Please read all the following information carefully. Remember to return your registration form with signed disclosure and guide membership form prior to training commencing.
Pre-requisite to training course. Equipment as per list.
River Rescue Training for the next two days.
6th November - Last day of River Rescue Training. This day works in with the rescue workshop allowing those of you who demonstrate competency to continue on and complete the workshop as well.
NZRA River Rescue Workshop
Pre-requisite to workshop: Equipment as per list. All participants will be required to show their personal skill level to be of a standard measurable against the new River Rescue US 26513 before continuing on with workshop. Please note for those who only book for the workshop, this level must be shown on the first day or workshop fee is non refundable. This platform level has been set to identify that all participants are suitably skilled to participate in the activities of the workshop.
6th November - Meet at Firmin Lodge, Waterhouse Street, Kawerau at 8.00 am
7th/8th November - Objective to increase personal and industry knowledge of River Rescue skills. Participants will be put into ability groups and undertake work stations.
Work stations may include (but not limited to):
First Aid
Underwater
Vertical Hoist
Entrapments – using crafts and rope systems, knifes
Other platforms ie: safety kayakers, river boarders, victim and gear retrieval
Olympic type scenarios – debriefing
There may be some requirements for evenings sessions for First Aid – attendance will be required in order to obtain a refresher certificate.
COST for NZRA Members (Memberships run from 1st October to 30th September each year and costs $23.00 inclusive)
3 day training or workshop $525.00 GST incl
Full week training and workshop $800.00 GST incl
COST for non NZRA Members
3 day training or workshop $650.00 GST incl
Full week training and workshop $1050.00 GST incl
Included in Fees:
All rafting equipment excluding guides personal gear
All lunches -
NB: Accommodation, breakfast and evening meal will be at participants own expense.Facilitation/Instruction and First Aid Refresher for those undertaking the Workshop
Accommodation:
Accommodation is available at Firmin Lodge where we will base for the week and is right beside the river. It provides excellent cooking facilities, hot showers and bunkroom accommodation to those that book in only.
Please note there is NO freedom camping however there's an option for certified self contained vehicles, no charge for 3 nights.
Firmin Lodge - $35.00 per person/night for shared bunkroom - Book in with Raewyn - nzrivers@nzrivers.co.nz. Payment will be required prior to arrival.
Please email Raewyn if you have a certified self contained vehicle you wish to camp in.
We have the opportunity to use the facilities at a reduced rate courtesy of the Kawerau District Council so hope you will join us. It's an excellent facility for events -
www.kaweraunz.com/explore/kawerau-adventure-hub/firmin-lodge and you are encouraged to share it on social media.
MINIMUM GEAR LIST
PFD
Prussik x 2
Caribineers – locking x 3
Throw bag
Knife
Whistle
Flip line – minimum 4 metres webbing with carabiner Helmet
Wetsuit/Drysuit
Splash jacket/Dry top
Hot head or polypro hat
For those participating in the Training we will have some equipment available for purchase but please let us know when registering what you may require.
Payment is cash on receipt.
Please find enclosed a course enrolment form along with guide membership form, please complete and sign the declaration at the bottom.
These must be returned to us before arrival at the workshop. Completion of this confirms your place at the course.
Payment for the course and enrolment with NZRA must be made prior to Training/Workshop commencement unless prior arrangement has been made with NZRA. Remember memberships run from 1 October – 30 September each year.
Enrolments close – 28th October 2024.
