BOP IRB Driver Exam + IRB Crewperson Module

Description

IRB Driver Practical & Theory Exam

Date: Saturday 22nd April 2023
Location: Whakatane SLSC
Address: 7 Mair Street, Ohope
Start Time: 9:00am

Registrations close 5pm Friday 7th April 2023.
If you can get registrations in earlier (even if you are unsure if the candidate will be ready) please send them through as this helps with planning and ensures we have adequate training opportunities for those candidates.

Instructors – please complete the Exam Registration Form and return to robynne.cabusao@surflifesaving.org.nz by the close off date.

For candidates with specific learning needs (i.e. reader/writer) please also complete the form on the following link; https://forms.gle/ACXLk9VgS1Liigr69

Candidates must meet all the pre-reqs: 

IRB DRIVER PREREQUISITES:
- Current member of a SLS club
- 16 years of age (Note: no person shall train in an IRB as a driver without first being 16 years of age)
- Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)
- IRB Crewperson Module
- Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate
- Minimum 10 hours logged IRB training (completed since attainment of Surf Lifeguard Award)
- https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/.../powercra.../irb-driver

There will be a requirement for Clubs to bring boats and associated gear, we will confirm details once registrations have closed.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Robynne via email.

**Disclaimer - Conditions will be assessed closer to the exam date, venues and start times may change including to a West Coast beach OR the event could be cancelled depending on conditions so please be prepared for this.