Rescue Water Craft Induction - Eastern Region
Event Details
Sat 27 May 9:00AM - Sun 28 May 4:00PM
Omanu Beach SLSC, 15 Surf Road, , Omanu 3116, Eastern - Bay of Plenty
Event Contact:
Laura Beanland-Stephens
Tel: 027 489 1937
Email: laura.beanland-stephens@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
Registrations are open for our first RWC Induction for the off-season - this is a short window and there are limited spots that are only open to those who meet the prerequisites (See below).
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.
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.
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
• 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
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
Note SLSNZ reserves the right to accept members onto the RWC programme at their discretion.