Level 2 — Technical Skills · 8–12 h
This module focuses on gaining access during collapsed-structure operations. Building and structural assessment are used to match access requirements to the team’s capabilities and equipment.
Training enquiriesParticipants practise making openings and breaches and conducting reconnaissance through inspection holes. Tasks connect technique selection with material and equipment. Performance is assessed through observation.
Volunteer and professional firefighters, rescue associations and other rescue organisations, and Territorial Defence personnel preparing for collapsed-structure operations.
An introduction followed by practical exercises and topic-by-topic debriefing. The unit’s equipment may be used by prior agreement.
Natural or simulated rubble site, paved training area or suitable vacant building. Client-site delivery requires agreed stations and access to a loader crane for exercise preparation. DPR-01 BASIC provides introductory preparation.
An introduction to rescue work following structural collapse. Initial scene and structural assessment are combined with preparation for deployment. Key topics include rubble-site hazards, personal protective equipment and communication between rescuers.
These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.