Wader Training Course A practical one-day wader safety course designed for those working in rivers, wetlands, and estuaries. / Public Courses / Workplace Training Courses / Wader Training Course Overview Our wader safety training courses are one day in duration. The course covers water safety and rescue skills for people that play or work around the water. It is a popular course for workplaces that have staff working in and around rivers, wetlands, estuaries and more. Course Details Course Location We offer this course on the Waimakariri River, located just north of Christchurch, only 15 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre. However, we are happy to conduct wader safety courses anywhere in New Zealand. If you are interested in organising a course in a location other than Christchurch, please contact our office. Gear & Equipment All participants will need to bring a pair of waders to use for the day. A complete gear list for this wader safety course can be downloaded below. Gear List When is the next wader safety course? Wader safety courses are available upon request. We highly recommend scheduling your course during the warmer months of summer, between October and March. While we can conduct wader and water safety courses at any time of year, participants tend to benefit more from the course in the summer. To book your course, please contact one of our friendly team members today. Custom Training Courses We often customise courses like this one to suit the needs of different organisations. Some of our clients with customised courses include the Department of Conservation, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research and Northland Regional Council. We can even combine this course with our river crossing course or flatwater kayaking course. If you would like to talk with someone about customising a course, drop us an email or give us a call to discuss your options. Course Outline This course covers water safety and rescue skills for people who play or work around the water. Morning Group discussions & Activities Decision making Heuristic Traps in the Workplace Previous incidents & Lessons learned workplace safety culture around waterways Use of PPE around waterways Waders Wader betlts PFD’s Throw bags Throw Bagging Throwing a bag Catching a bag Positioning Re-packing a throw bag Lunch Break Download Course Outline Afternoon Wader Safety Wader Techniques: Accessing water in waders Walking/moving in waders in moving water Sculling Wader Float position Self Rescue Self-rescue in full PPE – includes swimming to land and getting out unassisted. Escape the waders while in water Team rescues Assisted swimmer rescue in full PPE, aided by a throw bag rescue Meet Our Team of Wader Safety Instructors Alan Haslip Sarah English Jake Harris Frequently Asked Questions What is the minimum number of people needed to run a wader safety course? To run this wader safety course at the advertised price, a minimum of six participants is required. Smaller groups can also request a course. Can you deliver a wader course in our local area? Yes, we are happy to deliver the wader safety course anywhere in New Zealand. We are based in Christchurch, so a travel and accommodation fee is usually applied to courses delivered outside of Canterbury. Can we team up with another company or group to make up the minimum numbers and split the travel cost? We typically group small teams in similar locations to reduce training costs. If you have a small group, please get in touch, and we will help organise a combined training session. Can this wader course be customised to meet the needs of our workplace. Every workplace has unique needs. We are happy to customise this course to fit your workplace or develop a new program tailored specifically for your team. River crossing course photos Team rescue using throw-bag Work place river training Solo crossing method Throw-bag practice Wader safety training Customer Reviews “This course is necessary for people who believe they are water confident. I learnt a lot!” Rachel Vaughan “Awesome course team, thanks for poutting this togeather for us, a really good day out” Northland Regional Council “Excellent practical demos, good background, excellent safety conversations. The instructor adapted to weather conditions on the day and other hazards (cold wx and boats).” NIWA, Christchurch Office “I’ve increased my confidence in my capabilities working in waders and focused by knowledge and observations working with weather forecasting.” Amanda, New Zealand “Clear, fun and relevant information that was broken up into manageable sections. I’ve learned not to be frightened of waders!” Jessica, New Zealand “Awesome training – fun, informative and practical. Highly recommend.” Jesse Dargue
