Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRTP)

The Whitewater Rescue Technician Professional (WRTP) is designed for professional river users who require a rescue capability in a whitewater environment, e.g. raft guides, safety kayakers.

Contact hours

24 hours

Prerequisites

• Current River Guide
• Prior river experience
• Must be a confident swimmer
• Minimum age: 18

Qualification valid for

3 years

Recertifies

Recreational River Safety (RECRS)
Whitewater Rescue Technician – Rec (WRT-Rec)
Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRTP)

Recerted by

Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRTP)

Taught by

Whitewater Rescue Technician Professional Instructor (WRTPI)
Whitewater Rescue Technician Instructor Trainer (WRT-IT)