ONLINE Coastal Waterways Module 31.07.26
July 16, 2026
RLSS UK Water Safety Training – DEFRA-aligned Trainer Assessor (TA)
August 24, 2026
Module 3 – DEVON 26 – 29.10.26
£700
8 available
Event Details
Course Information: This course takes place in Newton Abbot, Devon. Â
Course Information: This is the RLSS UK Module 3 Course, aligned with the DEFRA Module 3, Water & Flood Rescue Technician requirements.
DEFRA Module 3: Water & Flood Rescue Technician module is designed for selected search and rescue personnel and represents the highest level of DEFRA-aligned water safety training offered by RLSS UK. It introduces a range of appropriate water rescue equipment, focusing on its safe and effective use, and gradually builds each candidate’s confidence when operating in, on, and around moving water.Â
Alongside developing the ability to read water conditions, candidates will spend time swimming, practising self-rescue skills, and carrying out both in-water and on-water rescues as part of a coordinated rescue team.Â
Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Module 3 also covers boat and pathway handling, basic line-rescue techniques, and the assessment of hazards associated with still water and unstable ground, such as mud and ice.Â
Course Structure: The course runs over four days in person, with a split between theory and practical each day.
Course Assessment: To achieve the DEFRA Module 3: Water & Flood Rescue Technician certificate, candidates must pass an ongoing assessment throughout the course, comprising verbal questioning and practical demonstrations.
Candidates attending the DEFRA Module 3: Water & Flood Rescue Technician must:Â
- Be 18 years old or over at the time of assessment.
- Have a good level of fitness.
- Be competent at swimming in open-water environments.
Start date: October 26, 2026
End date: October 29, 2026
Start time: 09:00 GMT
End time: 17:00 GMT
Venue: Bristol Maritime, Newton Abbot, Devon
Phone: 0117 929 1153
Email: bookings@bristolmaritime.co.uk
