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Water Safety Training Courses in Dorset | Swiftwater, Flood Response & Technical Rescue
Become a qualified rescue professional with Land & Wave’s accredited Rescue 3 training courses in Dorset, delivered by experienced, Rescue 3-certified instructors.
We offer Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT), Flood Response, and Technical Water Rescue courses designed for emergency responders, outdoor professionals, and adventure guides.
Our real-world training scenarios in natural environments ensure you’re fully prepared for swiftwater, flood, and technical rescues.
Whether you’re seeking Rescue 3 qualifications for your career or personal development, Land & Wave provides high-quality, hands-on training trusted across the UK.
Join us on the South Coast and achieve your certification with confidence.
Book your Rescue 3 course today and level up your water safety and rescue skills
Location
All our Rescue 3 Water Safety courses are based on the South Coast in Swanage, Dorset.
Easy access via road or train. We’ll even pick you up from the train station for free.
We provide return transport to all Swiftwater locations in our minibuses.
Pre-requisites
- Must be a confident swimmer
- Minimum age 18
Accredited by rescue 3
FAQ
Rescue 3 is a globally recognised training organisation that provides technical rescue courses, including Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Safe Working in Water and Safe Working On Water. Land & Wave is an accredited provider offering certified Rescue 3 qualifications in Dorset.
We currently offer:
Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
- Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Responder (SFR)
Safe Working In Water (SWIW)
- Safe Working On Water (SWOW)
Basic Water Rescuer (BWR)
- Flood Operations (FO)
- Water and Flood Awareness (AW)
All courses are delivered in Dorset, which is only 2 hours from London. We utilise a mixture of real rivers, flood training environments, and our purpose-built facilities for authentic, hands-on experience.
Rescue 3 training is ideal for:
Emergency service personnel
- Construction professionals
Outdoor activity instructors
Adventure guides
Environmental scientists
Anyone needing technical rescue skills for professional or personal development
Most Rescue 3 courses require a good level of fitness, basic swimming ability, and a commitment to learning. Specific courses like Swiftwater Rescue Technician may have additional requirements — check individual course details or contact us for advice.
es! Rescue 3 qualifications are respected and recognised worldwide, making them valuable for careers in outdoor leadership, emergency services, and expedition support.
The Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT) course usually takes 4 days, combining classroom learning with extensive practical exercises in swiftwater environments.
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Land & Wave is an approved Rescue 3 provider, delivering a variety of training courses in Dorset. With over 15 years experience in the outdoor industry, our instructors have experienced plenty of training courses in their professional lives – we know what makes a course great. We believe in delivering excellent professional training courses, that are hands-on and engaging.
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