Two distinct but interlocking parts of SAR are taught. These are the Search and Rescue Organisation, including the establishment and operation of a Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC), followed by Search and Rescue procedures including the determination of search areas and types and conduct of searches. Between these two parts a day on the COSPAS/SARSAT satellite distress beacon system is taught. Students are given plenty of opportunity to practise controlling incidents through exercises.

Our instructors are all experienced in SAR both from flying SAR sorties and controlling SAR incidents at a RCC.

The basic course lasts 6 weeks; five weeks in the classroom and the 6th week on visits to various SAR units in the United Kingdom. However, courses can be tailored to the needs of the client.