Nationally Recognised Training
Telecom Tower
Climb & Rescue
2–3 Days
Heights Required
Telecommunications
Tower Climbers
1
2–3 Days
No expiry
RII
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Safe Rigging — Climb and Rescue on Telecom Structures is the specialist telecommunications tower climbing qualification — ICTTCR203 — covering safe rigging practices, tower climbing techniques and rescue procedures for workers who maintain and service telecommunications network structures.
This course covers the unique hazards of telecom structure climbing including RF (radio frequency) exposure, climbing arrest systems, rigging for telecommunications equipment and rescue from height on steel lattice and monopole structures.
RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights is strongly recommended before undertaking this course. Participants should be experienced and comfortable working at height.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- Telecommunications structure types — lattice towers, monopoles, rooftop structures and masts
- RF exposure — non-ionising radiation awareness, safe approach and exclusion zones
- Climbing arrest systems — shock absorbing lanyards, climbing devices and rope grabs
- Rigging for telecom equipment — rigging practices for antennas, cables and equipment
- Rescue from telecommunications structures — rescue planning and techniques
- Emergency procedures — medical emergency and rescue response on tower structures
- Hazard identification — RF exposure, structural hazards, weather and electrical risks
- Personal protective equipment — tower climbing-specific PPE selection and use
- Work positioning at height on tower structures — positioning devices and anchor points
- Dropped object prevention — securing tools and equipment at height
- Rescue systems — raising and lowering systems specific to tower rescue
- Documentation — climb permits, site access records and post-climb reporting
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
- Telecommunications tower climbers in mobile, fixed-line and broadcast networks
- Antenna riggers, cable workers and field technicians working on telecom structures
- Network infrastructure construction and maintenance workers
- Telecommunications contractor and sub-contractor field staff
- Anyone required to climb telecommunications structures as part of their role
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights — strongly recommended, prerequisite for most sites
- Minimum 18 years of age recommended
- Physical fitness — telecom tower climbing is physically demanding
- Comfortable working at height before attempting tower-specific training
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.