Rescue 3 International - White water Rescue Technician -Recreational (WRT-Rec)
- Duration: 2 Days (approx.)
- Location: Wild Cattle Creek, NSW
- Product code: R3I
Background
Rescue 3 International is the largest accrediting body for technical rescue programs in the world. We develop curriculum and accrediting training programs across various technical rescue disciplines, including water, technical rope and rigging, ice, boat, confined space and medical.
WRT-Rec
The White-water Rescue Technician – Recreational (WRT-Rec) course is for recreational paddlers who wish to have a rescue capability while paddling in a non-professional white-water environment with their peers.
This course covers important components like risk assessment and hazard management, river running considerations, swimming in fast moving water, self-rescue, casualty management, rope work plus all the “bread and butter” skills for river people.
Great Course for New River guides and recreational paddlers!
Prerequisites:
Prior river experience
Confident swimmer
Duration
Two days
Size of the class
We run small courses with a minimum of 6 and no more than 12 students per course with one instructor and up to 16 students with 2 instructors.
Location
Nymboida River
Exodus Adventures - Platypus Flats Campground 2453 - https://goo.gl/maps/u7hCSczHsarWcuWHAEquipment required per person
River appropriate wear –
Life jacket with whistle and knife (PFD approved for white water with rescue belt/quick
release)
Helmet (appropriate for white water)
Appropriate river footwear
Waist Throw bag
3 x Carabiners (locking gate, alloy)
Webbing or slings
2 x Small pulleys
2 x Prussic loops
Benefits of using Rescue 3 International
Truly recognized world wide
Three yearly certification
Re certification can be done anywhere in the world
Re certifications are done at a discounted rate
ID card where students’ records can be verified online.Camp ground covered in cost of course.
Bring own food
Bring own camping gear
