Rescue Water Craft Induction - Eastern Region

Event Details

Sat 19 Aug 9:00AM - Sun 20 Aug 4:00PM
Waihi Beach SLSC, 2 Beach Road,, Waihi Beach 3611, Eastern - Coromandel

Event Contact:

Chaz Gibbons-Campbell

Tel: 027 562 3337

Email: chaz.gibbons-campbell@surflifesaving.org.nz

<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs"><strong>Course Overview:</strong><br />The Rescue Water Craft (RWC) commonly known as a Personal Water Craft (PWC) or Jetski is specially outfitted for surf interaction and operated by experienced Surf Lifeguards.<br />As the operator of a Rescue Water Craft you are responsible for the safety of your crew, the public and yourself. It is important that you understand the risks inherent in operating this type of equipment and your role in assessing and minimising risk.<br />The qualification has a number of theoretical and practical components such as driving in the surf, patient pick up and maritime regulations to prepare experienced Surf Lifeguards for RWC use.<br /><br /> <p><strong>COURSE COST </strong><br />Eastern Region covers the cost of this course however, please note, if you register for this course and withdraw your registration within a week of the course, you will be charged the full cost of the course, which is $120.</p> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"><strong>Prerequisites:</strong><br />• Current &amp; active member of a SLS club<br />• Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)<br />• 20 years of age minimum on the first day of the introductory course.<br />• Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate<br />• Senior Lifeguard Award - IRB Driver (refreshed)*<br />• Full Motor Vehicle Licence (Class 1)<br />• Surf First Aid (refreshed)**<br />• 400m Pool swim under 7.30 minutes<br /><br /></div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">*A minimum of 2 years from IRB Award including 2 seasons operating as a IRB driver is required (at a minimum one IRB driver refresher must have been completed in the last year)</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">**An RWC Operator must hold Surf First Aid prior to attending their RWC Introduction Course<br /><br /></div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Highly recommended: Advanced Surf First Aid (refreshed) | Advanced Lifeguard Award<br />Duration: Variable depending on competency of candidates<br />Delivered by: SLSNZ Regions<br />Who should complete it: Experienced Lifeguards who hold all the required pre-requisites and wish to develop their skills and knowledge in RWC<br /><br /></div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">To Register:<a rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" href="https://forms.gle/Xormym2voNqsM79K6?fbclid=IwAR0weDHqiXAeq9r92uT0Zq2zRUfWDDtncovUfzGxGLmkr9JyOYJnpvFrxF4" target="_blank" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg"> <span style="color: #666666;"></span></a><a rel="noopener" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwdpRbA5VrU1gkrMlJkXzAqmyAeF73z4JSyg_NLEIVUEiiLw/viewform" target="_blank" title="Link">https://forms.gle/BZEta8jHw71Bokk78</a></div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Registrations close 6th August, 2023<br /><br /></div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Note SLSNZ reserves the right to accept members onto the RWC programme at their discretion.</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"></div> Development

Description

Course Overview:
The Rescue Water Craft (RWC) commonly known as a Personal Water Craft (PWC) or Jetski is specially outfitted for surf interaction and operated by experienced Surf Lifeguards.
As the operator of a Rescue Water Craft you are responsible for the safety of your crew, the public and yourself. It is important that you understand the risks inherent in operating this type of equipment and your role in assessing and minimising risk.
The qualification has a number of theoretical and practical components such as driving in the surf, patient pick up and maritime regulations to prepare experienced Surf Lifeguards for RWC use.

COURSE COST 
Eastern Region covers the cost of this course however, please note, if you register for this course and withdraw your registration within a week of the course, you will be charged the full cost of the course, which is $120.

Prerequisites:
• Current & active member of a SLS club
• Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)
• 20 years of age minimum on the first day of the introductory course.
• Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate
• Senior Lifeguard Award - IRB Driver (refreshed)*
• Full Motor Vehicle Licence (Class 1)
• Surf First Aid (refreshed)**
• 400m Pool swim under 7.30 minutes

*A minimum of 2 years from IRB Award including 2 seasons operating as a IRB driver is required (at a minimum one IRB driver refresher must have been completed in the last year)
**An RWC Operator must hold Surf First Aid prior to attending their RWC Introduction Course

Highly recommended: Advanced Surf First Aid (refreshed) | Advanced Lifeguard Award
Duration: Variable depending on competency of candidates
Delivered by: SLSNZ Regions
Who should complete it: Experienced Lifeguards who hold all the required pre-requisites and wish to develop their skills and knowledge in RWC

Registrations close 6th August, 2023

Note SLSNZ reserves the right to accept members onto the RWC programme at their discretion.