6. IRB TRAINING

IRB TRAINING DELIVERY BY CLUBS

In 2010/2011 due to a large number of injuries being experienced during IRB training, SLSQ determined that there should be a change to the IRB Training and Assessment process. This included the addition of a Training and Assessment Coordinator (TACO) for IRB Courses. This system is aimed to ensure that the standard of IRB training across the state is uniform.

This system was updated after the May 2019/2020 State Lifesaving Committee Meeting to IRB Facilitators however due to the confusion at the May 2022 State Lifesaving Committee Meeting they have reinstated the old name. IRB TACO’s will now replace IRB Facilitators.

Anyone else wishing to train and assess the same group, must hold a TAE40116 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent*). These members must be endorsed by their Branch.

IRB TACO’s be assigned to courses as required at the discretion of the Regional TACO and the SLSQ Member Education Team. IRB TACO’s will be approved by SLSQ through this system now and anyone else that previously held the IRB Facilitator award will need to apply or will be made non-proficient next season. Those who hold a current Cert IV in TAE can still train and assess IRB courses without the Facilitator award.

Pre-requisites for Regional IRB TACO and Assistant IRB TACO:

• Be a minimum of 20 years of age;
• Hold current IRB driver and crew awards and all relevant units of competencies;
• Hold current IRB trainer and assessor qualifications and TAE units of competencies (40116 or equivalent);
• Hold a current Working with Children Card;
• Demonstrate current competency by training and assessing at least one IRB Crew and Drivers course in the last season;
• Be endorsed by the State IRB Lifesaving Panel and State Lifesaving Committee
  

IRB TACO Expression of Interest Form
If you require any further information regarding IRB TACO, please contact Andrew McAuliffe- State IRB Advisor via SLSQ Lifesaving

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO CLUBS AND MEMBERS?

• Consistent Training and Assessment
• Standardised Training Plans
  

WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE

IRB Crewman Certificate
Silver Medallion IRB Drivers

HOW TO BOOK A COURSE FOR YOUR CLUB
A new IRB course must be generated in Surfguard and the IRB JotForm request with the course number listed should be completed, including all training dates, training times, training locations, alternative venues and training officer details etc. no later than 21 days close of business prior to the commencement of a new IRB course. A confirmation email will be sent to the person completing the form if this is lodged successfully.
IRB COURSE REQUEST JOTFORM LINK

Please see the SLSQ IRB Training and Assessing Step by Step Process CLICK HERE

HOW TO BOOK A COURSE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL
Individual members are to contact their club Chief Training Officer to book into a course.