COURSES
Silver Medallion IRB Drivers
General course information
Typically run over 2 consecutive Saturdays and Sundays with two week day evening sessions. However this can vary depending on trainer availability, weather conditions, and available resources. Specific schedules will be issued for each course by the lead trainer.
Specific entry requirements
Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:
be at least 16 years of age to commence training
be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
hold and be currently proficient in Bronze Medallion and IRB Crewperson Certificate
hold a current QLD marine license
If 18 years or older, or approaching your 18th birthday, hold a valid working with children Blue Card see the SLSQ Blue Card application process quick reference guide
Blue card holders must also complete the Child Youth Risk Management Strategies Training (CYRMS) and Child Safe Awareness Course accessed via the SLS members area eLearning
Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Driver, including:
Drive an IRB
Perform rescues in an IRB as a Driver
Prepare and maintain an IRB motor
Units of Competency:
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUASAR014 Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations
These units are also part of the nationally recognised qualification PUA31312 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
Assessment
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Annual Skills Maintenance
For this award to remain current candidates must perform an annual skills maintenance activity at a Queensland Club between 01 July and 31 December of each year.
Please note that if you gain your award after 01 July then you are not required to attend a proficiency until the following year