Pinnacle Career Institute – Authorized Climber and Rescuer

This course is tailored for entry-level individuals who want to work at heights on telecommunication masts, towers, and aerial platforms. It aims to equip them with the skills needed to handle emergencies in these challenging environments or oversee and execute rescue procedures. The course ensures proficiency in these critical areas through both classroom instruction and practical exercises.

The training provides in-depth knowledge of compliance requirements for implementing fall protection and rescue systems on the job site. According to industry best practices, authorized climbers will also build a solid foundation in rescue procedures and communication protocols.

COST - $995

Duration - 24 hours – 8 hours didactic instruction followed by 8-16 hours of practical training.

Student / Instructor Ratio - 8:1

Training Compliance - PCI training exceeds the minimum responsibilities of the employer, program administrator, authorized climber/rescuer, and competent climber/rescuer within a fall protection program. Information covered may be found within ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, ANSI/ASSP A10.48, and OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926) .

Prerequisite - None 

*This course meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the NATE Tower Climber Fall Protection Training Standard (NATE CTS).

For each training topic, PCI follows the NATE CRTS structure comprised of the following:

Objectives

Objectives provide the learning goals for climbers. The methodology of achieving these goals will vary based on

previous education and climbers' experience as well as various teaching methods.

Learning Conditions

Learning conditions provide training content and requirements for each training topic. The listed conditions are

minimum requirements to ensure consistency in training and maximize climber understanding and retention.

Trainers are encouraged to use additional exercises, presentations, handouts, videos, case studies, equipment brochures,

instructions, and equipment to supplement the provided learning conditions.

Performance Standards

Performance standards are the minimum required activities that climbers must demonstrate to the trainer

during the evaluation of a training  

Authorized Climber and Rescuer Course Content

Training Topic Outline

1. GENERAL FALL PROTECTION TRAINING

     Introduction

     Company Policies, Regulations, and Standards

     Climbing Facilities

     Fall Protection Plan

     Equipment Inspection

     Climbing Skills and Techniques

2. FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

     Full Body Harnesses

     Anchorages and Anchorage Connectors

     Connectors

     Rope

     Energy Absorbing Lanyards

     Self-Retracting Devices 

     Vertical Lifeline Systems

     Wire Rope Safety Climb Systems 

     Temporary Horizontal Lifelines

     Positioning Lanyards 

     Descent Systems

     Travel Restraint Systems 

3. RESCUE

     Rescue Plans and Systems 

     Self-Rescue

     Ground-Based Rescue

     Structure-Based Rescue 

     Pick-off Rescue