4.5. SILVER MEDALLION IRB DRIVERS

COURSE SUMMARY
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.

PRE-REQUISITES
Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• be at least 16 years of age to commence training
• be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
• hold and be currently proficient in Bronze Medallion and IRB Crewperson Certificate
• hold a current state marine license.
  

WHO CAN TRAIN?

• Training Officer IRB, OR
• Facilitator IRB (currently endorsed as per state requirements)
  

Refer to section 6. IRB TRAINING for booking requirements.

NATIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES

• Powercraft Training Manual 8th Edition
• Silver Medallion IRB Driver Learner Guide
• Silver Medallion IRB Driver Delivery and Assessment Guide
• Silver Medallion IRB Driver PowerPoint
  

PAPERWORK REQUIRED
Please refer to the Training Course Report for all paperwork requirements and location of documents – SLSQ Silver Medallion IRB Driver Training Course Report

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Driver, including:
• Drive an IRB
• Perform rescues in an IRB as a Driver
• Prepare and maintain an IRB motor
  

WHO CAN ASSESS?

• Assessor Silver Medallion IRB Driver, OR
• Facilitator Silver Medallion IRB Driver (currently endorsed as per state requirements)
  

ASSESSMENT
Refer to Training Course Report for all requirements and versions – Click here

• Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
  

SKILLS MAINTENANCE/PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

• For this award to remain current candidates must perform an annual skills maintenance activity at a Queensland Club between 01 July and 31 December of each year.
• Please note that if you gain your award after 01 July then you are not required to attend a proficiency until the following year
• Members to contact clubs and/or Branch relative to proficient dates in their region
• Please note that QLD members are not permitted to attend proficiency outside the state
  

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