Rescue 3 - Whitewater Rescue Technician - Professional (WRT-PRO)

The Whitewater Rescue Technician - Professional (WRT-PRO) course is designed for professional river users who require a rescue capability in a whitewater environment, e.g. raft guides, safety kayakers and gorge walk leaders. 

During the three day course, we will cover topics such as swimming techniques, tensioned diagonals/zip lines and rescue techniques for both the conscious and unconscious casualty. Strainer swims and entrapment issues will also be examined during the course. The course also looks at the issues in operating at night.

The cost includes registration fees, manual, use of any technical or personal kit and PPE if required.

Contact hours

24 hours (3 days)

Qualification valid for

3 years

Accredited by

Rescue 3 Europe

Prerequisites:

• Confident swimmer, with experience of water-based activities (rafting, canoeing, kayaking etc)
• Minimum age: 18

Course content includes

Theory

• Rescue 3 philosophy
• Training standards
• Best practice guidelines
• River hydrology and hazards
• Personal equipment
• Technical and group equipment
• Introduction to river running considerations
• Assessing risk
• Managing an incident
• Medical considerations
• Night/poor visibility considerations
• Introduction to searching rivers
• Communications

Practical

• Whitewater swimming techniques
• Strainer swim
• Conditional rescues – throwbags
• Shallow water techniques
• Foot/body entrapments
• Knots and anchor systems
• Tensioning systems and mechanical advantage
• Tethered rescues
• Line crossing methods
• Tensioned diagonals/zip lines
• Boat pins and wraps
• Tethered boats - 2- and 4-point tether with hand-held belays
• Victim/casualty management
• Scenarios

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We can offer bespoke courses to fit with your schedule and location. (minimum numbers may apply)