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.
After the GSAR Blended Training
- GSAR Searcher Training (Online Only)
- Search Operator
- Search Technician (NOT yet SAR Tech)
- GSAR Team Leader
- GSAR Overhead Manager
- GSAR Search Manager
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
- Mountain Bike SAR
- Core Rescue Skills - NFPA 1006 Chapter 5
- Wilderness SAR (NFPA 1006 Compliant)
- International Disaster Response
- USAR & INSARAG
- Flood and Water Rescue
Recommended Training
- ICS
Required Training
- First Aid & CPR