AMANZI SAFETY & RESCUE

Course Description

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The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician course complies with Defra Module 3 content requirements, and for many years has been seen as the benchmark training course for swiftwater and flood 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.

Course Content Includes

Training standards, hydrology and water hazards, personal equipment, risk assessments and safe systems of work, medical considerations, hydrology, introduction to technical rescue equipment, hazard identification, introduction to rope systems, swimming in moving water, medical considerations, basic boat handling skills, scene management, contact and in-water rescues, basic incident command, crossing techniques, search operations, flat water boat handling.

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Duration

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4 Days (24 contact hours).

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Location

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The majority of our courses utilise the fantastic rivers around North Wales.

 

Other venues are available on request such as, Lee Valley Watersports Centre, Cardiff White Water Centre and Pinkston Watersports Centre in Glasgow.

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Cost

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£595 per person

Discounts are available for group bookings and we offer generous discounts to charities. (All prices exclude VAT)

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Course Dates 2025

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6th - 9th March 2025

22nd - 25th May 2025

31st July - 3rd August 2025

2nd - 5th October 2025

27th - 30th November 2025

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Pre-Requisites

 

Minimum age 18 and must be a confident swimmer.

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Contact Us

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To enquire further or to book this course, please click here.

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