IRB Drivers (IRBD)

Current Memebers Only

Course Dates

IRB Drivers courses are typically run as follows:

• 1 Weekday evening

• 2 x Weekends including an Assessment Date

Please click on the 'Register Here' To view the IRB Driver course dates

Pre-Requisites

Candidates must be at least 17 years of age on the final assessment date, hold a proficient Bronze Medallion and IRB Crew Certificate, and a current QLD marine license

What's Covered

​The IRB Driver is responsible for safely operating the IRB in the surf zone and managing the IRB Crew.

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Learning Outcomes:

List the duties of an IRB Driver

List the safety considerations when operating an IRB

Provide direction to an IRB Crewperson in all their operational duties

Communicate effectively with Crewperson, the public and patients in the normal performance of duties

Drive an IRB

Identify the components of an IRB motor

Launch an IRB safely and efficiently

List motor hazards in the surf

Safely and efficiently negotiate the surf while driving an IRB

Perform emergency procedures

Perform rescues in an IRB as a Driver

Perform conscious and unconscious patient pick-ups

Perform complex rescue operations including swimming rescues, sailboarder and kite surfer rescues

Contribute to search and rescue operations; liaising effectively with other emergency response services as required

Prepare and maintain an IRB motor

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

Perform post-operations maintenance of the IRB motor

Perform motor re-start procedure after submersion in the surf

Report major wear and damage according to organisational procedures

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.