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Rappelling
Rappelling
Basic Rappelling (Download PDF)
Date: TBD
Course Title: Basic Rappelling Techniques
Name of Instructor: Lead- Christopher Feder
Total Lecture Hours of Instruction: 2.00 hr Total Lab Hours: 6.00 hr
Course Description:
Through classroom sessions and practical application, this course will review rappelling operations. Training will begin reviewing the basic knots, types of ropes, anchors and rappelling area selection. The basic ground school will cover all aspects of basic rappelling. Once ground school is complete, the class will then begin training at the rappel site. Students will learn how to rappell and conduct basic exercise’s such as; rescue, tying off, belay procedures, rappelling with a rescue eight, brake bar rack and a carabinier (dring) A Secondary safety line will also be used and secured to the rappeller for the Fire and EMS personnel.
Course Topical Outline:
Lesson 1: (2 hr) Classroom1. Rapelling Operations and use in the fire service
2. Rappelling equipment
3. Hardware & Software
4. Ropes & Knots (Practical exercises)
A. Figure Eight
B. Tracer eight
C. Bowline
D. Bowline on a bight
E. Clove hitch
F. Half hitch
G. Water knot (tubular webbing)
H. Double fishermans knot
I. Prusik
Lesson 2: (5 hr .30 Min) Training Grounds
1. Conduct proper belaying procedures
2. Conduct proper rappelling techniques
3. Demonstrate proper tying of methods
4. Demonstrate proper belaying techniques
5. Conduct rappelling exercises
Methodology:
The methodology for this course consists of a combination of lecture and field
exercise.
Course Completion Criteria:To receive a certificate of completion, the student must attend 100% of the class
and complete the work assignment.
Student Equipment/Supply needed:
Notebook, pen or pencil, helmet with chinstrap, clean leather gloves or rope
gloves, work or hiking type boots, safety glass’,. Class II or III harness. In
addition, students may bring a piece of rope and 1" tubular webbing at least 6'
long for the knots portion of the class.
Audio-Visual Equipment Needs:
A PowerPoint Presentation may be used if appropriate classroom setting is
available. Handouts will be issued.
Maximum Class Size: 20 Students per instructor to include an assistant “Belay
Person”
Advanced Rappelling (Download PDF)
Date: TBD
Course Title: Advanced Rappelling Techniques
Name of Instructor: Lead- Christopher Feder
Total Lecture Hours of Instruction: .30
Total Lab Hours: 5.30
Course Description:
Through classroom sessions and practical application, this
course will review rappelling operations. Training will begin re-familiarizing
students with basic rappelling operations. The students will demonstrate the
tying of basic knots; identify types of ropes, anchors and rappelling area
selection. Once the classroom session is complete, the class will relocate to the
training grounds. A Suitable location will be located prior to the beginning of the
course. An artificial high directional anchor point will be used when available for
the rappelling line. An “aerial device” may also be used as an anchor device.
Students will demonstrate their ability to select and tie into an anchor system.
Students will conduct rappel operations to include speed rappelling, switching
rope systems, top belay & bottom systems. The students will utilize a class II
harness and either a rescue eight or a brake bar rack, the use of a carabineer
only will not be authorized A Secondary safety line will also be used and secured
to the rappeller for the Fire and EMS personnel.
Course Topical Outline:
Lesson 1: (30 Min) Classroom1. Introduction of instructors and paperwork
2. Ropes and Knots
3. Students identification of equipment
4. Inspection of equipment
Lesson 2: (5 hr .30 Min) Training Grounds
1. Site Selection
2. Anchor Selection
3. Site set up
4. Conduct advanced rappelling operations
5. Conduct top & bottom belay operations
Tactical Rappelling (Download PDF)
Date: TBD
Course Title: Tactical Rappelling
Name of Instructor: Lead- Christopher Feder
Total Lecture Hours of Instruction: 2.15 hrs
Total Lab Hours: Various
NOTE: This course may be designed up to a 40 hour program depending on the
Agencies needs. This particular version will vary from 8 to 16 hrs of instruction.
Course Description:
Through classroom sessions and practical application, this course will review rappelling operations. This course is designed for the experienced SWAT (Tactical) Operator however it is open to all sworn law enforcement personnel (Police,Corrections, Sheriffs etc.) The student MUST be an experienced rappeller or have taken a “Basic Rappelling” course prior to attending this program. The students will demonstrate the tying of basic knots; identify types of ropes, anchors and rappelling area selection. Once the classroom session is complete, the class will relocate to the training grounds. A Suitable location will be located prior to the beginning of the course. An artificial high directional anchor point will be used when available for the rappelling line. Prior to beginning any evolution, the students will demonstrate their ability to safely conduct a rappel. Students will conduct rappel operations to include speed rappelling, switching rope systems, bottom belay systems, rappelling with an ankle bag. The students will utilize a
class II harness (tactical or standard) and either a rescue eight or a brake bar rack, the use of a carabineer only will not be authorized. Each student will learn inverted rappelling techniques. The students will conduct rappel operations using both hands. The student will also learn proper anchor and site selection. Australian rappels will not be conducted.
Course Topical Outline:
Lesson 1: (2 ½ hrs) Classroom
1. Introduction of instructors and paperwork
2. Tactical vs. Standard Rappelling
3. Ropes and Knots
4. Students identification of equipment
5. Inspection of equipment
6. Rappelling and Climbing Safety,
7. Safety Check List
8. Anchors and site selection
9. Techniques, Knots, Hook-up, Hook-off, Mount, Belay, Guides and Brakes,
10. Rock and Wall Techniques.
11. Knowledge, Care and Maintenance of Gear, Weather Conditions and Effects,
12. Fear of Falling.
Lesson 2: (Various) Training Grounds
1. Site Selection
2. Anchor Selection
3. Site set up
4. Conduct advanced rappelling operations
5. Inverted Rappelling
6. Precision Rappelling
7. Climbers Walk, Push & Slide (Bounce)
8. Rapid Descent
9. Synchronized Team Rappelling
10. Emergency Procedures and Techniques
11. Lock-in & Tie-off
12. Rappel-Assist
13. Rappel Landing Fall
14. (1, 3, & 5 feet), Release-Fall from 3 feet, Belayer Full Stop (falling rappeller), carabiners and descenders are used.
Methodology:
The methodology for this course consists of a combination of lecture and field exercise.
Course Completion Criteria:To receive a certificate of completion, the student must attend 100% of the class and complete the work assignment.
Student Equipment/Supply needed:
BDU’s (SWAT Uniform), Full Tactical Gear (Kevlar Helmet / Helmet with chinstrap, clean leather gloves or rope / rappelling gloves, Tactical, work or hiking type boots (They do not need to be safety toes), safety glass’, Class II harness, Rescue Eight, Carabinier (D-Ring), Ballistic vest, tactical gear vest, Primary and secondary weapon.
Audio-Visual Equipment Needs:
No form of media will be used.
Miscellaneous Concerns:No ammunition will be needed for this course. Unless otherwise discussed, the agency will provide meals for lunch breaks.
Maximum Class Size: 20 Students per instructor to include an assistant “Belay Person”
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