International Standards for professional lifeguarding as an operator of a Jet Ski
SLSGB Rescue Water Craft (Jet-ski) Driver
To provide a qualification that meets the International Lifesaving Standards for professional lifeguarding as an operator of a Jet Ski that has a sled for rescue operations.
Validity
12 months from the date of assessment. An SLSGB RWC proficiency must be completed to maintain validity, on an annual basis.
Pre-requisites
Minimum of 18 years of age on the date of assessment.
Hold a valid SLSGB Beach Lifeguard Qualification, or a nationally/internationally recognised ‘Lifeguard’ qualification equivalent.
Minimum Guided Learning Hours – 20 hours prior to assessment.
Syllabus
PART A: THEORY, FITNESS AND DRY TESTING
Theory: Complete the RWC – Driver -theory Paper (multiple choice, pass mark of 80%). Theory questions concern all aspects of RWC operations and are given on the day of Assessment. Answers to theory papers may be given orally if required.
Fitness: Complete the standard fitness test for RWC operations.
Dry: Demonstrate knowledge of the following sections.
Section 1 Technical Knowledge
Technical information
Pre-Operational Duties
Post-operational duties
Section 2 General Knowledge
Public image
Risk vs. benefit
Signals
Radio
International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (IRPCS)
Knots
Preparing a RWC for transportation
Rescue Boat Code
PART B: RESCUE SKILLS AND WET TESTING
Section 3 General Operations
Effective positioning of the RWC for operations
Launch and recovery
Starting and boarding
Driving in surf
Beaching the RWC
Section 4 Hazards and Surf Survival
The Punching Manoeuvre
Impeller Clearance Procedure
The Capsize Drill
Engine failure in surf and returning a disabled RWC to shore
Section 5 Rescue Techniques
A single casualty rescue from a surf zone or unbroken water by a solo driver
A single casualty rescue from a surf zone or unbroken water by a dual crew
A single casualty rescue near rocks or obstacles by a dual crew requiring a Rescue Tube
A mass rescue
Mass rescues Requiring Alternative Techniques
Section 6 Casualty Management and Evacuation
Casualty lifting techniques
Dive incident management and hypothermia
Casualty transfer
Section 7 Patrol, Search and Craft Assistance
Patrolling and shepherding
Combined RWC/IRB operations
Search types
Windsurfer recovery
Kite Surfer recovery
Assessment
Complete the SLSGB RWC driver-training course and in the process accrue 20 hours afloat (including 10 hours in surf greater than one metre high, for ‘Surf Endorsement’).
Submit a completed training log for each candidate to the Assessor.
Each candidate completes a multiple choice theory paper (pass mark 80%).
Each candidate completes Part A: Theory and Dry Testing.
Each candidate completes Part B: Rescue Skills and Wet Testing.