Explanation of Training and Certification

This online course is part of our DeL (Distance eLearning) programme and Blended Learning program. The GSAR Blended Learning program implies that "Upside Down Classroom" meaning that after they take the online training they take a test of 100 questions and upon passing that they take face to face training with the foundation of learning from the course.


RELATED OPTIONS

After the GSAR Blended Training

  1. GSAR Searcher Training (Online Only)
  2. Search Operator
  3. Search Technician (NOT yet SAR Tech)
  4. GSAR Team Leader
  5. GSAR Overhead Manager
  6. GSAR Search Manager
All with Certificates.


DETAILS

The training options are

GSAR Searcher Training (Online Only)

Take this online course and do the online test and get a certificate from ERT SAR

Search Operator

  • Do the GSAR Online Training and then also
  • do a one day practical training and assessment
  • Take a written test - 80% passmark

ERT SAR Members get the single reflective leg band

Search Technician

  • Do Search Operator Certification
  • Do a one day training
  • Take a written test
  • Includes Night Exercise
  • Enhances Tracking and Technical skills

ERT SAR Members get the single reflective leg band

Members get the refective bands after this training


GSAR Team Leader

  • Complete the Search Technician Course
  • Have experience as a Search Tech with Call Outs
  • Do a 4 hour Training
  • Pass a practical assessment
  • Wears Collared Shirt with min. 3 chevrons
  • Gets ICS Admin Pack

GSAR Overhead Manager

  • Complete the Search Technician Course
  • Have experience as a Search Tech with Call Outs
  • Do a 4 hour Training
  • Pass a practical assessment
  • Wears Collared Shirt with min. 3 chevrons
  • Gets ICS Admin Pack

GSAR Search Manager

  • Complete the Search Technician Course
  • Have experience as a Search Tech with Call Outs
  • Do a two-Weekend Training (4 to 5 days)
  • Pass a Practical assessment
  • Pass a Written Assessment
  • Wears Collared Shirt with min. 1 Bar (Group Leader)
  • Gets ICS Admin Pack
(Incident Commander - Not soon)
Then we will offer
  • Mountain Bike SAR
  • Core Rescue Skills - NFPA 1006 Chapter 5
  • Wilderness SAR (NFPA 1006 Compliant)
Then back to
  • International Disaster Response
  • USAR & INSARAG
  • Flood and Water Rescue


Recommended Training

  • ICS

Required Training

  • First Aid & CPR


Complete and Continue