The Basic Water Rescuer 2 course is designed for personnel who may be deployed to a basic (still) water environment, such as lakes, ponds and canals, where they may be required to undertake rescues.
Contact hours
12 hours (2 days)
Prerequisites:
- Must be a confident swimmer
- Minimum age: 18
Course standard
Rescue 3 Europe BWR2 standard (PDF)
The course standards are provided as pre- and post-course reference for people involved in the delivery of Rescue 3 courses (eg Rescue 3 training providers, instructors and students). They are not to be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of Rescue 3 Europe.
Learning outcomes and key teaching points for instructors
Rescue 3 Europe BWR2 learning outcomes and key teaching points for instructors (PDF)
Qualification valid for:
3 years
Taught by:
- Basic Water Rescuer Instructor (BWRI)
- Swiftwater and Flood First Responder Instructor (SFRI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor (SRTI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced (Water) Instructor (SRTAWI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced (Water and Rope) Instructor (SRTAI)
