Search Methods

This course is designed to explore the factors involved in successful searching and introduces the concept of Lost Person Behaviour (LPB) and profiling and the impact that these have on searches. A variety of search methods for both day and night, responsive and unresponsive subjects are explained and practiced in different situations. The Search Methods course analyses and applies knowledge and techniques to search practice and decision making for use in the field in varied environments.

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Course recommended for: all search and rescue personnel, outdoor industry or similar and is regarded as a core course for SAR.

Prerequisites: To attend this course, you must be competent in outdoor skills, in tune with nature and preferably involved in some aspect of Search and Rescue (or similar).

Venue recommendations:  classroom type setting for inside work, Overhead projector and screen and access to a mixture of bush, forest, river environments for outdoor elements. eg: school, scout, outdoor pursuits camp.

Venue hire, participant accommodation and catering are a local cost.

Course Numbers: minimum of 17 and maximum 24 participants (2 Instructors. Negotiable for single Instructor - contact search@sarinz.com to discuss options)

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