Chisholm Outdoor Leadership Specialisation – Rafting / Swift Water Rescue

Learn personal rafting and rescue skills, river hydrology, safety on the water and raft guiding techniques.

This module is described in the Outdoor Recreation Training Package as: (paraphrased)

“covers the knowledge and skills required to undertake rafting activities and manoeuvre a raft in Grade 3 rapids, demonstrate technical raft guiding skills, respond safely and appropriately in white water in order to self rescue and to perform rescues and recoveries in routine, predictable rafting situations”.

This module covers personal rafting skills, group management, guiding techniques on Grade 3-4 water.

The course also includes The Swiftwater Rescue Operator Course (SRO) which has been developed in line with Australian and International swift water rescue standards. This Operator level course incorporates the Internationally renowned Rescue 3 International Swift water Rescue Technician Level 1 course.

Students will experience a 4 day Swift Water Rescue Operator Course as a lead in to a further 6 days of rafting training. All training takes place on the Tully River, Queensland. There will be a further opportunity to attend 3 days of raft guiding practical placement.

Rafting / Swift Water Rescue Skills Module: Field dates 2011 (16 days)

• July 22 (SW) Theory: Chisholm
• August 11, 12, 13,14,15,16 (R) Tully River, Queensland
• October 19-22 Mitta Mitta River, Victoria
• October 31- Nov 4th. Mitchell River, Victoria

Rafting / Swift Water Rescue
Units of Competency

SSRORAF001B
Apply rafting skills on moving water
SRORAF002B
Apply rafting skills on Grade 3 water
SRORAF003B
Guide clients on raft trips
SROWWR001B
Apply self rescues in moving water
SROWWB002B
Perform white water rescues and recoveries.

Pre requisites: Completion of the COLS Foundation Module. Some rafting experience preferred

Assessment. A combination of written work and practical demonstrations in the field. Attendance on all field trips is required.

Rafting Skills Module Fees
*Funded - $1262.
Non funded - $ Price on application.

*Fee Structure
Funded positions are available to enrolling students who have not previously completed a Diploma or Degree in any subject area. Non funded course prices are available upon request

Recognition of Prior Learning.

If you hold a Statement of Attainment with the required Units of Competency with a completion date no longer than 12 months prior to the COLS enrolment date a credit transfer will apply at no cost.

If the completion date is 12 months or more or if you do not hold any Statement of Attainment relevant to your specialist activity but have relevant skills or Industry experience you will be required to:

• Attend the assessment day for your chosen activity
• Attend a RPL meeting with Chisholm staff
• Sit a written test.
• Submit a personal log
• Submit any supporting documentation
• Submit third party testimony from employers, clubs etc
• Pay the RPL fee

To become a Rafting Guide you must……

• Complete all 3 pre requisite modules: Foundation, Rafting/ Swift water Rescue and Leadership
• Enrol in the Guide Module
• Complete your COLS Practical Placement Work Book.
• Complete a Level 2 First Aid Course
• Complete all personal Log Book Requirements.

We have a limited number of places in each course and applicants will be accepted on the basis of suitability and date of application... Apply Now!!

Where? Melbourne.Tully River, Queensland

Venue : Chisholm Institute

Cost : Available on application

Start Date : 01.07.2011

End Date : 01.12.2011

Applications Due Date : 01.07.2011

Contact...

Rob Smith
Chisholm Institute

Office:(03) 92388403
Mobile: 0429330599

Email : robert.smith@chisholm.edu.au
Website : http://www.adventurepro.com.au/chisholm/cols.htm