River Rescue Pre-requisites and Course Information
Swiftwater Rescue

Swiftwater Rescue
Based on years of practical experience the swiftwater rescue courses are designed to value simplicity and speed; minimize risks and emphasis training. These courses have a hands on approach and requires the participants to be in relatively good physical condition.
Course Level Duration Price
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1
This course is designed to give the participant a practical experience in swiftwater rescue techniques. The participant will acquire the skills necessary to perform rescues on class 1, 2, 3 rapids.
  • Hydrology
  • Equipment
  • Ropes and Webbing
  • Hardware
  • Knots
  • Basic rescue
  • Shore Based Rescue
  • Boat Assisted Rescue
2 days *
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 2
This course is designed to enhance the participant’s skills to perform rescues on class 1,2,3, rapids by developing new skills and techniques, introducing haul systems and giving a systematic progressive approach to site management and organisation.
  • Review of Level 1
  • Anchors
  • Mechanical Advantage
  • Haul Systems
  • Boat rigging
  • In water Rescue
  • Boat Based Rescue
  • Site Organization
  • Incident Command
4 days *

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