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Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crew Certificate

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

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

Observation, hazards and risks are identified and clearly communicated to the driver

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

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.

What qualifications and/or prerequisites do I need?

To undertake this role you need to hold or obtain the following qualifications and prerequisites:

Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications

Prerequisites

Bronze Medallion

Register your interest for upcoming Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crew courses

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24 Kennedy Drive Point Lookout QLD 4183
PO Box 122 CLEVELAND QLD 4163

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