IRB Crew Course
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.
Skills maintenance in this award may be assessed by an authorised delegate or current SM IRB Driver. Logged hours should be included in making assessment decisions.
- Members to be assessed on theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate effective and safe crewing practice and ability including:
- Parallel running
- Figures of eight
- Response to signals
- Negotiation of surf as required
- Demonstrate victim rescue to include both unconscious and conscious patients
- Demonstrate ability to carry out a victim lift, exit, carry and lay