LandSAR training course

OPERATIONAL TRACKING

OPERATIONAL TRACKING

This course teaches participants operational tracking techniques and tactics including trailing, leap frog sign cutting and building a tracking profile.

These skills are then practiced on a 48 hour tracking exercise, which is run concurrently with the Operational Tracking Team Leader course.

All participants are provided with verbal and written feedback on their skills and potential to be part of an Operational Tracking team.

Minimum number of attendees - 12

To attend this course participants need to have completed Operational Tracking Introduction 

PROCESSING WILDERNESS CLUE SITES

THIS IS THE THIRD OF THE TRACKING COURSES FOR SAR FIELD TEAM MEMBERS.

In this 2 day course, students are expected to have knowledge and field experience of the skills taught in the 2 previous courses (TCS & TWE).

PWCS teaches the skills necessary to deduct the subject’s likely physical and mental condition and equipment carried, and to then make search decisions based on these deductions.

Emphasis is placed on identifying, analysing and processing clue sites in wilderness environments such as camp sites, fire sites, washing and water collection points.

This is fundamentally a practical course with students developing skills previously gained and extending those skills through the application of new theory and practice in the field, with the assistance of expert tutors. 

There will be one evening/night exercise and you will be required to camp out on the Saturday night.

GEAR LIST (please bring)

• Hi viz vest
• Tracking stick
• Compass
• Penknife
• GPS
• Torch
• Headtorch
• Digital camera (if you have one)
• LandSAR field guide, aide memoir and a notebook
• Pens/pencils
• Wet weather gear
• Sleeping bag
• Tent with fly
• Fire lighting equipment
• Camp stretcher
• Water container
• Cooking Equipment
• Food for dinner and breakfast (RAT pack)

Minimum number of attendees - 16

Pre course:

Please revise concepts from Tracking Core Skills and Tracking in the Wilderness Environment, in particular:

• STOPPER
• Use of tracking sticks
• Age of sign
• Decision points
• Toilet sign
• Top sign, bottom sign

Search Managers 5 Day Course

COMBINED TRACKING TEAM

THIS WORKSHOP IS TO REFRESH OPERATIONAL TRACKERS AND PRACTICE WORKING WITH TRACKING DOGS.

It is conducted in two parts:

1. The revision and practice of CTT techniques including lessons learnt, new techniques and field exercises by day and night. The number of Operational Trackers involved is limited by the number of Tracking Dogs and handlers attending.
2. Additional numbers of Operational Trackers will take part in a separate program again covering revision/discussion on new techniques, ideas and lessons learnt, followed by practical exercises both during the day and night.

The program is flexible to meet the needs of participants whilst providing the opportunity to revise and practise skills at all levels.

To attend this course participants need to have completed the Operational Tracking course.

Alternatively, if you are a Search Dog Handler with an operational Tracking Dog you are also eligible to participate. 

Further enquiries on this workshop to ian.newman@landsar.org.nz

SAR LEADERSHIP

The 3 day SAR team leaders course (SAR113) is designed to provide existing and aspiring team leaders and managers with skills and knowledge to help lead small teams to achieve critical tasks often in remote and hazardous terrain.

The course combines theory sessions on leadership, group process, conflict resolution and feedback with plenty of time to put it all into action in the field.

TRACKING IN THE WILDERNESS ENVIRONMENT

THIS IS THE SECOND OF THE TRACKING COURSES FOR SAR FIELD TEAM MEMBERS.

It develops the important skill of sign “cutting” - how to locate sign, determine its age and evaluate its relevance.  You will also learn how to apply decision pointing in the field, identifying specific places where there might be sign or clues.

TWE is a practically based course, meaning you will be outside much of the time so wear appropriate clothing and boots.

You need to come equipped for the weather – wet weather gear may be needed.

There will be one evening/night exercise that will finish between 7-8pm on Saturday evening.  

You must have attended and successfully completed Tracking Core Skills prior to attending this course.

GEAR LIST (please bring)
 A hi-viz vest
 Head torch and handheld torch with spare batteries
 LandSAR field guide
 LandSAR aide memoir
 LandSAR waterproof notebook
 Pen/pencil 
 Magnifying glass
 Silva prismatic compass or GPS
 Penknife
 Tracking stick

SAR Leadership Course

The 3 day SAR team leaders course (SAR113) is designed to provide existing and aspiring team leaders and managers with skills and knowledge to help lead small teams to achieve critical tasks often in remote and hazardous terrain.

The course combines theory sessions on leadership, group process, conflict resolution and feedback with plenty of time to put it all into action in the field.

SAR 113, LEAD A TEAM IN AN ACTION ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT

Searching the Suburban Environment Course

Location to be confirmed.