Occupational map - Maritime Search and Rescue
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Maritime Search and Rescue - Required Qualifications
Lifeboat - Crew
Coxswain (Coxswain trainee) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Helmsman - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Mechanic (ALB) (Engineer) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Mechanic (ILB) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Navigator - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Crew member - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
1st aider (Crew member) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Hovercraft commander - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Key
Mandatory requirements
Common training available
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Coxswain (Coxswain trainee)
Must undertake all crew qualifications
Training to standard of MCA STCW II/2 Yachtmaster Offshore Practical component (short course, RYA/PST)
Training to standard of RYA Coastal Certificate of Competence
COMSAR training
Separate assessment by RNLI Inspector Helmsman
All crew qualifications
In-house RNLI Helmsman course (including Search and Rescue)
Training to standard of RYA Advanced Powerboat
Mechanic (ALB) (Engineer)
All crew qualifications
Approved Engine Course AEC (MCA)
Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL) for Lifeboats under 750kW (MCA)
Engineering (Level 2) RNLI course in Routine Planned Maintenance
Engineering (Level 3) RNLI course for training specific to type of lifeboat
Separate assessment by qualified marine engineer
Mechanic (ILB)
RNLI ILB mechanics’ course
Navigator
All crew qualifications
NAVSAR course
Training to standard of RYA Coastal Certificate of Competence
Training to standard of MCA STCW II/2 Yachtmaster Theory
RNLI Search and Rescue training, added to the RYA qualifications
Separate assessment by RNLI inspector
Crew member (all)
Crew must be trained for all functions (see occupational map). Some units are mandatory before crew can work on a lifeboat. Other units are mandatory but can be completed within 2 years of joining. Units are subject to ‘skill fade’ and must be refreshed according to a schedule set up by the RNLI.
Crew member (ILB)
Introductory residential course
Powerboat qualification (Level 2) (RYA)
1st aider (Crew member)
Hovercraft commanderr
All crew qualifications
Hovercraft introduction course
Type-approved certificate, standard to type of boat, for completion of necessary number of hours in command
Separate assessment by RNLI inspector
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