Crossing Rivers while Bushwalking. SISOBWG004 and Swift water rescue
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Event Details
Theory
When:
Fri 31st Jan 2025 (5.31pm to 6.34pm)
Where:
Online Event
Practical
When:
Sun 2nd Feb 2025 (8am to 4pm)
Where:
1st Heathcote Scout Hall
22 Oliver Street Heathcote
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Cost:
Participants - $30.00
Youth members - $10.00
Region staff and activity Leaders - Free
Registrations:
Open: Mon 20th Jan 2025 (3.11pm)
Close: Sat 1st Feb 2025 (7.11pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 28 people
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/2166
Coordinator:
Christopher Ward
christopher.ward@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
South Metropolitan Region
sm.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Cross rivers while bushwalking and swift water rescue
Additional Information

Crossing rivers while bushwalking SISOBWG004 

Swift water Rescue

This course will cover the units of competency for the VET module SISOBWG004 as well and the fundamentals of swift water rescue.

This course will be delivered by recently retired  proffesionals from NSW Fire and Rescue who specialised in swift Water Rescue skills and training.

You will be required to swim and carry a pack in fast flowing water up to your mid thigh. Expect to be swept off your feet at some time during the day.

What you will need on the day

  1. Swimmers and towel
  2. Bushwalking pack 
  3. Water shoes or boots that you are happy to get wet
  4. Lunch
  5. Pen and paper
  6. A sense of adventure and a good attitude
  7. Wet suit if you feel the cold or have one
  8. Hat and sunscreen

Online pre course meeting details

Friday 31st Jan at  6:00pm

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Meeting ID: 447 051 359 303
Passcode: Vd2yo9P9

 

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Event Documents

  Download Crossing Rivers workbook

This is the workbook you need to complete in order to obtain the VET Module

  Download Scout Aquatic awarness

An excellent publication covering many aspects of aquatic awareness

Registrations Closed