Introduction to Swiftwater Vehicle Rescue (ISVR) is the online element of the proprietary course SRTV®: Swiftwater Rescue Technician Vehicle. 

It can be taken by anyone but is most useful to those who have already completed swiftwater responder or technician level training.

Pre-requisite: Open.

This 5 hour online course is aimed at swiftwater operators and technicians wanting to learn more about rescues from vehicles in swift and flood water environments.

Learning objectives

This online course covers the following:

• Myth busting
• Vehicle behaviour
• Escape tactics
• Rescue phases
• Rescuer PPE
• Emerging technology
• #GlassCoffins
• Hydrology
• Animal rescue
• Preventative SAR
• Dispatcher protocols
• Operations Level techniques
• Technician Level techniques

A digital certificate is issued upon completion of the course and associated online assessments (quizzes).

Next Steps:

Become a fully certified Swiftwater Vehicle Rescue Specialist (SRTV®)

PSI provide the most advanced swiftwater vehicle rescue training package on the market. We integrate swiftwater technician courses or an upgrade for existing technicians to provide the proprietary certification SRTV® (Swiftwater Rescue Technician: Vehicle Specialist). Available world-wide subject to suitable local facilities and approvals. Contact us today for further information.

With Group314, Gain Australian National Competencies

In partnership with Group314, a leading Registered Training Organisation in Australia, students who have completed SRTV® (online and practical with a PSI Accredited Training Provider) may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for PUASAR001 (Swiftwater Responder) and PUASAR002 (Swiftwater Technician) for an additional fee. Read more at the Group314 website.

Become a Swiftwater Scholar

This online course can be used toward the e-Swiftwater Scholar ® certification. Learn more at e-Swiftwater Scholar.