Swift Water Rescue
Sun, 10 Nov
|Derwent River + Mersey River
Swift Water Rescue
Time & Location
10 Nov 2024, 8:00 am
Derwent River + Mersey River, Derwent River + Mersey River
Guests
About the trip
Swift Water Rescue 2.5 day course covering basic and intermediate rescue practice and principles as outlined within;
SISORSC004 Self Rescue in White Water
SISORSC005 Rescue Others in White Water
SISOBWG004 Apply River Crossing Skills
SISXEMR003 Respond to Emergency Situations
The course will be held over two separate weekends;
Sunday 10/11/2024 - Derwent River - 8am - 12pm (River movement and self-rescue)
Saturday 14/12/2024 - Sunday 15/12/2024 - Mersey River (Intermediate and scenario base assessments)
The Arm River Education Centre will be used for teaching sessions and accommodation for the time spent at the Mersey River. Bunk-house accommodation (BYO bedding), kitchen, and bathroom/shower facilities are provided.
Participants will be required to transport themselves to and from each venue. This will be a non-catered course.
Tentative course costs are $265 and will include the formal awarding of the above VET units (SAIT), accommodation and course-specific equipment. The course will be limited to a maximum of 6 participants, only current guides or those with significant experience will be considered. Course Leader - Luke