SAR Team Leadership Skills

This course deals with the generic key leadership principles and practice found within the diverse contexts of search and rescue. Participants study dynamic leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, effective team structure, situational awareness and the effective management of subjects. Principles of decision-making, minimising critical incident stress while providing leadership, task management and managing timeframes are also explored. The course is a mix of practical and theoretical issues and involves the students being interactive and exploring the issues in the context of a SAR team leadership role.

Duration: The core course material is normally delivered over two days. There is also introductory work. Assessment occurs alongside the training and through a reflective practice component. Eligible for NZLSAR subsidy

Course recommended for: all search and rescue personnel that have the capabilities to carry out a team leadership role whether as part of a Search, Rescue or Management Team.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course although involvement in a search and rescue sector is preferred.

Venue recommendations: access to classroom type facilities, datashow and 2 rigid stretchers.

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

Equipment requirements:  SAR or HIGH VIZ vest, notebook and pen, clothing suitable for work in the field regardless of weather.

Course Numbers: for 2 Instructors generally a minimum of 14 and maximum 20 participants (negotiable).