Practical skills and knowledge covered include:-
- International rescue philosophy
- Swiftwater hydrology
- Hazard identification & management
- Knots and anchors (advanced)
- Mechanical advantage systems (advanced)
- High point redirections
- Equipment selection, use & care
- Low to high risk rescue options
- Technical systems rigging & operation
- Stretcher handling and management
- Low angle rope rescue systems
- Raising and lowering systems
- Tyrolean rope rescue system
- Rescue/team management systems
- Preplanning and logistics
- Search theory & methodology