Search Management | Outreach Rescue
The Search Management course is designed for emergency services personal who need to develop the skills required to manage searches for missing people in urban and rural environments.
Through classroom based training, students become familiar with the pattern of lost person behaviour and the ways in which they influence methods of searching in different time frames and environments. Theoretical inputs are followed by opportunities for practical search in urban environments, open country and rivers.
In the UK the Police have primacy in searching for missing or lost persons, however, in many areas the Police work with other agencies to manage and run the search, with the majority of missing people being found within the first few hours. However, when searches become extended they are often difficult and time consuming incidents that require careful management to ensure the best results.
This course aims to assist those who have responsibility in management of search operations for land and water incidents to broaden their understanding of search management concepts, practices and field skills.
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| Days | Date from | Date to | Cost | Code |
| 5 | Monday 30 January 2012 | Friday 03 February 2012 | £940 | YMSOLWI |
| 5 | Monday 17 September 2012 | Friday 21 September 2012 | £940 | YMSOLWI |
| 5 | Monday 28 January 2013 | Friday 01 February 2013 | £940 | YMSOLWI |
| 5 | Monday 10 June 2013 | Friday 14 June 2013 | £940 | YMSOLWI |
| Essential Reading | |
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The Outreach Management of Search Operations for Land and Water Incidents Course Manual and notes are considered as essential reading for successful completion of the course, and will be provided for you. |
| Recommended Reading | |
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You should review your organisation's documents that relate to working at height and rope rescue. Documents that you may encounter include:
On the course you are going to become familiar with a range of equipment used for working at height. Each type of equipment has a manufacturer's instruction for use and it is good practice to read up on the equipment before using it. There are numerous manufacturers' websites that contain information and you should visit them to improve your awareness of what equipment is available to use and its potential application. |
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| Technical Rescue Magazine | > website |
| Mountain Rescue – England & Wales | > website |
| dbS Productions (R Koester) | > website |
| The Management, Recording and investigation of Missing Persons | > download |
| Required Skills | |
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Although you will be taught various skills on the course, some pre-course practice of simple skills to refresh your own capability will help you get the most out of the course. |
| Course Certification and Coventry University | |
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There are options on successful completion of this course to register it towards a Coventry University Diploma / Certificate in Specialist Rescue (subject to an additional assignment) or contribution towards other higher education awards. Further information will be provided at commencement of the course. To obtain a full module descriptor in advance visit the below website and navigate to: CU Portal » Module Information Directory » Business, Environment and Society » Geography, Environmental Science and Disaster Management » Get Modules. Then click on 259GED for full diploma module information or 267GED for a Certificate module. |
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| coventry.ac.uk | > website |
| Medical forms | |
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All course participants have to complete a medical form. This form should be with us ahead of the course. The information you provide is treated confidentially. You can download a blank medical form by clicking on the link below. You may have already had access to one via the Fire Service College. It should be returned when completed and signed by fax (01248 602435) or by post. |
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| Medical form | > download |
| Dietary or Special Requirements | |
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Any dietary requirements should be indicated on your medical form prior to the start of the course. If you have any other special requirements please contact us as early as possible. |
| Equipment and Clothing to bring with you | |
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The weather in North Wales is heavily influenced by the mountains and it can be wet, windy and cold when outside, so bring warm waterproof clothing and boots with you. For delegates from the Emergency Services, there is no requirement to bring service uniform with you.
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