2026 Scouts Vic Perform Vertical Rescue.

The Perform Vertical Rescue skills course is a full weekend course covering the basic skills required to perform self-rescue and rescue of a conscious person during single pitch vertical activities.

On this course you will learn single rope techniques to:
- Escape a belay system and transfer load to anchor.
- Raise and Lower a conscious person.
- Construct simple mechanical advantage systems.
- Ascend and descend fixed ropes.
- Change between rope systems whilst suspended.
- Bypass knots.
- Adjust rope systems for rescue and to avoid hazards to system.
- Identify and manage hazards to self, rescue and others.
- Maintain own and other safety during rescue operation.

PREREQUISITES:
Completed at least one of the following on natural surfaces:

Learn to Lead Climb (Trained Participant),

OR Top Rope Trained Participant

OR Abseil Trained Participant

OR Caving 'Establish Ropes and Ladders'.

AND

• Proficient at constructing and equalising anchors on natural surfaces, repelling and belaying.
• Be physically fit, able to negotiate steep and vertical terrain and carry equipment.
• Can Tie a Munter hitch on a carabiner, Mule and Overhand knot in sequence.
• Completed the Abseiling Skills e-learning before attendance.

Friday 14th Nov, 2^nd Clifton Hill Scout Hall - 95 Walker St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068

Saturday 15th Nov, – 2^nd Clifton Hill Scout Hall - 95 Walker St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068

Sunday 16th Nov, Geburh / Mount Macedon Camels Hump - Cameron Dr, Mount Macedon VIC 3441