Swiftwater Rescue Boat Operator (SRBO) - General Information

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This class is designed to train Rescue Technicians to operate from motorised boats in a swiftwater environment and complies with the training requirements of Defra Module 4. Two delivery options are available; a 4 day class which includes the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Award (the Level 2 is a pre-requisite for the SRBO class), or a 3 day course for those who already hold an RYA Level 2 Powerboat Award.

SRBO - 4 day option (includes RYA Level 2 Powerboat)

Course outline

Days 1 and 2 cover the RYA Powerboat Level 2 award whilst days 3 and 4 focus on motorboat handling in swiftwater conditions and the application of bank-based rescues from boats.

Course content (SRBO elements)

Includes:
- Flat water powerboat operations (RYA Level 2 content)
- Swiftwater features and hazards
- Motorboat handling in swiftwater conditions (ferry glides, breaking in & out, etc.)
- Application of bank based rescue techniques from boats:
- Casualty management techniques
- Access/egress options in powered boats
- Night operations
- Searching from powered boats
- Capsize and recovery drills

Course pre-requisites

Current Rescue 3 SRT certification or alternative Defra Module 3 compliant certification

SRBO - 3 day option (for certified RYA Level 2 Powerboat operators)

Course outline

The first day of the course is a powerboat operator refresher, preparing candidates for the rest of the course. Days 2 and 3 focus on motorboat handling in swiftwater conditions and the application of bank-based rescues from boats.

Course content

Includes:
- Flat water powerboat operations re-cap
- Motorboat handling in swiftwater conditions:
- Swiftwater features and hazards
- Motorboat handling in swiftwater conditions (ferry glides, breaking in & out, etc.)
- Application of bank based rescue techniques from boats:
- Casualty management techniques
- Access/egress options in powered boats
- Night operations
- Searching from powered boats
- Capsize and recovery drills

Course pre-requisites

Current Rescue 3 SRT certification or alternative Defra Module 3 compliant certification
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Certificate

Related Links:
Rescue 3 (UK) Courses Flowchart
Rescue 3 (UK) and UCLan Partnership

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