Course Details


SLS MEMBERS ONLY – IRB Crew

Upcoming Courses

NameDateTimeLocationAvailable SpacesCostSingle Enrol
SOMERTON SLS MEMBERS ONLY – IRB Crew1 April 202308:30 am – 04:30 pmSomerton Surf Life Saving Club7$0.00
WEST BEACH SLS MEMBERS ONLY – IRB CrewDates held by Chief Instructor08:30 am – 04:30 pmWest Beach Surf Life Saving Club20$0.00
CHRISTIES BEACH SLS MEMBERS ONLY – IRB CrewDates held by Chief Instructor08:30 am – 04:30 pmChristies Beach Surf Life Saving Club3$0.00
MOANA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – IRB CrewDates held by Chief Instructor08:30 am – 04:30 pmMoana Surf Life Saving Club8$0.00
WHYALLA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – IRB CrewDates held by Chief Instructor08:30 am – 04:30 pmWhyalla Surf Life Saving Club7$0.00
GOOLWA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – IRB CrewDates held by Chief Instructor08:30 am – 04:30 pmGoolwa Surf Life Saving Club48$0.00

Introduction:

The IRB Crew course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively crew and inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.

Target Audience:

Pre-Requisites

To enter the IRB Crew Certificate course candidates must have meet the follow course prerequisites:
  • Minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
  • Hold and be proficient in Bonze Medallion 

Learning Outcomes:

  • PUASAR015 – Crew a Small Powercraft in a rescue operation

Learning Methods:

Assessment
Participants will be assessed individually and in group activities. Participants need to display competency in all assessable elements to successfully complete the unit package PUASAR015 accreditation.
 
Assessment is conducted using the following methods:
  • Scenario assessment – Participants are required to demonstrate the essential skills and knowledge to respond to a range of first aid or emergency situations‚ including scenarios aligned with the performance criteria required for this program.
  • Demonstration of IRB Crew skills– Participants will demonstrate all skills required for the assessment of IRB crew including scenarios.
  • Theory Assessment – Participants must complete theory assessments (eLearning & gap theory assessment) with a 100% pass rate.

Program Benefits:

Content:

  • This course includes the following elements:
  • Introduction to working with IRB’s
  • Introduction to IRB equipment
  • Introduction to crewing an IRB
  • Basic Crewing of the IRB
  • Perform rescues in an IRB as a crewperson
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations
  • IRB towing
  • Surf equipment & basic maintenance