DEFRA & NFCC Mod 4, Powered Boat Operator
Course length
28 hours (4 days)
Instructor
2:6
Period of validity
3 years
Certification
Digital Outreach Rescue Certificate of Achievement
Venue
Menai Strait, detailed location provided upon booking
Water & Flood Rescue Boat Operator, Mod 4
Goal
To prepare rescue technicians to operate powered rescue boats safely and effectively in inland and floodwater environments under various conditions.
Target group
Emergency Services personnel and others involved in water rescue using powered craft.
Highlights
Emphasises dynamic risk assessments and real-time decision-making.
Comprehensive hands-on training with powered boats in diverse water conditions.
This certification is aligned with DEFRA Con-Ops and NFCC Rescue Boat Code Mod 4 standards.
Description
A four-day course designed for emergency personnel to safely operate powered rescue boats in inland and floodwater conditions, covering both day and night operations.
This intensive training focuses on equipping rescue technicians with the skills to operate powered boats for effective response in various water rescue scenarios. Through practical exercises and classroom instruction, participants will learn to handle boats in challenging water conditions, perform dynamic risk assessments, execute man-overboard recovery, and utilise rescue systems for mass evacuations. The course includes a night exercise to simulate real-life scenarios and ensure proficiency across a range of conditions.
Compliance
DEFRA Con-Ops 2019 Mod 4; NFCC Rescue Boat Code Mod 4 (with RYA Powerboat Level 2)
Previous knowledge
In-date Mod 3 compliant award and RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate with experience in helming powerboats.
Requirements
Age 18+. Aptitude for water-based operations, operational fitness, proficiency in powerboat handling
Progression
Reassessment is recommended every 2 years. This course can contribute toward a Diploma in Specialist Rescue, ‘Specialist Rescue 2 (5085EXQ)’ earning 30 credits.
Theoretical elements
– Dynamic risk assessments and safe operating procedures
– Hydrological impact on powered boat operation
– Use, care, and application of rescue PPE equipment
– Rescue techniques for casualty management and mass evacuation
– Search techniques in water rescue scenarios
Practical elements
– Boat handling in diverse water conditions, including confined spaces
– Man-overboard and casualty recovery drills
– Disabled craft handling techniques
– Mass evacuation and casualty management exercises
– Scenario-based assessments combining boat handling and shore-based support