The Flood Operations (FO) course is a specialised training program developed in collaboration with UK district councils and the UK Environment Agency. Specifically designed to provide emergency planners and workers with the necessary knowledge and techniques to assess and operate safely in flood environments.
Water and flood non-rescue support operations training module. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certification valid for 3 years, aligning with Defra Module 1 – Water Awareness standards
The FO course is a blend of theoretical instruction and practical in-water sessions, totalling 12 contact hours over 2 days. Participants will gain insights into flood dynamics, hazard identification, and effective response strategies to ensure safety and efficiency during flood operations.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification valid for 3 years, with options for recertification through the same course or advanced training programs.
By undertaking the Flood Operations course, professionals will be better prepared to handle the challenges posed by flood environments, enhancing both personal safety and operational effectiveness.
Friendly, qualified Land & Wave instructors who monitor conditions before and during every session.
Palm Rescue Drysuit, Palm 850 buoyancy aid and helmet. Just bring clothes for under drysuit and trainers you don't mind getting wet.
No more getting changed in a car park plus free lockers to stores your valuables.
The course is based at our HQ in Swanage, Dorset.
This course is ideal for:
Essentially, any professionals who may be required to work in flood conditions will benefit from the skills and knowledge imparted in this course
Land & Wave has a longstanding history in professional outdoor instructor training. Our instructors have a wide knowledge base, and decades of experience on the crag, in rivers and out at sea.
Our friendly crew hate nothing more than a dull training course, we promise to deliver engaging, thought provoking training courses. No beige powerpoints here!
Dorset’s central position in the South of England makes it easily reachable from major cities like London, Bristol, and Southampton, offering convenient travel options for participants across the UK.
The region’s varied waterways, including rivers, provide ideal conditions for realistic training scenarios.
This accessibility and natural diversity make Dorset an excellent hub for Swiftwater training, attracting both local and national participants.
You just need to be water confident and able to swim 25 metres.
Yes, you need to be 18 to join the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) training.
At Land & Wave’s HQ in Swanage. It’s 35 minutes from Bournemouth and about 2.5 hours from London.
Activity clothes, layers for underneath your drysuit, a towel, and old trainers. We provide everything else.
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