Water Rescue Boat Operator
This online theory course prepares you for the Professional Rescue Module 4 Water Rescue Boat Operator course. You will cover essential knowledge needed before practical training, including COLREGs, basic navigation, and weather awareness. The focus is on safe boat handling, sound decisions, and operating confidently in dynamic rescue environments.
Upon completing the course, you’ll be issued Water Rescue Boat Operator, course prerequisites certificate.
Water Rescue Boat Operator Prerequisites
Issued on sucessful completion of the Water Rescue Boat Operator online course.
Course Modules
Weather & Weather Forecasts
An introduction to weather, including forecasts and how to interpret them.
Weather & Weather Forecasting
- I understand weather & how to interpret a weather forecast.
Basic Navigation
An introduction to charts, interpreting their mearning and how to achieve basic pilotage.
Basic Navigation
- I understand some basics about charts and pilotage in coastal waters.
Collision Regulations (COLREGs)
An introduction to the collision regulations so you will know what to do if you come across another vessel.
Colision Regulations
- I understand what to do when coming across another vessel on the water.
