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Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician Advanced - Water (SRTA-W)
This training course is intended for personnel who may be required to carry out rescues in a swiftwater and flood environment, including emergency services personnel and mountain rescue teams.
This training course is intended for personnel who may be required to carry out rescues in a swiftwater and flood environment, including emergency services personnel and mountain rescue teams.
Key Information
Duration
3 days
Running Times
09.15 - 17.00
Awarded Certificates
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced - Water
Minimum standard
Current Rescue 3 SRT Certification
Minimum Age
18 yrs
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced – Water course, is for existing Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technicians looking at advanced rescue situations, both in and over water, including search management in a swiftwater and flood environment.
Technicians who are working towards their SRT/WRT Instructor qualification, will need to do the SRTA-Water as a prerequisite to their Instructor Training course.
Course Content:
- Weir risk assessment and pre-planning
- Advanced swiftwater swimming
- True and conditional rescues
- Night and poor visibility in water operations
- Swiftwater & flood search management
- Mechanical advantage systems
- High energy tethers
- Paddle boat handling
Qualification Valid for 3 years
Ratios: Minimum 1:4 Maximum 1:12
Included:
All our courses are offered on a residential basis and includes all required kit, providing boots, helmets, buoyancy aids, throw bags, and full Aquatek dry suits during delivery, at no additional cost.
All our courses are offered on a residential basis and includes all required kit, providing boots, helmets, buoyancy aids, throw bags, and full Aquatek dry suits during delivery, at no additional cost.