Whitewater Rescue Technician Professional Instructor (WRTPI)

The Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional Instructor (WRTPI) pathway is designed for instructors who have an extensive background in the recreational whitewater industry who wish to teach professional river guides.

Prerequisites

• Whitewater Rescue Technician – Recreational (WRT-Rec)
• Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRTP)
• Documented experience working in a Class III or above river environment
• EMT or Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
• Approval by WRT curriculum committee

Qualification valid for

2 years

Instructor training & assessment

Observe, assist & be assessed by Whitewater Rescue Technician Instructor Trainer (WRT-IT) and/or as agreed upon with Rescue 3’s International office

Able to teach

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