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Heights Rescue (PUASAR022)

Heights Rescue (PUASAR022)

Heights Rescue (PUASAR022) is specifically designed for individuals who may need to rescue a worker from a fall or assist someone suspended using a pre-rigged system. This course does not cover the competency required for technical rope rescue but focuses on practical rescue techniques for non-technical height emergencies.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare and respond to a rescue
  • Participate in assessing the rescue scene
  • Perform the rescue operation safely
  • Conclude the rescue process

Career Vocational Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, participants may consider roles in areas where working at heights is required. This unit is ideal for those in operational roles within:

  • Civil Construction
  • Mining
  • Drilling
  • Manufacturing
  • General Industry
  • Trades

Course Entry Requirements

To enroll, participants must:

  • Wear safety boots or enclosed footwear, suitable attire
  • Bring a pen or pencil for note-taking
  • Provide evidence of completing a Full Heights course and holding a valid HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid certification at the time of booking

Course Duration and Delivery

  • Duration: 1 day (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
  • Location: Courses are open to the public and conducted upon request. Training can be delivered on-site or at our Academy.
  • Delivery: Learners will engage in both theory and practical activities.
  • Amenities: Morning tea, afternoon tea, coffee, and lunch are provided when the course is delivered at Thurgoona Training Academy (TTA)

Recognition of Prior Learning and Pathways

RPL is not offered for Heights Rescue (PUASAR022). Participants who complete this unit of competency may be eligible for entry into further study such as: PUA20619 Certificate II in Public Safety

Learner Support

We offer support services for learners requiring assistance with language, literacy, or numeracy. If you have special dietary requirements or need additional support, please notify us prior to the course. Our Student Handbook, available on our website, outlines training guidelines. Students have the right to appeal or lodge a complaint regarding their assessment. For further details, please refer to our Appeals & Complaints Procedure, available via our administration office.

For more information visit:

NSW Code of practice – Managing the risk of falls at workplaces

NSW Code of practice – Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

VIC Compliance Code: Prevention of falls in general construction

VIC Compliance Code: Prevention of falls in housing construction