Book Smart Awards SA024 Pole Top Rescue
Book your place on our 1-day Smart Awards SA024 Pole Top Rescue course at Fibre Optics Training UK in Crewe, Cheshire.
This practical training course is designed for telecommunications operatives who may be required to carry out an emergency rescue of a colleague working at height on a telecommunications pole.
The Smart Awards SA024 Pole Top Rescue course develops essential knowledge and practical rescue skills, including emergency planning, rescue equipment, safe casualty recovery and the precautions required to protect both the rescuer and casualty.
What You'll Learn
Understanding the hazards associated with working at height on telecommunications poles
Emergency rescue planning and risk assessment
Recognising situations requiring pole-top rescue
Safe systems of work and emergency procedures
Inspection and appropriate use of rescue equipment
Understanding fall protection and work positioning systems
Establishing a safe rescue area
Communication and coordination during rescue operations
Practical pole-top rescue procedures
Safe recovery and controlled lowering of a casualty
Minimising risks to the rescuer and casualty
Post-rescue procedures and emergency service coordination
Practical assessment preparation
Course Information
Qualification: Smart Awards SA024 – Pole Top Rescue
Duration: 1 day
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Delivery: Instructor-led practical training and assessment
Assessment: Knowledge and practical competency assessments
Course price: £220 + VAT per delegate
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for telecommunications engineers, overhead network operatives, fibre optic installers and personnel responsible for emergency rescue arrangements during pole-top working activities.
Delegates should already have appropriate training and competence in overhead working and the use of relevant fall protection equipment. Any formal entry requirements must be met before attendance.
Course Prerequisites
Delegates must hold a valid Smart Awards SA001 – Overhead Safety qualification before attending the SA024 Pole Top Rescue course.
This course is intended for operatives who are already trained and competent in overhead telecommunications safety and require additional practical training in emergency pole-top rescue procedures.
Delegates must provide evidence of their current SA001 accreditation before their SA024 booking can be confirmed.
Important: SA001A Overhead Safety Awareness is not accepted as a substitute for the full SA001 qualification.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Delegates must bring their own appropriate PPE, including:
Safety footwear
Safety helmet with a four-point chin strap
Protective gloves
Safety glasses
High-visibility clothing
Suitable safety harness
Appropriate lanyard and work positioning equipment
All PPE must be suitable for the training activities and in safe working condition.
Important Safety Information
Pole-top rescue training is intended to prepare competent personnel to respond to emergencies involving a casualty working at height.
Successful course completion does not replace the need for appropriate overhead working authorisation, site-specific rescue planning, equipment inspections or additional employer training.
Book Your Place
Select your preferred training date and complete your booking securely online.
Course Duration: 1 day
Course Price: £220 + VAT per delegate
Training Location: Fibre Optics Training UK, Crewe, Cheshire.
This booking is for the Smart Awards SA024 Pole Top Rescue Course.
