CRV Crew Training Theory Module Workbook Name: Instructor: Unit: Date: New Zealand Search and Rescue This workbook is to be completed as the Instructor works through the module The key learning for each section is given and the questions relate to the key learning Each section is to be completed to an achieved standard This workbook is not an examination. It is to record your learning, your thinking, collaboration and provide evidence of interacting with the content of the theory module Crew member has ACHIEVED / NOT ACHIEVED the Theory Module Workbook Signed ( Instructor): Date: 1
Key Learning This Theory Module Workbook is composed of a number of sections Each section has a key learning that is a summary of elements of the Theory Module Questions and activities within the workbook provide opportunities for the crew to engage with the theory aspects in a variety of ways. The workbook provides a record of interaction and is designed to be kept by the crew member The Instructor will sign off each section to evidence that the key learning has been achieved Section 1. NZ SAR Structure Key Learning Different organisations and agencies all sit within a recognised national structure. Instructor 2. New Zealand s SAR Responsibilities Various legislation and conventions are relevant to marine SAR operations. 3. The Role of in Marine SAR is accountable to coordinating authorities in relation to marine SAR. 4. Categories of SAR Incidents The category of a SAR incident depends on who the responsible authority is. 5. Operations Preventative operations are not distress situations and the Coordinating Authorities do not need to be involved. 2
1. NZ SAR Structure Key learning: Different organisations and agencies all sit within a recognised national structure. 1.1 Using the diagram Our Sector take each of the sections and name the people or organisations that are active in your area of operation. For example Section Coordinating agencies Person or Organisation Senior Sergent Martin Paget Maritime Unit Surf life saving Waiuku Surf Lifesaving Other providers Local fishing club Emergency medical helicopter services Trustpower TECT helicopter Land search and rescue Wairoa Land SAR Bluff Riverton 2. New Zealand s SAR Responsibilities Key Learning: Various legislation and conventions are relevant to marine SAR operations. 2.1 What part of the New Zealand SAR region is most active in? The twelve mile limit around the New Zealand coastline And New Zealand lakes and rivers. 3
2.2 is governed by the provisions of which Act of Parliament? Maritime transport Act 1994 3. The Role of in Marine SAR Key learning: is accountable to coordinating authorities in relation to marine SAR. 3.1 Which coordinating authorities could task in a marine SAROP? / New Zealand Maritime New Zealand/ 4. Categories of SAR Incidents Key Learning: The category of a SAR incident depends on who the responsible authority is. 4.1 For Category 1 and 2 incidents name the coordinating authority and give two examples of the types of incidents that fall into each category: Coordinating Authority Examples Category 1 New Zealand 1. Overdue vessel 2. Person in trouble in local harbour Category 2 1. Missing aircraft 2. Distress beacon activation 4
5. Operations Key Learning: Preventative operations are not distress situations and the Coordinating Authorities do not need to be involved. 5.1 You are training in your CRV and you hear a Mayday call over the VHF radio. Who should ultimately be informed? / New Zealand (as life is in imminent danger) 5.2 For each of the operations listed below select which organisation is ultimately responsible. Choose either, or. Operation Organisation Plane ditching into the sea Dismasted yacht in the local harbour Vessel capsized on a bar crossing Overdue kayak Injury to person on board a yacht in the Pacific Mechanical breakdown of a fishing vessel Call from local surf club to assist with person swept out to sea 5