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Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Boat Operator Instructor (SFRBOI)
This pathway is designed for rescue professionals who want to teach the full suite of boat classes - RBO, FRBO, and SFRBO - and includes flat/slow moving water rescue techniques, flood rescue techniques and swiftwater rescue techniques.
Key Information
Duration
Instructor Training: 5 days Instructor Assessment: 3 days
Running Times
09.15 - 17.00
Awarded Certificates
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator Instructor (SFRBOI)
Minimum standard
Se pre-requisites
Minimum Age
18 yrs
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator Instructor (SFRBOI) pathway is designed for rescue professionals who want to teach the full suite of boat classes - RBO, FRBO, and SFRBO - and includes flat/slow moving water rescue techniques, flood rescue techniques and swiftwater rescue techniques.
Pre-requisites:
- Logged experience of powerboat/swiftwater operations (1 year)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician course
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator course
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EMT or Advanced First Aid qualification
Candidates are expected to further develop their personal skills and knowledge between their training and assessment courses, following an individual action plan outlined in the training course debrief.
Qualification Valid for 2 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.