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IRB Crewpersons Module

Course Overview

The IRB Crewpersons Module (IRBCM) is the starting point for education in the IRB. It is compulsory for members to have the IRBCM to be able to crew an IRB. The IRBCM gives Surf Lifeguards the knowledge and skill required to respond as a crewperson in rescue situations utilising an IRB.

The IRBCM is a pre requisite for the Senior Lifeguard Award - IRB Driver.

Course Information 

Pre requistes

14 years of age
Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)
Current member of a SLS club

Duration

One day

Delivered by

Club instructors

Who should complete it

Anyone interested in crewing an IRB

Candidate requirements

Attend training day with the club instructor
Successfully complete all components of the examination

Exam Components

Crewing skills
IRB hull closedown
Single person rescue
Theory test
IRB hull setup

 

Topics covered

1. IRB hull

2. IRB hull setup

3. Fuel

4. Crewperson skills

5. IRB hull closedown

6. Rescues

Outcomes

At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:

  1. Crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat
  2. Demonstrate and explain the factors involved in the set up and close down of an IRB hull