Rescue 3 White Water Rescue Technician - Professional
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 3 Days
  • 8 People to 1 instructor

Rescue 3 White Water Rescue Technician - Professional

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Overview

This is the course for ambitious ww rescue professionals

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The Objectives

This is a syllabus led course (See details on the Rescue 3 Website). • The course will look at the skills and judgements needed to work as a Professional in the swiftwater environment.  Including...| | Hydrology| Introduction to technical rescue equipment| Hazard identification| Risk assessment| Introduction to rope systems| Swimming in moving water| Medical considerations| Scene management| Contact and in-water rescues| Search Operations

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

We'll use a range of local venues to cover the syllabus. The exact venues will be selected in response to water levels and prevailing weather conditions.

Experience Required

Confident swimmer, with experience of swiftwater-based activities (e.g. rafting, canoeing, kayaking etc.| Minimum age: 18
What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
Footwear to cope with bank and boat | Warm clothes for off the water | Warm hat, gloves, neck gaiter/buff, sun hat | Towel | Waterproof jacket and trousers | Drysuit (if you have one) | Buoyancy aid (with chest harness • if you have one) | Helmet (in good condition) | Personal boat/s (if possible) | Paddles (if possible) | Drinks bottle | Flask | Lunch bag/box | Personal first aid kit | High factor sunscreen | Midge repellent | Large kit bag (for wet paddling kit) | Notebook and pen, logbook/paperwork | Dry bag | Boat | Spraydeck (if kayaking) | Safety and rescue kit (you would normally carry)
How should I prepare?
You should be a competent grade II paddler and confident swimming in moving water.

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