Certified Rescue Courses with Rescue 3 International.
Rescue 3 International has a worldwide cadre of industry experts who are constantly developing and refining the curriculum. All courses are reviewed by a Steering Committee, Regional Directors, and a group of industry experts to make sure what is being taught is the most current and up to date courses and techniques available. Rescue 3 has been, and remains, the most reputable accredited technical rescue provider in the world since the 1970's.
We proudly work with Search and Rescue teams, Civil Defence Response Team, Surf Lifesaving, Fire and Emergency NZ, industry groups as well as recreational river users.
This year we are offering a our:
- Whitewater Rescue Technician - Foundation (WRT-F)
- Whitewater Rescue Technician - Recreational (WRT-Rec)
- Whitewater Rescue Technician - Professional (WRT-Pro)
- Water Safety for Expedition Leaders (WSEL)
- Outdoor Risk Management (ORM)
- Outdoor Risk Management for Production Crews (ORMPC)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT1)
For private groups, businesses or industry groups, please get in touch to see what training options we can offer you.
Whitewater Rescue Technician - Foundation
This is designed as introduction to personal safety and the fundamental rescue techniques.
Contact time:
- 4hrs
Pre-Requisites:
- 18 years old
- Strong Swimmer
Qualification Valid for:
- 3 years
Whitewater Rescue Technician- Recreational
The Whitewater Rescue Techician - Recreational is a course for recreational paddlers and river users who will need a rescue capability whilst paddling whitewater environments with their peers.
The WRT-Rec is the rescue module that couples with our intermediate courses and should be what grade 3 packrafters aspire to achieve in order to be an affective team member.
Contact time:
- 16hrs
Pre-Requisites:
- 18 years old
- Strong Swimmer
- Prior River Experience
Qualification Valid for:
- 3 years
Whitewater Rescue Technician- Professional
The Whitewater Rescue Technician - Professional is the course that has set the standard globally for professional river guides.
The WRT-Pro is recognised by the New Zealand Rafting Association and will allow you to work on rivers both here, and anywhere overseas.
Contact time:
- 24hrs
Pre-Requisites:
- 18 years old
- Strong Swimmer
- Prior River Experience
Qualification Valid for:
- 3 years
Water Safety For Expedition Leaders (WSEL)
The WSEL course has a broad remit. It's for anyone, recreational or professional, who are looking to organise expeditions or multi day river trips.
It's a comprehensive examination of what it takes to plan and execute a multiday trip from the early desk research to equipment, communication and planning for emergencies. Additionally it looks at the legal responsibilities and duty of care for those organising these trips to help you know where you stand.
Contact time:
- 12hrs
Pre-Requisites:
- 18 years old
- Strong Swimmer
Qualification Valid for:
- 3 years
Huw Miles, our chief instructor, is the only qualified WSEL Instructor in the Southern Hemisphere currently, so we're pleased to have him on board.
