Vertical Rescue SISORSC002 workshop and annual refresher
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Event Details
When:
Sat 31st Oct 2026 (8am) to Sun 1st Nov 2026 (4pm)
Where:
Bangor West crag
End of Adaluma Ave Bangor
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Cost:
Not currently holding SISORSC002 (Two Days) - $40.00
Holding SISORSC002 (One Day) refresher - $20.00
SMR Indentured Trainee Guides - $20.00
Region Staff - Free
Registrations:
Open: Mon 7th Sep 2026 (12am)
Close: Fri 23rd Oct 2026 (12am)
Capacity:
Maximum 25 people
Coordinator:
Account:
South Metropolitan Region
sm.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
The intention of this workshop is to upskill in Vertical activities. Some will learn and demonstrate the new Vertical Rescue Unit of Competency and others will have the opportunity to demonstrate currency in this Unit and associated Vertical skills. This is a requirement for your continued professional development as outlined in the Guide requirements
Additional Information

This is not a workshop for novice abseilers, rather an event to assist those with exising qualifications to transfer to the new curriculum.  We will cover the knowledge elements on Saturday morning and then work through the elements of VET Module SISORSC002.  This will include hauling systems, raise and lower rescues, self rescues, types and use of fixed and artificial achors, escape from a loaded  belay, prusick up, down, transfer to another rope etc. Applicants are expected to have their own abseil gear at this level..  Ropes, slings etc will be provided. Self catering for all meals

The course has two structures

Theory Night Thursday, both Saturday and Sunday practical for those who do not hold SISORSC002 (Perform Vertical Rescues) $40

Just the Sunday for those who need to do a refresher and already hold SISORSC002 (Perform Vertical Rescues) $20

Useful youTube vid for practice: Belay Escape - YouTube  Not the only way, but very good.

Artificial achors: How to Place Trad Gear: Lead Climbing Skills | REI Co-op

This is a requirement for your continued professional development as outlined in the Guide requirements 

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Event Documents

  Download Weekend program

Outline of requirements and course structure

  Download Course Workbook

SISO RSC 002 Perform Vertical Rescues Workbook

  Download Abseiling Handbook

A handbook of abseiling skills. This document is still under edit.

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Payment Options
This event is administered by:
South Metropolitan Region

Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:

Credit/Debit Card