The IACP Coasteering Skills and Rescue course is a personal proficiency award involving a blend of theory and practice conducted over two days by two qualified course providers.
The course is gaining recognition from adventure activity insurance providers and is a prerequisite of the IACP Coasteering Leader Award.
The course will consist of the following elements:
- Site information gathering
- Equipment
- Environment
- Water skills and techniques
- Rescue skills and techniques
- Risk assessment
- Continuing on the IACP pathway
Example Schedule:
Day 1.
Start with a morning of theory based practice
Then on to the water session focusing on personal skills
Back to the classroom and wrap up for the day
Day 2.
We will discuss a start time on day 1 and aim to finish with consideration for people travelling distance.
A little theory and a water session focusing on rescue skills.
You will need a wet suit, helmet, buoyancy aid and suitable footwear (and a towline if you have one).
If you need any equipment please let us know and it can be supplied.