To provide learners with the required knowledge and practical skills to maintain and operate a rescue craft during normal and emergency situations.

COURSE OUTCOMES

On completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Describe hull design, general requirements and basic workings of the engine, gearbox, steering and electrics

• Launch and recover a Fast Rescue Craft from a slipway or a vessel in response to alarm signals and scheduled drills

• Demonstrate effective boat handling techniques in all weather conditions at all speeds

• Recover Man overboard and provide emergency first aid

• Effectively Demonstrate coming in and leaving from alongside

• Demonstrate pacing at sea alongside a parent vessel to effect passenger and causality transfer

• Maintain effective radio communications

• Conduct search patterns in open water and coastal areas

• Demonstrate effective towing techniques, e.g. lifeboats and life-rafts

• Carry out maintenance as described in manufacturers handbooks