Designed in conjunction with local government agencies, this course enables Emergency Planners & Workers to assess and work in flood environments.
COURSE CONTENT
Includes:
- Hydrology & water hazards
- Flood theory & dynamics
- Working near, on or in-water – H&S considerations & risk management
- Personal protective equipment
- Rescue protocols
- Defensive swimming & self-rescue
- Shout & reach rescues
- Use of throwlines
- Shallow water crossing techniques for flood access & evacuation
- Use of boats for flood evacuation
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Confident swimmer
COURSE DURATION
2 days