Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Take your rafting skills to the next level and build the advanced technical and safety capability required to operate confidently in complex rafting environments.
River Rescue is a short course for experienced rafters who want to progress their skills and develop the river rescue knowledge required to operate safely when rafting in Grade III waters.
Both this course and the Raft Guiding course are needed to prepare you for the NZRA River Rescue Workshop, setting you up to achieve your New Zealand Rivers Association (NZRA) Grade 3 Raft Guide Award.
This three-week course focuses on:
- Advanced rafting techniques
- Risk management
- Rescue capability
- Decision-making in dynamic river conditions
This short course runs alongside NMIT’s Adventure Tourism Level 5 Diploma, provides learners with a 1:6 teaching ratio and includes accommodation for your two-week Murchison and 3-day wilderness trips. Training takes place in real river settings and reflects current industry practice and expectations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Entry requirements
Learners must have successfully completed ATG440 Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting (Level 4) or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.