Our Safe Working Near Water course is for people who work close to water and wear a life jacket, but aren’t expected to go in. Over one 6 hour day you’ll learn to spot the hazards, plan for emergencies and carry out simple rescues from the bank.
It’s ideal for construction teams, road and bridge maintenance crews and environmental agency staff.
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 split between our HQ in Swanage and Dartmoor for River rescues.
The Safe Working Near Water course is built for people who work near water and wear a life jacket but don’t need to go in as part of their job, such as construction, road and bridge maintenance and environmental agency roles. If your team may need to enter the water, our Safe Working In Water (SWIW) course gives a higher level of rescue skill.
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.
No prerequisites or previous experience needed.
We’re in Swanage, Dorset, on the South Coast. It’s easy to reach by road or train, and we’ll pick you up from the station for free.
No, the course is open to anyone.
3 years
At Land & Wave’s HQ in Swanage. It’s 35 minutes from Bournemouth and about 2.5 hours from London.
Yes. Groups of 4 or more can pick their own dates, here in Swanage or on your site.
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