This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to act as a member of a crew of a floodboat on inland waterways in low risk water environments, including in times of flood. Floodboat operations may be conducted in urban or rural environments but does not include offshore operations.

Floodboat operators are expected to act as either the operator of the boat or as a member of the crew. A minimum of two operators is required on a floodboat, one person will be in charge of the floodboat.

Requirements for the operation of the floodboat and crew tasks will be determined by the nature of the incident and/or operation, legislative requirements, emergency management plans, organisational policies and procedures and incident context. Typical operations may include evacuations, transport, searches, rescues and resupply operations.

The unit applies to emergency services personnel, marine operators and waterways management organisations, and marine rescue organisations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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