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IRB Crew / Driver Camp


  • Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club Club House, Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai, VIC, 3925 Australia (map)

Learn the skills and knowledge to effectively crew/drive an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations

+ Course details

You will be taught the skills and knowledge to safely:

  • Crew/Drive an IRB
  • Prepare the components of an IRB and auxiliary equipment
  • Contribute to the safe and efficient launching of an IRB
  • Identify the components of an IRB motor
  • Safely and efficiently negotiate the surf while driving an IRB
  • Demonstrate safe crewing positions while negotiating the surf
  • Identify hazards and risks and clearly communicate them to the driver
  • Perform rescues, including conscious and unconscious casualty pick-ups
  • Perform emergency procedures

+ Course requirements

  • You must be a current financial member of Woolamai Beach SLSC, renew here
  • You must be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment to gain the IRBC award.
  • You must be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment to gain the IRBD award.
  • Hold one of the following SLSA awards
    • Bronze Medallion
    • Senior First Aid
    • Resuscitation
    • IRBC (If you are applying for IRBD)
    • Marine Licence (If you are applying for IRBD)

All candidates are required to register through Member Training Portal

Questions? membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au

IRB Driver Camp IRB Driver Camp
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IRB Driver Camp
A$100.00

This camp is for members wishing to obtain either the IRB Driver Award.


IRB Crew Camp IRB Crew Camp
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IRB Crew Camp
A$90.00

This camp is for members wishing to obtain either the IRB Crew Certificate.

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