ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
The Wildlife Rescue Technician programme develops technical capabilities for wildlife rescue operations across challenging environments. The programme covers aerial, confined-space, underground and open-water rescue, as well as rescue operations involving mud and unstable surfaces. Training also introduces rescue equipment management, basic rope systems, ascending and descending techniques, radio communication, advanced first aid and CPR, oxygen therapy and AED operation. The curriculum further addresses species-specific behaviour and stress, safe restraining, evacuation and transportation, advanced medical triage for wildlife, wildlife tracking and monitoring, wildlife orphan reunion techniques, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation.
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR
Wildlife rescue technicians
Wildlife rescue team members
Technical rescue personnel working with wildlife
Field rescue and response personnel
Wildlife monitoring and response teams
Personnel progressing beyond foundational wildlife rescue training
CAPABILITY DEVELOPED THROUGH TRAINING
Technical Rescue Across Environments
Apply technical wildlife rescue principles across aerial, confined-space, underground and open-water rescue environments.
Unstable Surface Rescue
Support rescue operations involving mud and other unstable surfaces.
Rescue Equipment & Rope Systems
Understand rescue equipment management and basic rope systems used during technical wildlife rescue operations.
Ascending & Descending Techniques
Apply basic ascending and descending techniques within technical rescue operations.
Radio Communication
Use radio communication principles during coordinated field rescue operations.
Advanced First Aid, CPR, Oxygen Therapy & AED
Apply advanced first-aid, CPR, oxygen therapy and AED procedures within the scope of wildlife rescue response.
Species-Specific Behaviour & Stress
Recognise species-specific behaviour and stress indicators to support appropriate rescue and handling decisions.
Safe Restraining, Evacuation & Transportation
Support safe restraining, evacuation and transportation of wildlife.
Wildlife Tracking, Monitoring & Medical Triage
Develop capability in wildlife tracking, monitoring and advanced medical triage for wildlife.
Orphan Reunion & Conflict Mitigation
Support wildlife orphan reunion and human-wildlife conflict mitigation activities.
CONTINUE BUILDING YOUR TEAM'S CAPABILITY
Share your organisation's training requirements and the Wildlife Rescue Technician can be delivered for your team.
