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Rescue Boat Operator (RBO)
The Rescue Boat Operator course is suitable for people with little or no powerboat experience, who wish to attain an inland boat handling and rescue boat capability on flat or slow-moving water.
The Rescue Boat Operator course is suitable for people with little or no powerboat experience, who wish to attain an inland boat handling and rescue boat capability on flat or slow-moving water.
Key Information
Duration
2 days
Running Times
09.15 - 17.00
Awarded Certificates
Rescue Boat Operator (RBO)
Minimum standard
You must be a competent swimmer
Minimum Age
18 yrs
The Rescue Boat Operator course is suitable for people with little or no powerboat experience, who wish to attain an inland boat handling and rescue boat capability on flat or slow-moving water.
Course Content Includes
- Scope of operations
- Boat & hull types
- Drive units
- Maintenance
- Pre & post trip checks & procedures
- Rescue boat equipment
- PPE
- Communications
- Weather considerations
- Navigation considerations
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Launching & recovery
- Crew operational roles
- Boat handling under power and with paddles
- Towing
- Anchoring
- Crew person overboard & recovery
- Casualty pick up
- Casualty management
Qualification Valid for 3 years
Ratios: Minimum 1:2 Maximum 1:4
Included:
All our courses are offered on a residential basis and includes all required kit, providing boots, helmets, buoyancy aids, throw bags, and full Aquatek dry suits during delivery, at no additional cost.
All our courses are offered on a residential basis and includes all required kit, providing boots, helmets, buoyancy aids, throw bags, and full Aquatek dry suits during delivery, at no additional cost.