The Rope Rescue Operator (RRO) course introduces the knowledge and skills required by personnel to operate safely and effectively during rope rescues and be an active part of a rope rescue team working under the supervision of Rope Rescue Technicians.

Contact hours

30 hours

Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18.

Qualification valid for

3 years

Recertifies

Safe Work at Heights (SWAH)
Co-Worker Rescue at Heights (CWRH)
Rope Access for Emergency Responders (RAFER)
Rope Rescue Operator (RRO)

Recertified by

• Rope Rescue Operator (RRO)
• Rope Rescue Technician (RRT)
• Rope Rescue Specialist (RRS)
• Wind Turbine Operator (WTO)
• Tower Safety, Climbing, & Rescue (TWR)

Taught by

• Rope Rescue Operator Instructor (RROI)
• Rope Rescue Technician Instructor (RRTI)
• Rope Rescue Specialist Instructor (RRSI)

Standard

Northwest Rescue Rope Standard