This course provides comprehensive training for rescue operations in swiftwater and flood environments. Participants will develop essential skills, including swiftwater swimming, in-water and on-water rescues, and the operation of tethered boats.
With a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on experience in challenging and dynamic conditions, this course ensures participants are fully prepared for real-world emergency scenarios.
It is fully DEFRA compliant to Module 3, meeting the highest standards for swiftwater rescue training.
Participants must be confident swimmers aged 18+. The qualification is valid for three years, with recertification options available. For detailed info, visit Rescue 3 Europe.
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 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) 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.
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician course is essential for emergency responders, including firefighters, search and rescue teams, and law enforcement personnel, who may need to perform rescues in challenging water environments.
It is also crucial for outdoor professionals working near rivers or flood-prone areas, such as guides, environmental researchers or television production crew.
This course equips participants with the skills to safely navigate swiftwater conditions, perform rescues, and respond effectively during flood emergencies, ensuring both personal safety and the well-being of others.
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.
Additionally, Land & Wave provides transport to Dartmoor during your Rescue 3 Training, ensuring you’re well versed in a variety of locations, scenarios and states of water flow.
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.
Completing the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician course with Land & Wave offers numerous benefits. Delivered by experienced instructors, the course combines hands-on training and expert guidance to build confidence and competence in challenging water environments.
Set in the stunning and varied landscapes of Dorset, as well as the fast-moving water of Dartmoor, participants gain real-world experience in various swiftwater and flood scenarios. Land & Wave prioritises safety, providing top-quality equipment and a supportive learning environment.
Successful graduates leave fully certified with recognised qualifications, boosting their employability and preparedness for critical rescue roles.
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