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

Enrolment Requirements:

• Must be at least 14 years old at the start of training.
• Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion before assessment.
• Be 15 years old by the time of assessment.

Course Dates:

• Theory Session: 26th September 2024, 6:00 PM at Sorrento training room.
• Wet Sessions: Start on 28th September and run through the next two weekends, with the assessment tentatively on 19th October.

Minimum of 6 participants.

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

Crew an IRB:

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.