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TRAINING
Our training, courses and programs are designed for one specific reason: To upskill people in order to reduce risks, injuries, rescues and fatalities. A significant portion of medical emergencies and rescues on trails in Australia are due to a hikers lack of experience, skills, knowledge and an overestimation of their ability.
Upskill with TRA and reduce your risk exposure out field.
OVERVIEW
Trail Rescue Australia provides specialist training services through individual courses and integrated capability programs. Our training is designed to build practical competence, decision-making ability, and operational readiness for work and activity in remote, regional,
and high-risk environments.
Training can be delivered onsite, in the field, at client facilities, online, or
through blended formats depending on the requirement, environment, and audience.
TRAINING & COURSES
Develop. Prepare. Strengthen.
Our training and courses are practical, structured learning products designed to build skills, knowledge, and operational capability for individuals and teams working or operating in remote, regional, and high-risk environments. Each offering is developed around a defined subject area or capability need, with clear outcomes and delivery options suited to private clients, organisations, government bodies, and operational teams.
PROGRAMS
Learn. Build. Apply.
Our programs are broader capability pathways designed to develop competence over time through multiple learning elements. A program may combine courses, workshops, practical exercises, mentoring, assessments, and follow-up support to build deeper capability, strengthen operational performance, and support longer-term field readiness.
KNOWLEDGE
Insights. Guidance. Learning.
Our knowledge platform supports continuous learning through practical resources, expert insight, and ongoing engagement. Through our online community, live Q&A sessions, articles, guides, and digital content, clients can access relevant information, ask questions, and continue developing their capability between training activities, field deployments, and operational requirements.
CURRENT COURSE OPTIONS
Online & Onsite Courses
A range of online and in-person courses focused on trail safety, namely remote area trails, and end-to-end hikes. Suits hikers, park rangers, photographers, tour guides, and trail runners, especially solo hikers. Environmental conditions cover desert, arid, savannah, tropical, alpine and temperature areas.
Current Course Offerings
Emergency Signalling
Hiker Self-Rescue
High Risk Hiking - Bushfire
Cross Country Trekking
Remote Hiking First Aid
Tropical Hiking
Survivor Mindset
TTT Special (Intermediate Level)
REMOTE AREA WORK
Onsite Courses
Custom design courses developed specifically for people working in remote areas with limited support or access to immediate support services. Suits forestry & NRM workers, park rangers, station staff, researchers, builders/tradies, government workers, Aboriginal land and sea rangers, etc
Current Course Offerings
Remote Travel & Worker Course
Field Ready (advanced course)
Remote Comms & Emergency Signalling
Coastal Survival (NW Kimberley region)
Helicopter LZ Selection & Set Up
Remote Area Caching & Resupply
RAPID RESPONSE
Onsite/ Field
These courses are some of our most popular with experienced hikers, trail runners and Park Rangers. Our Rapid Response courses develop capabilities that enable individuals to act as intermediaries between a situation/individual and emergency rescue.
Current Course Offerings
Rapid Trail Response Course
Rapid Drone Response Course
Rapid Remote Area Vehicle Response
SAR Coordination & Handover
Extended Trail Care Management
FROM THE FIELD
Actual footage and images of rescues, searches, terrain and conditions from the field
Image: Salt lakes across Central Australia is a 'hard use' environment of staff, gear & drones.
Image: Government staff often lack 4WD experience and training for remote area work.
Image: TRA works closely with Aboriginal Traditional Owners and bush trackers during searches.
Image: Looking for a white Landcruiser in the Simpsons Desert was easy on this day.
Video: Narrow gorges like these in the Kimberley often have permanent waterholes all year round. The giveaway is the Livistona Palms.