Orama District - Basic Water Rescues & TP Flat Water Training

This is an assessment activity for those wishing to attain/Maintain and Regain TP in Paddling.

Basic Water Rescues is a mandatory requirement for leaders wishing to take their youth members swimming at unpatrolled flatwater environments and to meet requirements for other aqautic qualifications such as Trained Participant in canoeing, kayaking, sailing, snorkelling.

Before the day

• Please complete the workbook attached and bring with you on the day. Please note there are some online learning modules you may need to complete. 

On the day

• The water assessment component will take place in the Kempsey River.
• Bring along:
  • some dry clothes to travel home in
  • PFD (Level 50), if you require a PFD, please communicate with the event co-ordanator with size required.
  • your completed workbook and copies of online completion
  • any medication you require
  • Up to date logbook (Paddling)
  • pen
  • sunscreen
  • hat
  • water
  • sunsafe clothing (long sleeves recommended)
  • wear fully enclosed shoes that can get wet (no crocs, thongs etc) as there are lots of things to cut your feet on
• There will also be a Canoe Skills Component where you will be required to demonstrate the skills needed to take your youth members canoeing.