IRB Driver

Cost: £295

To provide a standard for the operation of an Inshore Rescue Boat as a Driver.
Course Units and Contents:

Technical knowledge
General knowledge
General Operations
Hazards and surf survival
Rescue techniques
Casualty management and evacuation
Patrol, search and craft assistance

Pre-requisites:

Minimum of 18 years of age on the date of assessment.
Hold a valid SLSGB Beach Lifeguard qualification or recognised national/international equivalent.
Hold a valid IRB Crewperson qualification (or internationally recognised equivalent).
Minimum Guided Learning Hours – 20 hours prior to assessment.

Validity:

12 months from the date of assessment. A relevant SLSGB IRB proficiency must be completed to maintain validity on an annual basis.

Course duration:

This course runs for 5 days in total, this will include 20 hours afloat (including 10 hours in surf, greater than 1 metres high, where conditions allow to gain ‘Surf Endorsement’). An assessment will take place on the 5th day.

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