| Course No. |
: |
TRD1
|
| Title |
: |
Subscription Categories of Delta Search
& Rescue |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description |
: |
Outlines the membership structure and qualification requirements of the
Rescue Unit, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of the various grades. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD2
|
| Title |
: |
What is "Project Landdroskop?" |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description |
: |
Covers the background and implementation of the emergency radio system
project for hiking emergencies on the Boland hiking trail in the Hottentots-Holland Nature
Reserve. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD3
|
| Title |
: |
Our connection with the Mountain Club of South Africa |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description |
: |
Introduces the Mountain Club and it's various activities, outlining the
involvement of their Rescue Section with Delta Search & Rescue. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD4
|
| Title |
: |
Our connection with Metro Control |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description
|
:
|
A tour of the Metro Control room at the Emergency Services Centre where
their significance in the emergency/rescue environment is emphasised, along with an
explanation of their co-operation with Delta Search & Rescue. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD5
|
| Title |
: |
So you want to buy your own VHF radio... |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
Description
|
:
|
Covers the requirements to be met by Rescue Unit members who wish to
purchase and operate VHF radios for use within the Rescue Unit. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD6
|
| Title |
: |
Map Reading Basics |
| Level |
: |
Intermediate |
Description
|
:
|
Covers the principles of using and interpreting maps of various types,
emphasising their application in the SAR environment. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD7
|
| Title |
: |
Compass Reading |
| Level |
: |
Intermediate |
| Description |
: |
Covers the basic principles of using and applying magnetic compasses as
an aid to navigation. |
| Course No. |
: |
|
| Title |
: |
Basic Rescue Kit |
| Level |
: |
Intermediate |
Description
|
:
|
Details the equipment that Delta Search &
Rescue members are
required to carry in their vehicles and Packs at all times. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD9
|
| Title |
: |
Helidrill - Theory |
| Level |
: |
Intermediate |
| Description |
: |
Describes procedures to be followed when operating in conjunction with
helicopters in a SAR role with specific emphasis on safety. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD10
|
| Title |
: |
Legal Aspects of SAR |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description |
: |
An introduction to the legal aspects that affect SAR activities. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD11
|
| Title |
: |
How to handle the Media |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
Description
|
:
|
Discusses the modus operandi of the media and how to interrelate with
them during SAR activities. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD12
|
| Title |
: |
Basic First Aid |
| Level |
: |
Intermediate |
Description
|
:
|
Covers basic accident related situations and the techniques required to
asses and react to them. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD13
|
| Title |
: |
Defensive Driving Techniques |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description |
: |
Covers techniques to apply when driving "on the road". |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD14
|
| Title |
: |
Hypo & Hyperthermia |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
Description
|
:
|
Describes the symptoms and treatment of these conditions in the field. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD15
|
| Title |
: |
Basic Mountain Firefighting |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description |
: |
Introduces the theory and practical aspects of fighting mountain fires
including application of the Heliborne Aerial Firefighting System. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD16
|
| Title |
: |
Why am I a Rescue Volunteer . . . |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
Description
|
:
|
Discusses some of the philosophies and attributes of a successful SAR
volunteer. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD17
|
| Title |
: |
Introduction to Air Traffic Control |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
Description
|
:
|
Introduction to Air Traffic Control with reference to Search and Rescue
and missing aircraft procedures. |
| Course No. |
: |
TRD18
|
| Title |
: |
Stress Management in SAR |
| Level |
: |
Advanced |
| Description |
: |
An introduction to Critical Incident Stress (CIS) and Post -Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the mitigation of it's effects in the
SAR environment. |
