The IRB Crew Certificate course is run for members by local Surf Life Saving clubs.

Course Outcomes
 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Crewperson
• List the duties of an IRB Crewperson
• List the safety considerations when crewing an IRB

Crew an IRB
• List the different classes of IRB’s
• 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
• Observations, 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 rescues in an IRB as a crewperson
• Perform conscious and unconscious casualty pick-ups
• Perform complex rescues including swimming rescues, sailboarder and kite surfer rescues.

Prerequisites

To enter the IRB Crew Certificate course you must have met the following course pre-requisites.
• Minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
• Hold the SLSA Bronze Medallion

Enrolment

Contact your Club Administration to enrol in the next IRB Crew Certificate course.