PROVISION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HM COASTGUARD VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATABASE

HM Coastguard requires a training records database, customised as required, to meet the needs of the Coastal Resource Services (CRS) and provide management information across all levels of the service Coastguard Rescue Officer (CRO) Senior Coastal Operations Officer (SCOO) Coastal Operations Area Commander (COAC) Coastal Operations Divisional Commander (CODC) and HQ. The database should allow the recording of all CRS training and related information e.g. fit/not fit data and driving licence checks. Records should be created and updated by Coastal Officers and all changes should take effect in real time which will save a significant amount of management and administrative resource. The system should be capable of printing qualification certificates and provides information to staff and volunteers regarding current qualifications and re-qualification dates. The system should also be able to support an on-line training library.