include rescue team leader, coordinator, entry controller/top person or supervisor in relation to rescue and recovery of casualties, planning and preparing for emergency operations, mobilising rescue teams, directing and monitoring rescue activities, reporting and securing sites after incidents or emergencies. An emergency team is a dedicated team and may be an in-house team, specialist contractors or the emergency services by prior arrangement.

Completion of this qualification requires a pre-requisite of (6160-08), Rescue Team Member.

Course Contents

Plan and prepare emergency operations for rescue team
Mobilise a rescue team and direct entry and exit to the confined space
Monitor a rescue team to ensure procedures are followed
Understand the principles of working as rescue team leader
Understand rescue team leader duties and responsibilities

Course Assessment

Simulation of real-life scenarios to assess candidates’ ability to solve problems and deal with incidents and emergencies
Written theory assessment in line with the National Occupational Standards

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One Day
Maximum of 8 people
Training Academy or on-site
Eurosafe Certificate
City & Guilds L3 6160-07 available
Valid for 3 years
Completion of this qualification requires a pre-requisite of (6160-08) Rescue Team Member