Fast Rescue Craft - NRT

• Launch and retrieval systems for fast rescue boats
• Boat handling in rough seas and restricted visibility
• Man overboard scenarios and casualty recovery
• Onboard safety checks, briefings, and emergency procedures
• Navigation, radio comms, and rescue team coordination
• Equipment inspection, maintenance, and storage

This course is delivered through a blend of:

• Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce fast rescue craft principles, launch and recovery systems, and maritime emergency response procedures.
• Hands-on practical training on purpose-built fast rescue vessels in a controlled marine environment.
• Scenario-based exercises simulating man overboard incidents, search patterns and casualty recovery operations, to apply safe boat handling and rescue practices.
• Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in carrying out fast rescue craft operations.

Fast Rescue Craft (FRC_NRT) course is designed for seafarers, offshore personnel and shipboard crew required to operate fast rescue craft during marine emergencies, across Maritime, Offshore Oil and Gas, and Resource sectors where fast rescue craft are carried on board vessels or facilities. This course is suitable for crew members and emergency response personnel required to demonstrate competence in launching, operating and recovering fast rescue craft as part of their workplace emergency response role.
Learners undertaking this course may include personnel required to maintain and prepare fast rescue craft for emergency operations, take charge of fast rescue craft during launch, operation and recovery, respond to craft emergencies and malfunctions including capsize and righting, conduct search patterns and recover casualties at sea, and operate maritime communications and navigation equipment as part of their day-to-day workplace responsibilities.

Prior Experience Requirements

Due to the high-risk nature of this course, learners are expected to already have current skills and experience in marine survival and first aid before commencing fast rescue craft training. Learners are required to hold:

• Sea Survival — to Standard Personal Survival Techniques STCW Reg. VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-1
• First Aid — to Standard Elementary First Aid STCW Reg. VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-3, or HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Equivalent prior training such as completed BOSIET or TBOSIET programs may also satisfy these requirements. This course builds on these existing skills and does not provide initial training in marine survival or first aid. If you are unsure whether your skills, experience or readiness are suitable, please contact ERGT before enrolling.

Physical Requirements

Fast rescue craft training involves significant physical demands that require learners to safely operate small craft in marine environments, including in rough seas, restricted visibility and cold water conditions. Learners are required to actively participate in activities that may include:

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and foul weather gear, including immersion suits, life jackets and helmets, for extended periods
• Board, operate and disembark fast rescue craft in moving and rough water conditions
• Tolerate exposure to sea spray, cold water, motion and challenging weather during practical operations
• Participate in capsize, righting, swimming and reboarding activities in PPE and foul weather gear
• Sustain physical activity for the duration of practical sessions across the 3-day program

Psychological Requirements

Fast rescue craft training involves exposure to simulated marine emergency scenarios that present specific psychological demands, including operating in open water, managing simulated casualties, and responding to craft emergencies under pressure. Learners are expected to be able to:

• Manage anxiety, stress or discomfort that may arise from operating in open water, rough seas, cold water immersion or restricted visibility
• Tolerate the demands of capsize and righting scenarios, including controlled exposure to overturning craft
• Process complex information about navigation, search patterns and casualty management while making time-sensitive decisions
• Remain calm, focused and task-oriented when responding to simulated marine emergency scenarios across the 3-day program

Behavioural & Safety Requirements

Safe participation in this course relies on consistent adherence to instructions, procedures and safe behaviours. Learners are expected to contribute to a safe learning environment for themselves and others. Learners are required to:

• Operate fast rescue craft, launch and recovery equipment, and personal protective equipment in accordance with training and manufacturer requirements
• Communicate effectively with trainers, crew members and other learners during practical activities
• Immediately report hazards, equipment faults or concerns
• Participate in all safety briefings, practical demonstrations and debrief sessions

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for learners is available on request. More information is available on our website.