Course Level Standards Overview

Rescue Canada course levels are based on the International Rescue Instructor Authority (IRIA) Risk Management Matrix™.

Rescue Canada certification courses are delivered on five levels as delineated by the IRIA. All levels are based on clear, progressive objectives that are evaluated, validated, recorded and tracked. The certification levels are:

  1. Level 1: Awareness/Survival
  2. Level 2: Operations
  3. Level 3: Technician
  4. Level 4: Specialist
  5. Level RM: Risk Management

To view each level of training, choose your course level from menu at left.

Unsure of Training Level?

If you or your agency is unsure of the right level of training, Rescue Canada can assist you in this process. Just call and talk to our risk management people.

Risk Matrix

To learn more about how risk equates to the level of training click on “Risk Matrix" at the left menu.

For further information on the IRIA click “Go to IRIA" at left menu.