COURSES

IRB Crew (IRBC)

Current Members Only

Course Dates

IRB Crew courses are typically run as follows:

• 1 Weekday evening

• Plus 1 Saturdays and Sundays

Currently we have no First Aid Courses scheduled at the Alex SLSC

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Pre-Requisites

Candidates must be at least 15 years of age on the final assessment date and hold a proficient Bronze Medallion

What's Covered

​Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat in surf rescue operations.

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Learning Outcomes:

List the different classes of IRB

Identify the components of an IRB and ancillary equipment

Contribute to the safe and efficient launching of an IRB

Demonstrate safe crewing positions while negotiating the surf

Perform emergency procedures

Observation, hazards and risks are identified and clearly communicated to the driver

Maintain an IRB:

Perform pre-operational checks and preventative maintenance of the IRB hull

Perform post-operational maintenance of the IRB hull

Report major wear or damage according to organisation procedures

Perform conscious and unconscious casualty pick-ups

Perform complex rescues including swimming rescues, sailboarder and kite surfer rescues.

Assessment

Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. This will take place on the final day of the course.