COURSE PURPOSE

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an IRB in surf rescue operations. Click here for Course Resources

PREREQUISITES

·         A candidate must be a minimum of 16 year to commence           training and a minimum of 17 years of age on the                     date of final assessment ·         Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in           Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) ·         Hold a current SLSA IRB Crew Person Certificate Award ·         +10hours of crewing experience evidenced by a log

ELEMENTS

·         Prepare for rescue boat operation ·         Operate rescue boat ·         Conduct emergency drills ·         Conduct rescue boat search and recovery ·         Recover and restore vessel ·         Determine current location, destination and resources ·         Determine and plan a safe course ·         Navigate to destination ·         Return to home port ·         Complete post navigational activities

SLS TRAINING RESOURCES

Participant Workbook 1 Surf Life Saving has a complete Trainers and Assessors Resource including the SLSA Powercraft Manual

COMPETENCIES

PUAEQU001B - Prepare, maintain and test equipment        PUASAR001B - Undertake a rescue operation in a small powercraft

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: Approx. 8-10 sessions Location: Courses are run by professional Nationally Recognised Trainers and Assessors to members of affiliated clubs Numbers: 2-8