Powercraft Courses

IRB CREW COURSE

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.

The following nationally recognised units of competency are issued upon completion of this award:

  • PUASAR015A Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation

Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

  • be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
  • be currently proficient in Bronze Medallion (and hold the Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue))

For more detailed information on this award, download a copy of the course syllabus here.

Silver Medallion IRB Driver

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations. 

The following nationally recognised units of competency are issued upon completion of this award:

  • PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
  • PUASAR014A Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations

Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

  • Candidates must have more than 10 hours crewing experience evidenced by log
  • Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to commence training
  • Candidates must be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
  • Candidates must hold and be currently proficient in:
    • Bronze Medallion and Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
    • IRB Crewperson Certificate
  • Candidates must meet the local state Marine Licensing requirements
  • Candidates must hold the following units of competency (normally attained on completion of the Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)):
    • PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace
    • PUAEME001B Provide emergency care HLTFA201A or B Provide basic emergency life support
    • PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment OR PUAOPE013A Operate communications systems and equipment

For more detailed information on this award, download a copy of the course syllabus here.

IRB Crew Feb 2020
Course Dates Saturday 8th February to Saturday 29th February 2020
Timetable Saturday 8th February PM Sat and AM Sun
The course will continue on following days Sunday 9/2, Saturday 15/2, Sunday 16/2 , Saturday 22/2, Sunday 23/2 ,Saturday 29/2
Remaining times tbc most likely 12pm – 3pm on Saturdays and 800–1100am Sundays
Assessment Sunday 1st March Time TBA NCC
Pre-requisites 15 years old, Bronze Medallion
Cost NIL
Lead Trainers Steven Atkins “Spider”, Probationary Trainers Matt O’Connor and Fred Le Forestier
IRB Driver
Course Dates Saturday 29th February to Saturday March 2020
Timetable To be determined depending on numbers
The course will run Sat/Sun leading up to assessment date
Course times tbc most likely 800- 9.30am / 9.30 -1100am
Assessment End March
Pre-requisites · Candidates must have more than 10 hours crewing experience evidenced by log
· Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to commence training and 17 at time of assessment
· Candidates must hold and be currently proficient in: Bronze Medallion, IRB Crewperson
· Candidates must meet the local state Marine Licensing requirements
Cost NIL
Lead Trainers Steven Atkins “Spider”

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