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Rescue 3 Swift Water Rescue Technician (Defra Mod 3)
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Rescue 3 Swift Water Rescue Technician (Defra Mod 3)

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CPD
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Various dates available Short Course In person

Overview

The SRT (Defra level 3) qualification is recognised world-wide by governing bodies of outdoor education, emergency services and other agencies involved with flood and water rescue. All participants must be 18+ and provide their own transport.

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Rescue 3 Swift Water Rescue Technician (Defra Mod 3)

Course content:

At a glance

  • The principles of water rescue
  • Rescuer safety
  • Water dynamics
  • Flood theory
  • Swimming in swiftwater
  • Tension diagonals
  • Shallow water crossing
  • Dealing with entrapment
  • Weir rescue
  • Introduction to ropes and knots for swiftwater
  • Tensioning systems and mechanical advantage
  • Creating anchors
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