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CRV Crew SAR Training Syllabus & Training Record
This book is used to record a volunteer CRV crew member’s progression through the CRV Crew SAR Training Syllabus. The syllabus provides a structure that helps Coastguard Units to:
 * Identify SAR training needs, and assess crew members according to their SAR ability and knowledge
 * Provide local Unit SAR training in line with the standard national SAR training programme

Standards
This syllabus sets out the minimum standards expected of a CRV crew member. Units may increase the standard expected of crew members according to local requirements by nominating more stringent assessments. Unit Training Officers and Masters are to complete the practical aspects and update the CNZ Database where appropriate.

Resources
The syllabus makes use of a range of resources to train crew members, including the CRV Crew Training Manual and external agencies (e.g. First Aid course providers and Coastguard Boating Education). Guidelines are also provided in the syllabus for internal Unit training, and additional training resources are available on the CNZ website.

Phases
Each of the main phases in the syllabus builds on the one previous. As such it is assumed that a Trainee Crew member has some basic boating knowledge, but no SAR experience. Each phase of the syllabus contains a number of sections, each of which deals with a specific area of training. Minimum assessment guidelines are provided for each section. Once the crew member has completed both the theory module and any practical portion, to the Unit Training Officer’s satisfaction, that unit is signed off.

Time Frames
While there are no maximum or minimum time frames recommended for crew members to complete a particular phase of the syllabus, a reasonable period might be 3-9 months at any one level. The crew member’s attitude, application, and the Units training programme, will ultimately determine how quickly a crew member progresses through the levels.

Other Training (not detailed in Coastguard syllabus)
Crew members should include documentation of any other training that supports their qualification as CRV crew. Pages for recording this information are in the CRV Crew SAR Training Syllabus & Training Record.

Refreshers
To remain current with any training developments, and as a useful refresher, crew members are encouraged to periodically attend training modules even if they have been completed previously. There are pages provided at the back of the CRV Crew SAR Training Syllabus & Training Record.

Sea Time
Crew members should ensure a record their sea time spent on CRV’s is documented in the CRV Crew SAR Training Syllabus & Training Record.