Whitewater Rescue Technician Recreational Instructor (WRTRI)

The Whitewater Rescue Technician – Recreational Instructor (WRTRI) pathway is designed for river professionals and outdoor instructors. It is designed for teaching whitewater rescue techniques. Those needing to teach a flood rescue capability should take the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor course.

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)

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)