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Breaking the Ice

Breaking the Ice. Terrey Hills Unit New Member Induction. Welcome Aboard. Unit Commander – a Brief Introduction. Ron Woosey on a visit to Marine Rescue Cottage Point – February 2011. Breaking the Ice ◄ contents ►. Overview of MRNSW Marine Rescue Terrey Hills

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Breaking the Ice

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  1. Breaking the Ice

  2. Terrey Hills Unit New Member Induction Welcome Aboard

  3. Unit Commander – a Brief Introduction Ron Woosey on a visit to Marine Rescue Cottage Point – February 2011

  4. Breaking the Ice ◄ contents ► • Overview of MRNSW • Marine Rescue Terrey Hills • Membership Application Pathway • Provisional Membership • Ordinary Membership

  5. Overview of MRNSW Marine Rescue NSW is a unification of three volunteer marine rescue organisations The Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Volunteer Rescue Association Marine Division began services at 0600 hours on 1st January 2010

  6. Overview of MRNSW – continued The Primary Aim of MRNSW is to Preserve Life at Sea by providing a range of services MRNSW operations are carried out in accordance with the requirements of NSW State Rescue Board and other federal authorities. CP30 towing a tinnie from Parsley Bay to Berowra Waters Andrew Topp – Search and Rescue Officer at MR Terrey Hills

  7. Overview of MRNSW – continued • Search and Rescue Coordination • Vessel Assist Coordination • Marine VHF radio monitoring • Marine HF/MF radio monitoring • 27 MHz marine radio monitoring • Radio transmission and reception checks • Regular Weather Forecast broadcasting • Tracking of Transitory and Non Transitory vessels • Marine Radio Safety Service • Public Education Courses – MROVCP and MROCP

  8. Overview of MRNSW – continued Categories of Membership Provisional Member Ordinary Member Life Member Honorary Member and Other special categories as determined by the MRNSW Board. Colin Ravenhall and Astrid King doing a chart work exercise at MR Terrey Hills MR Terrey Hills member Lily Charlin skippering CP30 on Broken Bay

  9. Overview of MRNSW – continued How is MRNSW Organised? Marine Rescue NSW Board Commissioner Six Coastal Regions Regional Managers and Officers Regional Units

  10. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills Accredited by The State Rescue Board as a Marine Radio Base – MRB The Prime Specialist Marine Radio Unit in the Sydney Region with the largest radio footprint in NSW Radio call sign - ‘Marine Rescue Sydney’ Marine Rescue Sydney 24-7

  11. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills - continued • Our official area of Radio coverage extends along NSW coastal waters from Norah Head to Port Hacking and seaward along the coastal strip. Included are the estuaries and waterways of Broken Bay, Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay and Port Hacking. MR Terrey Hills

  12. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills - continued • We have marine radio coverage from Port Stephens to Ulladulla on VHF marine band radio channels • We also provide safety listening watches on MF/HF and 27 MHz marine frequencies • We monitor the safety of vessels within our defined area • We provide regular marine weather information, warnings and radio reception checks for the boating public of NSW • We arrange assistance for vessels requiring help in Distress, Urgency or breakdown situations. • WE SUPPORT other Marine Radio Bases and Marine Rescue Units in their endeavors and operations and THEY SUPPORT US

  13. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills - continued 24 hours - 7 days a Week - 365 days a Year • From 1 to 5 members are rostered on duty depending on expected watch workloads • Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays, Public Holidays, holiday weekends and daylight hours during Summer and periods of fine weather are usually busy times with a higher workload • Currently there are 5 Watches scheduled every 24 hours Timing of The Watch Schedule 2100 to 0130 (4.5 hours) 0130-0600 (4.5 hours) 0600–1100 (5 hours) 1100-1600 (5 hours) 1600–2100 (5 hours) Stan Tucker (left) and John Gabbott – ROs on duty at Terrey Hills

  14. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills - continued • Members share the load of late night and early morning watches. Members need to be flexible and work different late night and early morning watches – on some occasions • Some Members work full time so they are limited as to watch availability • Whilst not mandatory, we expect Members to take a turn at the 2100 and 0130 watches, not regularly – but once in 6-12 weeks • On the 2100 and 0130 watches Members are required to stay awake • Backup is always available for any watch

  15. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills - continued Member Training • All members are trained in their duties – at almost no cost • Training meets the NSW State Rescue Board prescribed competencies and standards • MR Terrey Hills has an Education Officer and a Training Officer to assist you to throughout your progression. Enlist their help if needed. • Other members will also assist you once you enter Radio Room training

  16. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills - continued Unit Personnel Unit Commander Deputy Unit Commander Operations Officer, Administration Officer and Training Officer Statistics, Radio Technology, Roster, Membership, Public Relations, Search and Rescue, Treasury, Workplace Health and Safety, Security, Maintenance, Fundraising, Education, Stores, Information Technology, MR Security Service and Special Projects Officers Ordinary and Provisional Members

  17. Marine Rescue Terrey Hills - continued Ranks and Insignia Search and Rescue Officer Radio Operator Deputy Unit Commander Watch Officer Unit Commander

  18. ‘Break the Ice Evening’ with other Inductees, Unit Commander, Training Officer and/or, Education Officer and Membership Officer • Membership forms provided and forwarded when completed in person to the Unit Commander • CrimTrack application form completed New member enquiry with Membership Officer 3 – The Membership Pathway Completed Application Forms forwarded to MRNSW Head Office CrimTrack check With MRNSW Board endorsement Provisional Membershipbegins for six months approval Training Commences Membership rejected

  19. Provisional Membership Eligibility The requirements for eligibility as a Provisional Ordinary member are, that you must • be an Australian Citizen or Resident • be of good character • be aged at least eighteen years • have completed an application form • have agreed in writing to be bound by the Constitution and Rules of MRNSW • have been approved as a Provisional Ordinary Member by MRNSW Head Office

  20. Provisional Membership - continued The MRNSW Joining Process • The Application forms need to be supported by the Unit Commander • Approval must be given by the Board of MRNSW at their next meeting • If Crimtrack approval is given, Ordinary Provisional membership begins and is capped at six months. • There is a training requirement that within the six months an Ordinary Provisional Member must achieve the minimum competency of a Marine Rescue Radio Operator - MR RO

  21. Part 4 - Provisional Membership – continued The Six Months Provisional Membership Period Gives MR Terrey Hills Executive time to see if you are able to cope with the demands of a Marine Rescue Radio Base and together with the training requirements. Gives you time to see if you like how MR Terrey Hills operates, how the team works and whether you want to become a permanent Ordinary Member.

  22. Provisional Membership – continued Progression towards Ordinary Membership includes participation in The Marine Rescue Radio Operator - MR RO Training The Induction Day + A day of seminar style group sessions – no assessment at this stage • A commitment to 20 weeks (average of one Watch per week) on Watch familiarisation and learning at Terrey Hills with (a) competent MR RO(s) • Participation in a MR RO course at MR Terrey Hills • MR RO assessment on completion of MR RO course

  23. Provisional Membership – continued Induction Day Outline – Modules 1 to 6

  24. Provisional Membership – continued Induction Day Outline – Modules 1 to 6 - continued

  25. Provisional Membership – continued Induction Day Outline – Modules 1 to 6 - continued

  26. Provisional Membership – continued Breaking the Ice Induction Course (1 day) Radio Watch Training (nominally over 16 to 20 weeks) Radio Room Observation (about 1hour) • MR RO Course • Units of competency • Understand and relay Weather information • Operate Communications systems and equipment • Communicate in the workplace • Work effectively in a public safety organisation • Work in a team • Follow defined WH&S policies and procedures • First Aid • Elementary Navigation The Steps from Provisional Member to Ordinary Member Uniform Issue Full Ordinary Member MR RO Assessment

  27. The Requirements for Attaining Ordinary Membership • Have a satisfactory record of duty attendance as a Provisional Member • Successfully completed an Induction and the MR RO Training Course • Be nominated for membership by the Executive of MR Terrey Hills and • Attain approval by the Board of MRNSW

  28. Ordinary Membership - continued What’s MR RO Training about? Radio Operators Certificate (MR RO) Elementary Navigation Interpret Weather Marine First Aid Principles of navigation, buoyage, road rules, courses and position plots Obtaining, relaying and interpreting weather information from the BOM First Aid Renewed 3 yearly. CPR renewed annually 5 Modules run in various formats – externally examined • Individual MR RO Competency Assessment • About 60 minutes face-to-face at an agreed time

  29. Ordinary Membership - continued After Confirmation of Ordinary Membership • Your MR uniform will be ordered and collected upon its delivery from the Radio Room annexe at Terrey Hills. • At the next scheduled Unit Mess Meeting new members will wear their uniform and they will be presented with their Competency Certificate(s) and Rating Insignia • Ordinary Membership will be recorded in the Minutes of the Unit meeting • Membership needs to renewed annually, before 1 July every year, an informal process with no fee.

  30. Ordinary Membership - continued The Competencies of Rank *recently included in the competencies of Radio Operator

  31. Ordinary Membership - continued Continuing Membership • Membership continues whilst you remain an active member • Leave of absence is required to be approved by the Unit commander for periods up to 3 months • Leave of absence over 3 months to be approved by the Commissioner • For absences over 6 months, all members are required to take refresher course/s to confirm their competence

  32. Before you Leave Tonight • Complete all necessary forms • Information sheet – prior learning (to be reviewed – work in progress) • Hand in or return the MRNSW forms to the Membership Officer • Crimtrac forms will be collected and forwarded . Your membership application will not progress without confirmation of your status. (usually 4-6 weeks) • If you’re unsure about any aspect regarding tonight please ask one of the members present

  33. Thanks for Attending For those who decide to join us,we look forward to you becoming a qualified and active member.For those who decide not to join us,thank you for taking the time to come along this evening.

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