
The Senior Lifeguard Award - IRB Driver (SLA-IRBD) is designed to create competent IRB drivers. The qualification has a number of theoretical and practical components such driving in the surf, solo driving and maritime regulations to prepare Surf Lifeguards for IRB use. It is compulsory for members to have the SLA-IRBD to drive an IRB. The SLA-IRBD gives Surf Lifeguards the knowledge and skill required to respond in rescue situations utilising an IRB. The SLA-IRBD is a pre requisite for the National Lifeguard School.
Pre requistes |
16 years of age | Current member of a SLS club You must hold your Surf Lifeguard Award for at least 6 months before you start any IRB Driver training. |
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Duration |
Variable depending on competence and instruction structure 2-8 weeks |
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Delivered by |
Club instructors |
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Who should complete it |
Anyone interested in driving an IRB |
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Candidate requirements |
Attend training sessions with the club instructor |
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Exam components |
Theory test |
Single person rescue |
1. IRB engine |
2. Engine reinstatement |
3. IRB engine set up |
4. Maritime regulations |
5. Driving skills |
6. IRB engine closedown |
7. Rescues |
8. Operations |
At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:
To begin training for this qualification contact your club
This Manual includes topics and content to assist a candidate to gain either their IRB Crewperson Module or Senior Lifeguard Award - IRB Drivers Award. Once candidates have completed their module or award, the training manual should be kept by them as reference. Hard copies of this manual can be purchased from SLSNZ.
Online Download: IRB Training Manual (pdf, 9MB) (updated September 2018)
This workbook has been created specifically for IRB Driver candidates. All candidates training towards their IRB drivers must complete this workbook.
Online Download: IRB Driver Workbook (pdf ,9MB) (updated September 2018)