IRB Crewpersons Module

Course Overview

The IRB Crewpersons Module is the starting point for education in the IRB. The module gives Surf Lifeguards the knowledge and skills required to respond as a crewperson in rescue situations utilising an IRB.

The IRB Crewpersons Module is a prerequisite for the Senior Lifeguard Award - IRB Driver.

Course Information 

Prerequisites: 14 years of age | Surf Lifeguard Award (Refreshed) |  Current member of a SLS club 
Duration: One day
Delivered by: Club instructors 
Who should complete it: Anyone interested in crewing an IRB 
Candidate requirements: 

  • Attend training day with the club instructor 
  • Successfully complete all components of the examination 

Online Pre-learning: There is an optional IRB Crew person online pre-learning module available. This consist of 1 module:

  1. IRB Crew person Pre-learning online module

This can be accessed via the member portal here: https://webportal.surflifesaving.org.nz/ and you can log in by following these steps: watch here. Once logged in, you can self-enrol by clicking on “Training Library”, then into the “Lifesaving – Powercraft” Course Category, and click on the ‘IRB Crewperson Pre-learning’ “Enrol” button.

  • IRB hull setup 
  • Crewperson skills
  • Single person rescue
  • IRB hull closedown 
  • Theory test 

Topics Covered

  1. Health & Safety
  2. IRB hull 
  3. IRB hull setup 
  4. Fuel 
  5. Crewperson skills and techniques
  6. IRB hull closedown 
  7. Rescues 

Outcomes

At the completion of the module candidates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge and application of health, safety, and risk assessment.
  2. Apply knowledge of IRB hull equipment.
  3. Show and understand the procedures for filling a fuel bladder using all required PPE and equipment.
  4. Show and understand the procedures of IRB hull preparation.
  5. Understand and use correct IRB launching procedures.
  6. Use and apply crewing techniques.
  7. Perform a single person rescue.
  8. Perform a crewperson recovery utilizing reboarding techniques.
  9. Use and apply roll over techniques.
  10. Show and understand the procedures for IRB hull closedown.

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IRB Training Manual

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 (updated September 2024)