State Emergency Service Details

SEM0101 Flood Boat

SEM0101

Provides the knowledge and skills required to operate a SES flood boat and carry out tasks associated with flood and inland water situations rescue safely and effectively. Tasks include (but are not limited to):
  • on-water manoeuvring
  • navigation
  • trailer reversing

Introduction:

The Flood Boat Operations course has been developed to provide SES members with the knowledge and skills to undertake flood and inland waterways flood boat operations. The course has been written to satisfy Queensland SES organisational requirements and to reflect the nationally accredited unit PUASES009 – Undertake inland flood boat operations.

Target Audience:

SES Staff and Volunteer Members

Learning Outcomes:

  • SEM0101 Flood Boat Operations
  • PUASES009 Undertake inland floodboat operations

Learning Methods:

This course is conducted via a Face-to-Face workshop. 
Pre-registration tasks 4-5 hours
eLearning 2hours
Face to face component is approximately 4-6 days in duration (2-3 weekends)

Program Benefits:

  • prepare a vessel for operations
  • launch a vessel
  • operate a vessel during the day and night while conducting a range of activities with operational context
  • conduct a range of relevant emergency drills
  • conduct a search and recovery from a vessel
  • conduct a resupply
  • recover and restore a vessel
  • complete relevant documentation in accordance with legislation and organisational policies and procedures
  • maintain personal and crew safety at all times
  • undertake the responsibilities of a commercial vessels master.

Content:

  • Pre-course learning review
  • Introduction to operations and crewing
  • In water survival and recovery
  • Inductions and equipment
  • The vessel, trailer and maintenance
  • Pre-departure checks and towing
  • On water safety
  • Launching
  • Boarding, starting and making way
  • Reduced visibility activity
  • Emergency drills
  • Vessel manoeuvring
  • Recovery
  • Search procedures
  • Transport roles
  • Advanced skill activities (optional)

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