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14 hours (2 days)
2:7
3 years
Outreach Rescue Certificate of Achievement
Outreach Rescue, Tan-y-Bwlch Centre, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3HY
To train responders to identify limitations and safely and effectively use appropriate water rescue equipment to work safely in and around water and to conduct non-buoyant rescues as a rescue service. CITB-registered employers can claim grant funding for this training.
Emergency services personnel and personnel from organizations involved in water responses at the Water First Responder (DEFRA Module 2) level.
DEFRA FRCO 2025 Module 2-compliant water rescue training.
Focus on real-world applications through immersive, scenario-based exercises.
Specialist equipment and PPE are provided. You can train using your own serviceable PPE subject to inspection by our trainers
DEFRA FRCO 2025 Module 2
No pre-requisites required
Age 18+. Delegates must be fit for physical training requiring the ability to swim in powerful moving water in PPE.
Reassessment & Refresher training is recommended every 2 years by means or re-attending this course.
- Classroom sessions cover water rescue scene management, dynamic risk assessment, incident management, hydrology, search procedures, vehicles in water, recovery issues, helicopter operations, adverse environments, unstable surfaces and roles and responsibilities.
- A course manual is issued.
- A short written exam paper confirms learning.
- Practical sessions include sessions on safe working in and near water, the use of water rescue equipment, self-rescue swim techniques, movement in shallow water, rescues (shout, reach, throw, wade), foot entrapments, cinches, and casualty management.
- Practical scenarios bring these skills together for realistic training.
- Specialist equipment is provided.
- Delegates can use their own PPE, subject to inspection by trainers.
- Continuous assessment is conducted throughout practical exercises and scenarios.
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