Training/Funded/2013/Offer


 * http://www.ofc.alberta.ca/grant-funded-training.cfm

2-day Team Leader
Description: SAR-trained and experienced volunteers learn the necessary management skills to lead and conduct the resources during a search.

Analysis: Have not seen good course material that would be easily delivered in our locale.

2-day SAR Search Manager Recertification
Description: This refresher course focusing on initial response is a priority course. Teams in regions are encouraged to train together and to bring in their local police to participate in this course. Participation is limited to certified Search Managers. Exercises focusing on SAR management in

Analysis: Ran course in 2012. No current need.

Tabletop or Live Exercise
Description: a regional or multi-team participation. SAR trained and experienced volunteers

Analysis: Larger project than we're prepared to take on.

5-day Search Manager
Description: learn the necessary management skills to lead and conduct a search.

Analysis: Some but not enough students here to host.

Search and Rescue Basics Train the Trainer
Description: Participants learn to teach the basic entry level search and rescue skills and theory.

Analysis: Some but not enough students here to host.

ATV Course
Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard

Boating Course
Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard

Snowmobile Course
Description: In accordance with Canada Safety Council Standard

Analysis: Low participation in 2011. Expect low in 2013. Schedule next course for 2014-2015 when renewals are expected.

Man-tracking
Description: Participants learn to use clues and evidence left behind by the missing person(s).

GPS Training
Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Analysis: Sufficient training in house.

Search and Rescue Basics (40 or 60-hour course)
Description: Participants learn the basic entry-level search and rescue skills and theory.

Wilderness First Aid
Description: Basic and/or advanced course. Wilderness First Aid at the St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross level includes a recertification for Basic First Aid/CPR/AED.

Swift Water Rescue
Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Analysis: Will be running course in Spring 2013.

Rope Rescue
Description: NFPA 1006 or British Columbia Cave Standard. Application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Standard First Aid
Description: In accordance with the Red Cross or St. John's Ambulance curriculum. See also Wilderness First Aid above.

Technical or Specialty Training
Description: As applicable to course, but application must include an explanation of the course required, number of attendees anticipated, and substantiation of the requirement.

Analysis: A catch-all that could include any other course not listed above.
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