Course Overview

The Rescue 3 Europe Safe Working in Water course provides practical training for personnel who are required to work in water and need to understand the associated risks, safe working techniques and emergency procedures.

The course develops knowledge and practical skills to help participants work more safely in controlled water environments.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Construction and civil engineering workers
• Bridge and river maintenance teams
• Environmental and ecological surveyors
• Utility and infrastructure contractors
• Flood defence and drainage personne
• Workers required to enter rivers, canals and other inland waters

Course Content

Training topics include:

• Water hazards and dynamic risk assessment
• Safe systems of work in water
• Appropriate personal protective equipment
• Buoyancy aids, lifejackets and protective clothing
• Safe entry and exit techniques
• Wading techniques and movement in water
• Self-rescue and co-worker assistance
• Conditional rescue techniques
• Rescue equipment awareness
• Emergency procedures and incident response

Practical activities are undertaken under instructor supervision and appropriate safety arrangements.

Course Duration

Two days, subject to the current Rescue 3 Europe course specification.

Training combines classroom-based theory with practical water-based sessions.

Certification

Training is delivered through Medical & Water Safety Ltd's Rescue 3 Europe Training Centre.

Successful participants receive the applicable Rescue 3 Europe certification, subject to meeting the course assessment requirements.