Marine Safety Essentials for Recreational Powerboats

Through interactive sessions and simulated scenarios, participants will learn the importance of preparation and planning, effective communication using marine devices, and proper usage of safety and floatation equipment. The course covers emergency distress procedures, navigation techniques using GPS, and proficient boat handling, including anchoring and manoeuvring.

Additionally, participants will gain insights into boat maintenance, understanding emergency situations such as fire safety, and the significance of complying with regulations and laws governing recreational boating. The course also emphasises environmental stewardship and social responsibilities in promoting ethical boating behavior and respecting other water users.

As an acknowledged provider of marine training, we are well aware that competency-based instruction coupled with hands-on scenario training yields exceptional outcomes for the learners.

The course includes a combination of theory and practical sessions, including the following features:

• Preparation & Planning: Effective trip planning and risk assessment for safer boating experiences.
• Weather Conditions and Forecasts: Interpreting weather forecasts for safe boating decisions.
• Marine Communications Equipment: Understanding and using marine communication devices.
• Safety Devices: Introduction to essential safety equipment and proper usage.
• Floatation Devices: Types and correct use of floatation devices.
• Emergency Distress Procedures: Protocols for distress situations and using flares.
• Situational Awareness: Developing vigilance to prevent accidents.
• Manoeuvring and Anchoring Techniques: Mastering boat handling and anchoring, Boat Ramps, Trailers, Launching, and Retrieval.
• Best practices for boat handling on land.
• Maintenance: Importance of regular boat maintenance.
• Understanding Emergency Situations: Awareness of potential emergencies, including fire safety.
• Social Responsibilities: Ethical boating behaviour and environmental responsibility.
• Regulations & Laws: Familiarity with boating regulations and laws.

NOTE: Our Public Courses will only run if the minimum number of attendees has been met. If you book onto one of our public training sessions and the minimum number has not been met, the training may get cancelled. We will endeavour to give you at least five working days notice of cancellation.

NOTE: This upcoming course does not issue Unit Standards.