This is designed for use with first time climbers and offers an introduction to basic tower climbing and rescue. It is delivered over 3 consecutive days where both knowledge and practical elements are assessed and consists of the following:

1. Understanding legislation and safety standards
2. Assessing risk
3. Managing common hazards
4. Using harnesses
5. Using fall arrest lanyards
6. Selecting appropriate anchor points
7. Using fixed fall arrest systems
8. Using work positioning lanyards
9. Using additional fall prevention equipment
10. Developing rescue plans
11. Inspecting rescue equipment
12. Managing suspension syncope
13. Selecting rescue techniques
14. Using knots and “off-weighting” techniques
15. Demonstrating climbing techniques
16. Carrying out a rescue

Further information on the MATS scheme can be found here.

MATS Basic Tower Climbing & Rescue – Revalidation

Renewal training is a 1-day mandatory programme to update on legislation, HSE, and equipment, placing a focus on practical climbing & rescue activity. Renewal training should take place every 12 months.