Introduction
Group 314 is conducting a series of public Swiftwater Rescue courses in coming months. The courses are for professional outdoor leaders and public safety rescue operators (in-water).
Dates
- 6-7 September 2025: Goobarragandra River (Tumut NSW).
- 18-19 October 2025: King River (King Valley VIC).
- 1-2 November 2025: Nymboida River (Nymboida NSW).
River levels must be appropriate for training. The courses may be postponed or cancelled at short notice.
Cost
- $790 ex GST per person.
What to expect
We conduct high quality practical training on natural rivers with maximum participation. Depending on water levels, we ordinarily include trips down the river to maximise learning opportunities from a variety of river features.
The training is physical and will include lots of swimming and walking/scrambling around slippery riverbanks/rocks.
Group 314 will operate out of campgrounds near each of the rivers.
Students are required to organise their own camping and rations.
Swiftwater Rescue – SIS Outdoor Recreation
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to self-rescue and conduct rescues / recoveries on inland white-water rivers with rapids up to Grade 2. It is applicable to personnel who are required to operate on, or near, white water rivers.
Course information: Swiftwater Rescue (SIS) – Group314
Swiftwater Rescue – PUA Public Safety (In-Water / Technician)
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake Swiftwater and floodwater rescues and recoveries as a member of a specialist rescue team. It is applicable to personnel who are required to rescue persons from fast moving water in areas such as stormwater drains, canals, rivers and/or creeks. It involves the use of a variety of rescue techniques with suitably equipped rescue operators entering the water.
Students for this course must already hold ‘PUASAR001 Perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery’ (Land-based).
Course information: Swiftwater Rescue Technician – Group314
Enquiries
Please submit enquiries to Kit Marshall on kit@group314.com or 0427 178 244.