Induction+Phase+2014+training

There are three components to this **first** phase of your training.
 * During the administration phase you complete various documentation to join Coastguard.
 * The SAR Theory Module phase introduces the concepts, knowledge and skills. Training is completed working through a workbook to support each module.
 * The practical application of the knowledge and skills for this unit is developed through the SAR Practical Competency phase.




 * Administration: **



[|Coastguard Volunteer Application Form]


 * Induction SAR Theory Modules: **






 * Overview: ** Coastguard rates the personal safety of its personnel as paramount. All SAR personnel are individually responsible for personal safety — for their own, and for that of their team members. Maintaining a high standard of safety must be the adopted culture accepted by the team to minimise the risk of personal injury. During a SAR incident emotions can become highly charged with the tendency to overestimate personal capabilities in a desire to render assistance. Over exuberance must be contained within the capabilities of your training and experience. Coastguard’s regular contact with the public will ensure that this safety image is seen as the norm and will ultimately enhance general safety standards.

[|Personal Safety Module]




 * Overview: ** The aim of this training module is to provide Coastguard personnel with a general overview of marine Search and Rescue (SAR) in New Zealand. This includes the key organisations involved and the important role that Coastguard has to play. Trainees will also be made aware of the various titles, roles and responsibilities of different Coastguard personnel involved in SAR incidents. The New Zealand SAR system is unique, in that it consists predominantly of volunteers, all performing quite different roles. The fact that it delivers a highly professional service is testimony to the quality and training of these volunteers.

[|Marine Search and Rescue]



The use of the SSM system puts ongoing safety measures in place to prevent maritime accidents, and place responsibility for this on the vessel owners and operators. The SSM system covers construction, stability, equipment, operating limits, operating parameters, qualifications of the crew, training of crew, vessel maintenance, emergency procedures, and health and safety considerations. Every Coastguard Unit will be a member of a Safe Ship Management Company; these companies are effectively franchised by MNZ to oversee the operation of commercial vessels.
 * Overview: **Safety management systems are administered by Maritime New Zealand. Every New Zealand flagged commercial vessel must comply with the Safe Ship Management (SSM) requirements provided under Maritime Rule Part 21. Safe Ship Management is a system to ensure that the owners and operators of all commercial vessels, including Coastguard Rescue Vessels, operate in a safe and structured manner. It makes ship owners and operators responsible for the daily safe operation of their vessels, ensuring that the safety of a vessel and its crew, and protection of the marine environment, is maintained.




 * Overview: **Human error is widely accepted as the most common contributing factor in accidents at sea. These human factors can be addressed by Crew resource management (CRM). CRM is an approach to improving safety that realises that technical skills alone are not enough to manage a vessel on demanding and complex rescue missions. CRM emphasises the use of all resources available to the Crew of a vessel, including equipment and people.


 * Induction SAR Practical Competencies **