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IRB Crew CertificateLearner Guide

PUASAR015A Crew small powercraft in a rescue operationSeptember 2012

Candidate Name:

Assessment ID:

Registered Training Organisation 21799

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IRB Crew Certificate

Learner Guide

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2 IRB Crew Certificate Learner Guide

Acknowledgments

This education resource has been developed by the Australian Lifesaving Academy for use within Surf

Life Saving.

SLSA would like to acknowledge the following people who contributed their time and expertise to

support the development of this resource:

• RichardBudd–NationalPowerCraftAdviser–SurfLifeSavingAustralia

• AmyTeale–ResourceDevelopmentCoordinator–SurfLifeSavingAustralia

• TheNationalEducationCommittee

• TheIRBReviewPanel

• Andcontributorsfromeachstatewhohaveprovidedfeedbackaspartofourcontinuous

improvement process.

Surf Life Saving Australia would like to acknowledge the financial support it has received from the

FederalDepartmentofEducation,EmploymentandWorkplaceRelations.Theviewsexpressedherein

do not necessarily represent the views of the Commonwealth of Australia. The Commonwealth of

Australia does not give any warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the content of this work.

© Surf Life Saving Australia

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use within their own training environment. This permission does not extend to making copies for use

outsidetheimmediatetrainingenvironmentforwhichtheyaremade,orthemakingofcopiesforhire

orresaletothirdparties.Forpermissionoutsidetheseguidelines,applyinwritingto:

Surf Life Saving Australia

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Webwww.sls.com.au

All resources developed by the Australian Lifesaving Academy are reviewed at least annually and

updated as required. Feedback can be supplied through the online Improvement Requests form on

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Contents

Acknowledgments 2

Terminology 4

Icons 4

CourseIntroduction 5Pre-requisites 5CourseOutcomes 5Yourcurrentskillsandknowledge(RPL) 6Whatyouneedtocompletethiscourse 6

Course enrolment 7VETCodeofPractice 8

Topic1–CourseIntroduction 10

Topic2–IntroductiontoIRBEquipment 15

Topic3–IntroductiontoCrewinganIRB 16

Topic4–BasicCrewingoftheIRB 18

Topic5–PerformRescuesinanIRBasaCrewperson 22

Topic6–IRBTowingandBuoyLaying 24

Topic7–IRBAssembly,StorageandMaintenance 26

Topic8–RevisionandReflection 27

AssessmentInformation 28

AssessmentPortfolio 29Learnerdetails 29Competencyrecord 29Assessmentsummary 29

Assessment Task 1: Log of Training hour 30

AssessmentTask2:WrittenQuestioning 32

AssessmentTask3:Observation1–Pre&PostOperationRequirements 35

AssessmentTask4:Observation2–Crewing and Rescues 37

Courseevaluation 39

IRBCrewCertificate–checklist 41


IconsThefollowingicons(symbols)areusedthroughoutthisguidetoindicatethetypesofactivities you will be undertaking as you work through the module.

Course Aim and ObjectivesThis icon is used to bring attention to the course aim and objectives.

Individual Learning ActivityThis icon indicates that learners are required to undertake an individual learning activity. This will usually involve the documenting of individual thoughts and ideas.

Group Learning ActivityThis icon indicates that learners are required to undertake a group learning

activity.Groupactivitiesmaybecompletedinpairs,triosorlargergroups.

Remember this!This icon is used to recap important and critical issues or content that learners should pay particular attention to.

Assessment ActivityThis icon indicates that learners are required to undertake an individual assessment of their skills and/or knowledge. This may involvecompletionofascenario,asetofmultiplechoicequestionsand/or a written exam.

TerminologyThe following terms are used throughout this guide.

IRB InflatableRescueBoat

IRB Personnel IncludesbothIRBDriversandIRBCrewpersons

Marine Licence Licencetodrivearecreationvessel(requiredinmoststates)

Hull The IRB not including the motor and ancillary equipment


Course Introduction

The aim of this course is to help you develop skills and knowledge to effectively participate as crew in

rescues using an IRB.

This course leads to the SLSA Award IRB Crew Certificate. You will also develop knowledge and skills

to enable you to demonstrate competence in the nationally recognised unit of competency:

•PUASAR015ACrewsmallpowercraftinarescueoperation.

ThisunitformsapartofthenationallyrecognisedPUA31310CertificateIIIinPublicSafety(Aquatic

SearchandRescue).

Pre-requisitesCandidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• beatleast15yearsofageonthedateoffinalassessment

• becurrentlyproficientinBronzeMedallion(andholdtheCertificateIIinPublicSafety(Aquatic

Rescue)

Course OutcomesBytheendofthiscourse,youwillbeableto:

Understand the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Crewperson

• ListthedutiesofanIRBCrewperson

• ListthesafetyconsiderationswhencrewinganIRB

Crew an IRB

• ListthedifferentclassesofIRBs

• IdentifythecomponentsofanIRBandancillaryequipment

• ContributetothesafeandefficientlaunchingofanIRB

• Demonstratesafecrewingpositionswhilenegotiatingthesurf

• Performemergencyprocedures

• Observations,hazardsandrisksareidentifiedandclearlycommunicatedtothedriver

Maintain an IRB

• Performpre-operationalchecksandpreventativemaintenanceoftheIRBhull

• Performpost-operationalmaintenanceoftheIRBhull

• Reportmajorwearordamageaccordingtoorganisationprocedures

Perform rescues in an IRB as a crewperson

• Performconsciousandunconsciouspatientpick-ups

• Performcomplexrescuesincludingswimmingrescues,sailboarderandkitesurferrescues.


Your current skills and knowledge (RPL)Youmayalreadyhavesomeoftherequiredknowledgeand/orskillsforthiscourse.Perhapsyou

completed similar training activities in previous work or learned them from performing your job or in

another training course.

If you can demonstrate to your Facilitator/Assessor that you are competent in a particular unit of

competency,youwillnotneedtorepeatthetrainingforit.ThisiscalledRecognitionofPriorLearning

orRPL.Yourpriorlearningisrecognisedwhenyoucansuccessfullydemonstratethatyouarealready

competent.

Ifyoufeelconfidentyoualreadyhavesomeorallofthecompetenciesdeliveredinthismodule,ask

yourFacilitator/AssessorforacopyoftheRPLInformationKitwhichincludesaSelf-Assessment

Checklistforthecourse.Youcancheckyourselfbycompletingself-assessment.

Ifyoufeelthatyoucandemonstratecompetency,talktoyourFacilitator/Assessorabouthavingthis

formally recognised. Your Facilitator/Assessor will then help you to provide evidence of competency.

Competencycanbedemonstratedinanumberofways,andmostcommonlyitisdoneby:

•showingyoualreadyhavearecognisedqualificationwhichdeliveredthesameunit/sofcompetency

OR

•undertakingtheassessmenttasksforthecourse.

TalktoyourFacilitator/AssessorformoreinformationaboutRPL.

What you need to complete this courseYou need:

•afully-qualifiedIRBTrainingOfficer(trainer)

•anexperiencedandqualifiedIRBDriver(maybethetrainer)

•appropriatePPE(e.g.wetsuit,sunscreen,rashvests,Gathhelmets,PFDs)

•SLSAPowercraftManual7thEdition

•thislearnerguide–designedtokeepyourownnotestogether

•accesstoIRBoperatingprocedures

•opportunitiestoundertakeassessmentactivities,includingaccesstofully-equippedIRB


Course enrolment

TO ENROL

Simply fill in the enrolment form and submit with your completed learner guide to your assessor or directly to:

LifeSavingVictoriaPOBox353SouthMelbourneDCVIC3205 | Phone0396766900 | Fax0396818211

Course type: IRB Crew

CourseVenue CourseDate / /

ENROLMENT FORM [all fields are mandatory]

Mr Miss Ms Mrs Other(tickonebox) FirstName Surname

ResidentialAddress Postcode

PostalAddress(ifdifferentfromresidential) Postcode

Phone(h) Phone(w) Mobile Email

Male Female DateofBirth / / VictorianStudentNumber(ifknown)

1) CULTURAL BACKGROUND & LANGUAGE

WereyouborninAustralia? Yes No(ifno,pleasespecify)

DoyouspeakalanguageotherthanEnglishathome? No,Englishonly Yes,other(pleasespecify)

HowwelldoyouspeakEnglish?(tickonebox) Very well Well Notwell Notatall

AreyouofAboriginalorTorresStraitIslanderorigin? No Yes,Aboriginal Yes,TorresStraitIslander

2) MEDICAL CONDITION

Doyouconsideryourselftohaveadisability,impairmentorlongtermcondition? Yes No(ifyes,tickanyoftheapplicableboxesbelow)

Vision Hearing/Deaf Intellectual Acquired Brain Impairment MentalIllness

Learning Physical MedicalCondition Other(pleasespecify)

3) EDUCATION

WhatisyourhighestCOMPLETEDschoollevel?(tickoneboxonly)

Year12orequivalent Year 11 or equivalent Year 10 or equivalent Year9orequivalent Year8orbelow

Inwhichyeardidyoucompletethatschoollevel? Areyoustillattendingsecondaryschool? Yes No

4) PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS

Haveyousuccessfullycompletedanyofthefollowingqualifications?(seebelow) Yes No(ifyes,pleasetickappropriateboxes)

BachelorDegreeorHigher AdvancedDiplomaorAssociateDegree Diploma Certificate IV

Certificate III Certificate II Certificate I Certificate other than above

5) EMPLOYMENT

Ofthefollowingcategories,whichbestdescribesyourcurrentemploymentstatus?(tickoneboxonly)

Full-timeEmployee SelfEmployed–Notemployingothers Part-timeEmployee

Employer NotEmployed–Notseekingwork Employed–Unpaid,workinginafamilybusiness

Unemployed–Seekingfull-timework Unemployed–Seekingpart-timework

6) STUDY REASON

Ofthefollowingcategories,whichbestdescribesyourmainreasonforundertakingthiscourse/traineeship/apprenticeship?(tickoneboxonly)

To get a job To develop my existing business To start my own business

To try for a different career To get a better job or promotion It was a requirement of my job

I wanted extra skills for my job To get into another course of study Forpersonalinterestorself-development

Other reasons

IhavereadandunderstoodtheVETCodeofPracticeandterms&conditionsattached Signed Date / /


VETCodeofPractice

LifeSavingVictoria(LSV)hasdevelopedaCodeofPracticetoaddressandestablishitscommitment to the maintenance of high standards in the provision of vocational education and training. This code of practice pervades all policies and procedures and it is a requirement ofemploymentthatallLSVpersonnel(includingfull-time&casualemployeesandvolunteers),members and clients abide by it.

LEGISLATIONInformation about current legislative and regulatory requirements effecting participant’s training can be found in:• VictorianRegistration&QualificationsAuthority:providesfortheadministrationofa

vocationaleducationandtrainingsystemwww.vrqa.vic.gov.auAustralianQualityTrainingFramework: www.training.com.au

• OccupationalHealthandSafetyAct2004:providesfordutiesandobligationsrelatedtoworkplace health and safety.

• EqualOpportunityAct1995:providesforprohibitionofdiscriminationandotherspecifiedconduct and provides for the investigation into complaints in relation to discrimination.

• HealthAct1958:Specifically–Health(InfectiousDiseases)Regulations2001

AlloftheaboveareavailableontheVictorianLegislationandParliamentaryDocumentswebsite: www.legislation.vic.gov.au• FederalPrivacyAct:Relatingtothecollection,useandstorageofpersonaldataisavailable

on: www.privacy.gov.au• www.comlaw.gov.au

ACCESS, EQUITY, PARTICIPANT SELECTION AND ADMISSIONEveryparticipantwhomeetstheentryrequirements(ifapplicable)asprescribedbytheappropriateTrainingPackagewillbeacceptedintoanytraining/assessmentprogram.

LSV incorporates the principles of equity into all programs.

LSV’s personnel have been instructed in their responsibilities with regards to Access and Equityprinciples.

Participantshaveequitableaccesstoallprogramsirrespectiveoftheirgender,culture,linguisticbackground,race,locationorsocio-economicbackground.

InthePublicSafetyIndustrythereis,duetothenatureofworkperformed,arequirementforthemajorityofpeopletobeable-bodied.However,toenableparticipationinthetrainingofferedbyLSVbyallmembersofthecommunity,specialneedsmaybeaddressedinrelationtothoseunits,whichcanaccommodatespecialneeds.

Thiswillseeallnon-discriminatoryenrolmentcriteriafulfilledalongwithfurtheraquaticsafetyevaluation,deemednecessarybyLSVandupontheadviceofspecialinterestgroups.

Theimportanceofwatersafety,rescueandsurvivalcannotbeoverstressedwhenconductingtrainingforaquaticbasedcommunityrescueactivities,foralltrainingconductedundertheauspicesofLSV.(FurtherdetailregardingparticipationrequirementspleaserefertotheLimitingandPermanentDisabilityPolicy).

Some programs may have a limited number of vacancies and these will be filled in a chronological order upon completion of enrolment.

Admissionprocedureswillthereforebefreeofdiscrimination,andifanindividualdoesnotmeetentryrequirements,allattemptsaremadetoassistthemtoidentifyalternativecoursesof action.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNINGLSVrecognisestheAustralianQualificationsFramework(AQF)qualificationsandstatementsofattainmentissuedbyanyotherRegisteredTrainingOrganisation(RTO).Whererelevantnational recognition of qualifications is applied at no cost to the candidate.

Recognition of prior learning/current competence assessment is available to all participants. Participantswishingtobeassessedinthismodecaneitherprovidesufficientevidenceofcompetenceorundertaketherequiredassessmenttasks.ParticipantswishingtoapplyforRecognition should contact their trainer/assessor. A fee may apply to Recognition of prior learningassessments.Ifthereisacost,thiswillbeevaluatedonanindividualbasisinrelationto the amount of work required and the level of assessor involvement required.

ENROLMENT INDUCTION AND ORIENTATIONLSVconductsanenrolment,inductionandorientationprogramforallparticipants.ThisprogramreviewstheCodeofPracticeandalsoincludesthecompletionofanenrolmentformand any specific needs of the individual participant with regard to:

• language,literacyandnumeracysupport;• venuesafetyandfacilityarrangements;• relevantlegislativerequirementsandaccessibility;• reviewofthetrainingandassessmentprogramandflexiblelearningandassessment;• participantsupport,welfareandguidanceservicesarrangements;• appealsandcomplaintsprocedures;• disciplinaryprocedures;and• recognitionarrangementsandcredittransfer.

PRIVACYLSV collects personal information solely for the purpose of operating under the Australian QualityTrainingFrameworkadministeredbytheVictorianGovernmentwhoistheregisteringauthority.Pursuanttothisroletheregisteringauthoritymayrequirethereleaseofyourpersonal information for the purposes of audit and survey. This may include surveys conductedbyTheSocialResearchCentreonbehalfoftheNationalCentreforVocationalEducationResearch(NCVER)whocollectinformationaboutpeoplewhohavecompletedrecognised vocational training in the previous calendar year and provides information on vocationaleducationandtraininginAustraliatogovernments,theeducationandtrainingsector,industryandthecommunity.UndertheNationalPrivacyPrinciplesyoucanaccesspersonal information we hold on you and you may request the correction of information that is incorrect or out of date.

MARKETINGShouldLSVmarketoradvertiseitsproductsandservices,itwilldosoinanethicalmanner.LSVwillmarketitsproductsandserviceswithintegrity,accuracyandprofessionalism,avoidingvagueandambiguousstatements.Intheprovisionofthisinformation,nofalseormisleading comparisons will be drawn with any other provider or course. Specific course information,includingcontentandvocationaloutcomesisavailablepriortoenrolment.

Ethical Marketing Practices:LSV will adopt policies and management practices which maintain highly professional standards in the marketing and delivery of its products and services and which safeguard the interests and welfare of all participants.

LSV will maintain an educational environment that is conducive for all participants to achieve thepre-determinedcompetencies.

LSV will always gain a participant’s written permission before using information about that individual in any marketing materials and will respect any conditions of permission imposed by the participant.

LSV will always accurately represent training products and services to prospective participants.

LSV ensures that participants are provided with full details of conditions in any contractual arrangements with the organisation.

Accurate and Clear Marketing:Whereadvertisementsand/oradvertisingmaterialsrefertoLSV’sRTOstatus,theproductsand services covered by the organisation’s scope of registration are clearly identified. LSV only advertisesthoseAQFqualificationsitisregisteredtoissue.Advertisementsandadvertisingmaterials utilised by LSV identify nationally recognised products separately from courses recognisedbyotherbodiesorwithoutrecognisedstatus.Thenamesoftrainingpackages,qualifications and/or accredited courses listed in advertising materials utilised by LSV comply with the names/titles recognised by the State Registration Authority. Full information on specific courses is available from LSV prior to enrolment.

LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND NUMERACYLSVrecognisesthatallvocationaltrainingincludeslanguage,literacyandnumeracytasksandall LSV trainers and assessors provide:• materials,resourcesandassessmenttoolsandtasksthatdonotrequireparticipantsto

havelanguage,literacyandnumeracyskillsofmorecomplexitythanthoseusedintheworkplaceforthecompetenciesbeingtaught/assessed;

• clearmodelsofthelanguage/literacy/numeracytask;• opportunitiesforrepeatedandsupportedpractice;and• opportunitiesforindependentpractice

Wheresomeparticipantsrequireadditionalpracticeandtraining,LSVarrangesappropriatelanguage,literacyandnumeracysupport.

DELIVERYLSV ensures that all resources meet the requirements of the relevant endorsed training package(s)and/oraccreditedcourse(s),forthedelivery,assessmentandissuingofqualifications,LSVaffirmsthatithasinplaceandappliesthefollowingresources:• deliverypersonnelwithappropriatequalifications,andexperience,includingassessor

requirementsasidentifiedintherelevantTrainingPackageassessmentguidelines;• deliveryandassessmentresourcesappropriatetothemethodsofdeliveryandassessment

requirements;and• relevantTrainingPackageand/oraccreditedcoursedocumentsandsupportmaterials,

with necessary copyright authorisations

DeliverystrategiesutilisedbyLSVarealwaysselectedtobestachievetherequiredelementsof competence while giving full consideration to the learning style of the participant. The provisionoftrainingmayincludeaflexiblecombinationofoffandon-the-jobdeliveryandassessment.

ASSESSMENTLSV has demonstrable experience and skill in providing or facilitating assessments which meettheendorsedcomponentsofrelevanttrainingpackage(s)and/oraccreditedcoursesinthe areas of recognition sought. LSV is committed to ensuring valid and reliable assessment of achievements against industry competency standards and all assessment undertaken by LSVremainsconsistentwiththeNationalAssessmentPrinciplesandtherequirementsofTrainingPackages.

Assessment Principles:LSVensuresthatallassessmentconductedwithintheorganisationisreliable,flexible,fairandvalid.• Reliable–Allassessmentmethodsandprocedureswillensurethatunitsofcompetency

are assessed consistently and that there is always consistency in the interpretation of evidence.

• Flexible–Assessmentwillbeofferedintheworkplace(on-the-job),inthetrainingenvironment(off-the-job),inacombinationofbothorviarecognitionofpriorlearning/recognition of current competence. LSV will ensure that all assessment methods and practicesallowfordiversitywithregardtohow,whereandwhencompetencehasbeen/will be acquired.

• Fair–Assessmentmethodsandprocedureswillnot,underanycircumstance,disadvantage any participant.

• Valid–Assessmentactivitieswillalwaysmeettherequirementsasspecifiedintheunitofcompetency.Sufficientevidencewillalwaysbecollected,andwillberelevanttothestandard/module being assessed.


Assessment Pathways:LSV offers participants a number of assessment pathways appropriate to the qualification outcome. Assessment conducted for the purposes of national recognition may lead to a partorafullqualificationundertheAustralianQualificationsFramework(AQF).Themainassessment pathways to a qualification can be listed as follows:• off-the-jobtrainingandassessment• workplaceassessment• recognitionofpriorlearning/recognitionorcurrentcompetence• nationalrecognition/credittransfer• on-the-jobtrainingandassessment

Assessor Qualifications:LSV ensures that personnel involved in assessment activities always meet the assessor requirements as set by either:• theassessmentguidelinesoftrainingpackages;and/ortheassessmentrequirements

ofaccreditedcourses;IfLSVpersonneldonothavethevocationalcompetencetoassessidentifiedareas,appropriatelyqualifiedpersonnelwillbeemployedtoprovidethis expertise within the assessment process. LSV may also utilise auspiced assessment arrangements in situations where individual LSV personnel do not meet the total assessor requirements. Such auspiced arrangements may involve LSV personnel assessing in conjunctionwithworkplacesupervisors,industryspecialistsand/orqualifiedexternalassessors.

Assessment Resources:LSV,whendesigningassessmentresources,ensuresthatallaspectsofcompetencearecovered,including:• taskskills(performanceofindividualtasks);• taskmanagementskills(managinganumberofdifferenttaskswithinthejob);• contingencymanagementskills(respondingtoproblems,breakdownsandchangesin

routine);and• job/roleenvironmentskills(dealingwiththeresponsibilitiesandexpectationsofthe

workplace)

All assessment reporting systems will indicate the units of competency that the individual has attained.

Conducting Assessment:Whenconductingassessment,LSVensuresithaspersonnelwithappropriatequalificationsandadherestotherequirementsoftheTrainingPackageandtheAustralianQualificationsTraining Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

LSV ensures that the personnel conducting assessment utilise appropriate methods for recording,storingandaccessingassessmentoutcomes.

Assessment activities undertaken by LSV always follow the methodology outlined below:1.Assessmentproceduresarefullyexplainedtoparticipants.Throughoutalltraining,

participants are regularly reminded of the ongoing opportunity to be assessed when they are ready.

2.OpportunitiesforRecognition(recognitionofpriorlearning/recognitionofcurrentcompetenceandcredittransfer)arealsodiscussed,asareanyavailableflexiblemethodsof assessment. The appeals and reassessment process is also outlined.

3.Theassessmentrequirementsoftheunit(s)ofcompetence/module(s)areoutlined,andany particular arrangements for the workplace/training environment are arranged.

4.Allevidence-gatheringmethodsremainreliable,flexible,fairandvalid.5.Asassessmentsareundertaken,LSVtrainers/assessorsrecordindividualparticipant

assessment results. Sample copies of the assessment instrument are kept by the trainer/assessor.

6.Post-assessmentguidanceisalwaysavailabletoparticipants.7. Students will be given the opportunity for at least one reassessment for any competencies

not achieved on the first attempt.8.Afairandimpartialappealsprocessisalwaysavailable.9.Evaluationofassessmentprocessesandproceduresisgatheredonanon-going

(informal)basis.

EvidencegatheringmethodscommonlyutilisedbyLSVinclude,butareinnowaylimitedto:• graphicpresentation • questioning• projects/assignments • workplaceperformance• audio/visualdisplay • role-play• writtentests • simulation• skillsportfolio • oralpresentation• demonstration

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISMCandidates must not engage in any action that provides an unfair advantage or disadvantagetothemselvesoranyotherpersoninanyassessmentsituation.Plagiarism,collusion,fabricationandcheatingarenotacceptable.

COMPLAINTSParticipantfeedbackisimportanttothecontinuousimprovementoftheVETservicesprovidedbyLSV.Shouldaparticipanthaveacomplaintaboutatrainingcourse,theparticipantshouldcontacttheManager–TrainingServices.

Wheretrainingisconductedforamemberbyalifesavingclub,theparticipantcanmaketheir initial complaint to their club committee representative responsible for training and assessment,generallytheclubChiefInstructor.Allcomplaintsmadeinwritingwillreceiveawritten response. Appeal to the outcome of a complaint is available and will be heard by an independent person/panel.

APPEALS PROCESSAn appeals and reassessment process is an integral part of all training and assessment pathways leading to a nationally recognised qualification or Statement of Attainment under the Australian Recognition Framework.

A fair and impartial appeals process is available to participants of LSV. If a participant wishes toappealhis/herassessmentresult,he/shemayfirstdiscusstheissuewiththetrainer/assessor. If the participant would like to proceed further with the request after discussions withthetrainer/assessoraformalrequestismadeinwritingoutliningthereason(s)fortheappeal.LSV’stimeperiodfortheacceptanceofappealsis28daysaftertheparticipanthasbeen informed of the results of their assessment.

Everyeffortismadetosettletheappealtoboththeparticipant’sandLSV’ssatisfaction.Eachappealmaybeheardbyanindependentpersonorpanel.Eachappellanthasanopportunitytoformallypresenthisorhercaseandisgivenawrittenstatementoftheappealoutcomes,includingreasonsforthedecision.Shouldtheoutcomenotbeacceptabletotheparticipant,theywillbeinformed,inwriting,oftheopportunitytolodgeacomplaintwiththeVictorianQualificationsAuthority.

FEES, CHARGES & REFUNDSWhereaprogramisconductedbyalifesavingclub,theclubwillbeinvoicedthesetfeesandcharges upon issue of the certification. Standard terms will apply to the payment of invoices. LSV does not receive payment of course fees more than ten weeks in advance of a course.

Cancellation Fee:As per club guidelines

Transfer Fee:As per club guidelines

TESTAMURSIssuance of TestamursThe LSV will issue a Certificate where a participant has successfully completed all the requirementsforaqualification(asspecifiedintheappropriateTrainingPackage).

WhenaCertificateforaqualificationisissued,aStatementofAttainmentlistingalltheunitsof competency or modules that the participant has completed for that Certificate will also be issued.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued to participants when they withdraw or cancel their enrolmentinthequalification.However,aStatementofAttainmentwillonlybeissuedifaparticipant has successfully completed one or more units of competency or modules or an accreditedshortcourse,buthasnototherwisemettherequirementsforaqualification(asspecifiedintheappropriateTrainingPackage).TheStatementofAttainmentwilllistalloftheunits of competency or modules completed by the participant.

Forfeiture or Returning TestamursThe LSV may forfeit a Certificate or require the participant to return a Certificate to the issuing RTO in circumstances where:• theQualification/Certificate/StatementofAttainmenthasbeenimproperlyobtained• applicationismadeforareplacementCertificateduetodamageorlegalnamechange• aQualification/Certificate/StatementofAttainmenthasbeenproducedinerror

Reprinting TestamursReprint of Certificates or Statements of Attainment which contain an error are processed and issued at no charge to the participant. Reprint of lost Certificates or Statements of Attainmentwillincurafeeof$5.50.

PARTICIPANT WELFARE, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICESAll participants of the LSV RTO are treated as individuals and are offered advice and support services which assist participants in achieving their identified outcomes.

LSV does not offer formal welfare or guidance services but every effort will be made to assist participants to access appropriate support agencies.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURESAllLSVparticipantsareexpectedtotakeresponsibility,inlinewithallcurrentworkplacepracticesandlegislation,fortheirownlearningandbehaviourduringbothon-andoff-the-jobtraining and assessment. Any breaches of discipline will result in the participant being given a verbal warning. Further breaches will result in the participant having to “show cause” as to why they should not be excluded from further participation in the program.

ACCESS TO PARTICIPANT’S RECORDSEachparticipant’srecordsareavailabletothemonrequest.Participants’recordsarenotavailable to other people unless LSV is requested in writing by the participant to allow such access.

WAIVERI meet the prerequisite requirements of the course I am enrolling in above and have attached evidencefornon-LSVqualifications.

I recognise that the components of the aquatic courses involve activities that may be carried outinbothdeepandshallowwater,someofwhicharequitestrenuousandrequireareasonable level of fitness and swimming ability. I authorise LSV to obtain medical assistance thattheydeemnecessaryshouldanymedicalproblemoraccidentoccur,andIagreetopay all medical expenses incurred on my behalf and I further authorise qualified medical practitioners to administer an anaesthetic if necessary.

Itakefullresponsibilityforanyinjury,illness,lossordamagetomypersonand/orpropertythatmaydirectlyorindirectlyresultfrommyparticipationinthetrainingprogram.Thiswaiver,releaseanddischargeshallbeandoperateseparatelyinfavourofallpersons,corporationsand bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promotion or staging the training program andtheservants,agents,representativesandofficersofanyofthemandshallsooperatewhetherornottheloss,injuryordamageisattributedtotheactneglectofanyormoreofthem.

Iagreetodiscloseanydisability,medicalorotherissuethatmayinhibitmyabilitytoundertake the program as outlined / I know of no reason medical or otherwise that would inhibit me from participation.


This topic will help you answer the following questions:

1.Whatisthiscourseabout?

2.Howwillthiscoursebeassessed?

3.WhataretherolesandresponsibilitiesofIRBpersonnel?

4.WhatarethesafetyissueswhenoperatinganIRB?

5.WhatisthePowercraftCodeofConduct

MostofthecontentforthistopicisintheSLSAPowercraftManual7thEdition.Yourtrainerwilltellyou

whentorefertotheManual.Thisworkbookcontainsthetrainingactivitiesandspaceforyournotes.

Remember this!

•SafetyistheprimaryconsiderationinallIRBoperations,beawareofyourlimitations

•TheIRBisahighprofileandexpensivepieceofequipment.

The IRB is the single most expensive piece of rescue equipment on our beaches. All qualified drivers

and crews are responsible for looking after the equipment and it is expected that all drivers and crews

will treat the boat and motor with the utmost care and respect.

TheIRBisahighprofilepieceofequipment–itattractsattentioninuse–andallcrewmustbeaware

of their responsibility to take training seriously and not run the risk of being seen as sky larking.

Safety is the primary consideration in all IRB operations. Injuries are common for those who do not

followstandardoperatingprocedures,sobeawareofyourownlimitationsandfollowallreasonable

instructions exactly and immediately.

IRB SafetyReference: Powercraft Manual, 7th Ed, p 11–17

Throughoutthiscourse,yourtrainerwillemphasiseanddemonstrateIRBsafetyrelevanttosettingup

theboat,operatingtheboat,cleaning,maintainingandmovingtheboat.Youwillalsolearnaboutthe

IRB safety equipment.

ParticularhazardsandrisksrelatedtooperatingtheIRBinclude:

•WeightoftheIRBandassociatedequipment–requiringteamworkandmanualhandlingskills

•WaterintheIRBandthepotentialforcapsize

•PropellerhazardssuchasfoulingwithdebrisORrisksassociatedwithlonghair,looseclothingor

cords which may become tangled in the propeller

•Riskstoswimmersandsurfersinthewater,andalsosurflinesorlinesattachedtobuoys

•Hazardsintheenvironment,suchasrocks,sandbanksandcliffs

OtherhazardsandrisksassociatedwithsurflifesavingthatarenotspecifictoIRBoperationswillalso

apply,e.g.,operationalstress,fatigue,sunexposure,dehydration,hypothermia,dangeroussurf,etc.

Remember this!

OperatinganIRBisanimportantresponsibilitywithseriouspotentialdangers.NEVERshowoffor

skylark in an IRB.

Topic1–CourseIntroduction


PowercraftCodeofConductReference: Powercraft Manual 7th Ed, p 11

Activity (Group) 1.1: Powercraft Code of ConductYourtrainerwillleadadiscussionaboutthePowercraftCodeofConduct.

Usethequestionsandspacebelowtomakeyourownnotesofpointsyouwanttorememberfrom

the discussion:

1.Whatdoesitmeanforyouto“actresponsiblyandwithcare”asanIRBcrewperson?Whoand

whatareyouresponsiblefor?

2.Whatisyourrolein“promotingacultureofsafety”?Basedonyourdiscussion,listsomeexamples

of behaviour that promote a culture of safety in relation to the IRB.

3.Howareyouaffectedbyinter-serviceagreementsandrelationshipswithotheremergencyservices

inoperatingtheIRB?


RolesofDriverandCrewReference: Powercraft Manual 7th Ed, p 24 & 50

TheIRBDriveristrainedtotakeoverallresponsibilityfortheoperationoftheIRBandtoberesponsible

fortheboat,crewandtothecommunityandorganisation.TheIRBCrewperson/salsohasan

importantroletoplayinthis,underthesupervisionoftheDriver.

Activity (Group) 1.2: Roles of Driver and CrewYourtrainerwillleadadiscussionabouttherolesofDriverandCrewinoperatingtheIRB.Asyou

discussthis,makeyourownnotesbelowaboutthesimilaritiesanddifferencesintheroles:

Role and responsibilities of IRB Crewpersons Role and responsibilities of IRB Drivers

ItshouldbeclearfromthisdiscussionthattheIRBDriverwilltaketheleadinoperatingtheIRBand

that you will follow all reasonable directions.


Activity (Individual) 1.3: ReflectionBeing aware of your own limitations and level of competence and confidence is an important part of

ensuringthesafetyofyourselfandothers,aswellasoftheboatandequipment.

Whatlimitationsmightyouhave?Respondtothefollowingdiscussionpoints:

1. How do you feel about your ability to fulfil the list of duties and responsibilities of an IRB crew

persondiscussedabove?

2.WhatwouldyoudoifaskedtocrewanunfamiliartypeofIRBatanunfamiliarlocationwithdifferent

conditionsfromthoseyouhavepreviouslyexperienced,e.g.,atadifferentbeachduring

acompetition?

Accepting leadership of IRB driverYour safety and the safety of others rely on effective teamwork between you and the IRB driver. You

need to have confidence in the driver’s ability and:

• listentothedriveranddoastheysaypromptly

•onlaunch,ensurecraftisheldstraightandinwaistdepthwater,informdriverofin-comingwaves

•donotgetintheIRBuntiltoldtodosoandthendoitquicklyandsafely

•stayonyoursideoftheIRBunlessinstructedotherwise(maintainbalance)

•alwaysmakedriverawareofobstacles

Communication skills for IRB operationWhencrewinganIRB,youwillneedtocommunicateclearlywiththeDriverandalsowithother

lifesaversonthebeach,andwiththegeneralpublic.Youwillneed:

•Effectivelisteningskillstounderstanddirections

•Goodverbalskillswiththedrivertoaskquestionsandclarifydirections,aswellastowarnthe

driverofhazardsyouhaveobserved,orobservationsmadeduringrescueoperations

•Goodverbalskillswiththegeneralpublic

•Goodverbalandlisteningskillswithpatients

•Goodsignalingskillstocommunicatewithothersonthebeach


Activity (Group) 1.4: Examples of communication skills in actionYour trainer will assign you one of the situations listed above and may provide you with further details

ofthesituation,ormayaskyoutomaketheseupbasedonyourownexperience.

Workwithasmallgrouporpartnertodemonstratetotherestofthegrouphowyouwould

communicate in the given situation.

Use this space to make notes of any points you want to remember:



1.WhattypesofIRBmightIbeexpectedtocrew?

2.WhatIRBequipmentwillIbeworkingwith?

3.WhatarethekeysafetyissuesintheIRBequipmentarea?

4.HowistheIRBpreparedforoperations?



Types of IRBThere are three main types of IRB currently operated by surf lifesaving clubs:

•Class1–mono-hull(softhull)

•Class2–mono-hull(rigidhull)

•Class3–catamaran

Your club may have one or more of these types of boats which have different strengths and

weaknessesinuse.Class1and2boatsareverysimilar,butClass3boatsshouldbecrewedand

driven very differently and most problems experienced with Class 3 boats stem from trying to use

themlikeamono-hull(Class1and2).

Asaqualifiedcrewpersonyoumaybeexpectedtooperateinallthreetypesofboats,butshould

ensureyoureceivedappropriatetrainingandinductiontocrewinanynewmodel–especiallyClass3

–ifyouareunfamiliarwiththeboat.

Pre-operationalproceduresReference: Powercraft Manual, 7th Ed, p 16–18 & 28–29

Activity (Group) 2.1: Practical ActivitiesThis session will involve you in a number of practical activities. Your trainer will explain and

demonstratethefollowingtasks,whichyouwillthenhavetheopportunitytopractice:

Task One

FamiliarisationwiththeIRBarea.Nametheequipmentanditsstorageareas;discusssafety

precautions such as safe storage of fuel procedures.

Task Two

UsingPersonalProtectiveEquipment–Demonstratecorrectuseofsafetyhelmets,wetsuits,booties,

gloves,mask,sprayjacketsandPFD(asrequiredinyourstate/territory)andstingerPPEintropical

regions.

Task Three

PreparingtheIRBforuse–Crewdutiesaslistedp28–29PowercraftManual,7thEdition.

Topic2–IntroductiontoIRBEquipment


Topic3–IntroductiontoCrewinganIRB


1.HowshouldIwarmupforIRBactivities?

2.HowistheIRBcarriedsafely?

3.WhatrolesdoesanIRBCrewpersonhave?

4.WhatcrewingpositionsdoIuseduringIRBoperations?



WarmingupforIRBPersonnelAt the start of any practical training session and prior to routine operations IRB personnel should

warm-upphysicallytominimisetheriskofinjury.Yourtrainerwillsuperviseyoutoperforma10–15

minutewarm-upthatincludesaheart-rateraisingactivitysuchasjogging,followedbystretching.

ManualHandlingoftheIRBReference: Powercraft Manual 7th Ed p 13–15

Activity (Group) 3.1: Practical ActivitiesThis session will involve you in practical activities. Your trainer will explain and demonstrate the

followingtasks,whichyouwillthenhavetheopportunitytopractise:

PracticecorrectmanualhandlingprocedureswithIRBandequipment:

1. In the IRB storage area

2.Onthebeach

DiscussandpracticecorrecttransportationofIRBsusingtrailers,ATVsorbeachvehicles

Introduction to Crewing TechniquesReference: Powercraft Manual 7th Ed p 31–36 & 106–113

InitiallyyouwillpracticecrewingtechniquesinanunladenIRBonland,beforeprogressingto

practicing in the water.

Activity (Group) 3.2: Practical ActivitiesThis session will involve you in practical activities. Your trainer will explain and demonstrate the

followingtasks,whichyouwillthenhavetheopportunitytopractise:

1. Launching–entrytotheboat

2. SittingpositionsinallIRBclasstypes

3. Hand and foot positions

4. Crewpositiontechniqueswhenturning,parallelrunsandtrimmingtheboat

5. Crewpositionswhennegotiatingthebreakandpunchingawave

6. IRBcapsize–rolloverprocedureincludingsurfinganIRBtoshore

7. Emergencydrills

8. Patientpickup–consciousandunconscious

9. Resuscitationofpatientintheboat

10. Return to shore

11. Transporting and lifting patients out of the boat

12.Searchandrescuetechniques


Activity (Individual) 3.3: Review Pre-launch ActivitiesUsethespaceprovidedbelowtomakeanynotesyouwishtokeeptohelpyoutopreparefor

assessment in each of the procedures taught by your trainer. Your trainer may use the following

questions for discussion following completion of practical activities.

1.WhentheIRBmustbecarried,orheavyequipmentsuchasfueltanks,orpatientsmustbecarried,

what are the minimum numbers of people who should lift each of the following:

a)unladenIRB?

b)fullyladenIRB?

c)outboardmotor?

d)fueltanks?

2.Whatarethesixstepsrequiredforsafelifting?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

3.ThecrewpersonanddrivereachhaveanumberofdutiesinpreparingtooperateanIRB.Whatare

the6dutiesofacrewperson?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

4.Duringpatrolwhennotinuse,whereshouldtheIRBbekeptreadyforuse?


Topic4–BasicCrewingoftheIRB


1.HowdoIentertheIRBsafely?

2.HowdoIsafelynegotiatethebreakasaCrewperson?

3.WhatarethedifferentcrewingpositionsIneedtouse?

4. How do I set up and pack away the IRB equipment



Launching and boarding an IRBReference: Powercraft Manual, 7th Ed, p 32


demonstratethefollowingtasks,whichyouwillthenhavetheopportunitytopractise:

Task One

SimulatelaunchingtheIRB–runthroughthestepsonthebeach.

Task Two

SimulateboardingtheIRB–practisejumpentryandhipandbodyrollentriesonthebeach.

Task Three

Chooseasuitablelaunchsite,takingintoaccounthazardsandsurfconditions,thenlaunchandboard

the IRB in the water.


Basic crewing of an IRB in various conditionsReference: Powercraft Manual, 7th Ed, p 31–35

Activity (Group) 4.2: Practical ActivitiesThis session will involve you in a number of practical activities under the supervision of your trainer and

withanIRBDriver.Yourtrainerwillexplainanddemonstratethefollowingtasks,whichyouwillthen

have the opportunity to practise. You should expect to practise some of these tasks many times in

developing your skills:

Task One

Takingupcorrectcrewingpositionandbalancing(trimming)theboatpost-launch,including

proceedingthroughthesurf.Wherepossibleyouwillpractisethisinstillwater,calmorsmallsurf

initiallybeforeattemptingmorechallengingconditions.Nextpractiseproceedingthroughunbroken

andbrokenwaveswhilemaintainingthebalance(trim)oftheboat,i.e.changingpositions,shifting

weight,usingfootstraps,bowropeandhandle.

Task Two

Practisetrimmingtheboatwhilethedrivertakestheboatthroughvariousbasicmanoeuvres,including

portandstarboardturns,figureeightturns,negotiatingwaves,parallelrunning,punchingthrough

waves.

Task Three

Practisereturningtoshore,givingassociatedsignal,andusinghandsignalsandverbal

communicationwiththedriver,andfollowingdriver’sinstructionsaboutwhen/howtoalightfromthe

IRB and lift the IRB above the water line.

Task Four

PracticeenteringtheIRBfromthewater,asifyouhadfallenout.Practicethisindeepwaterandin

chest depth water.

Task Five

Practisere-rightingtheIRBaftercapsizeandsurfingtheIRBbacktoshore.


Activity (Individual) 4.3: Review Launch ActivitiesUsethespaceprovidedbelowtomakeanynotesyouwishtokeeptohelpyoutopreparefor



1.WhatistheroleofthecrewpersoninlaunchingtheIRB?

2.WhatpositionsaretakenbythedriverandcrewpersonwithintheIRB?

3.WhendoesthecrewpersonboardtheIRB?

4.Dependingonyouragilityandtheconditions,therearethreewaysofboardingtheIRB.Whatare

theyandwhenmightyouusethem?


Activity (Individual) 4.4: Review basic crewing activitiesUsethespaceprovidedbelowtomakeanynotesyouwishtokeeptohelpyoutopreparefor



1.Whenshouldthecrewpersonremainseatedandwhenshouldtheystandduringbasicmanoeuvres?

2.Whenshouldthecrewpersonshifttheirweightorpositionduringbasicmanoeuvres?

3.WhatshouldyoudoifyoufalloutoftheIRB?

4.WhatshouldyoudoifthedriverfallsoutoftheIRB?

5.Whattypesofsituationsandhazardsshouldthecrewpersoncommunicatetothedriver?How

shouldthesebecommunicated?

6.WhatareyourkneesusedforwhennegotiatingwavesintheIRB?


Topic5–PerformRescuesinanIRBasaCrewperson


1.Howarerescuesperformed?Including:

a. Observation and lookout procedures

b.Patientpick-upandtransport

c.UseoffirstaidinIRB

d.PrinciplesofSearchandRescueoperations

Activity (Group) 5.1: Practical ActivitiesThis session will involve you in a number of practical activities under the supervision of your trainer and

withanexperiencedIRBDriver.Yourtrainerwillexplainanddemonstratethefollowingtasks,which

you will then have the opportunity to practise. You should expect to practise some of these tasks

many times in developing your skills:

Task One

Practiserescuingsinglepatientsandthenmorethanonepatientinclearopenwater.Includedifferent

rescuetechniquessuitableforconsciousandunconsciouspatientsofvarioussizesandweights.

Practisesingleandduallifts.

Task Two

Practiserescuingsinglepatientsandthenmorethanonepatientinbrokenwater,usingarangeof

suitable techniques.

Task Three

Practiseparticipatinginmassrescues.Includeuseofappropriatesignals.

Task Four

PractisereturningpatientstotheshoreandcarryingthemfromtheIRB.Alsopracticeapplyingrescue

breaths in the IRB immediately following patient recovery from the water and using appropriate signals.

Task Five (optional – depending on conditions prevailing at your location)

Practiserescuingsinglepatientsandthenmorethanonepatientinchallengingconditions,e.g.,

extremebrokensurf,nearrocks,recoveringasailboardriderandtowingthesailboard,etc.


Activity (Individual) 5.2: Review Rescue OperationsUsethespaceprovidedbelowtomakeanynotesyouwishtokeeptohelpyoutopreparefor



1.Whyisthecrewperson’sabilitytobalancetheboatparticularlyimportantwhencomingalongsidea

patientforpickup?

2.Describetwodifferenttechniquesforliftingpatientsoutofthewaterandexplainwhenyouwould

use each.

3.HowwouldyoupositionapatientrequiringresuscitationintheIRB?

4.Whenwouldyouusearescuetubetorecoverapatientfromthewaterandhowwouldyougo

aboutthis?

5.Howdoyouprioritisepatientsinamassrescue?

6.WhatisthepreferredprocedureforliftingapatientfromtheIRBonreturntothebeach?

7.Describetwosearchpatternsthatmaybeusedinasearchandrescueoperation

8.Whataretheotherservicesyoumayworkwithduringasearchandrescueoperationinyourarea?



1.WhatState/Territorymarinelawsaffecttowing?

2.Howtoattach/removeatowrope

3. How to store buoys and anchors in the IRB

4. How to lay buoys



Reference: Powercraft Manual 7th Ed, p 20–21, 70–71 & Appendix 2



Task One

Discussandpracticecorrecttowingprocedures.YouwillcoverStatemarinelawsregardingtowing

and attaching/removing tow ropes.

Task Two

DiscussandpracticecorrectIRBbuoylaying(singlebuoy)

1. Storage of anchors and buoys in the IRB

2.SafelymaneuveringintheIRBwithanchorsandbuoys

3. Safely laying and retrieving buoys

Topic6–IRBTowingandBuoyLaying


Activity (Individual) 6.2: Review Transport and TowingUsethespaceprovidedbelowtomakeanynotesyouwishtokeeptohelpyoutopreparefor


questions for discussion following completion of practical activities

1.WhymustsharporheavyitemsbestowedinthesternoftheIRBratherthanthebow?

2.WhatsafetyprecautionsshouldbetakenwhenbuoylinesareintheIRB?

3.WhatisthelargestsizevesselthatcanbetowedbyanIRB?

4.Describeoneofthetypesofknotyoumayusetosecurecraft

5.Whenyouareobservingthetowedboat,whatshouldyoudoifitbeginstoyawrapidly?



1.HowdoweassembleanIRBthathasbeeninstorage?

2.HowisanIRBdeflatedandpackedupforstorage?

3.WhatotherbasicmaintenancemayIbeexpectedtoassistwith?



Task One

DiscussandpracticeIRBassemblyanddisassembly,including:

1.FullyinflatinganddeflatingtheIRB

2.Insertingandremovaloffloorboards(class1and3)

3. Review manufacturer’s operating manual and instructions for basic maintenance

4.RollingupandstoringIRBs(class1and3)

Activity (Individual) 7.2: Review Post Operational ProceduresUsethespaceprovidedbelowtomakeanynotesyouwishtokeeptohelpyoutopreparefor



1.Whyisthefuelcellremovedpriortorefuelling?

2.WhymusttheIRBlog(andanyotherreports)becompletedeverytimetheIRBisused?

3.Whatarethesignsandsymptomsofpersonaloperationalstressandwhoshouldyoureportthese

to?Why?

4.WhatcanyoudotohelpincreasethelifeexpectancyofanIRB?

Topic7–IRBAssembly,StorageandMaintenance


Topic8–RevisionandReflection

Thistopicwillprovideyouwiththeopportunitytoreflectonthecourseandrevisematerialin

preparation for assessment

Activity (Group) 8.1: Practical Activities

Task One

Your trainer will reconfirm the topic outcomes and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Task Two

EnsurethatthisLearnerGuideiscompletedanddiscusswithyourtraineranyqueriesthatyouhave.

Task Three

Yourtrainerwillexplaintheassessmentproceduretoyou,andthenyouwillcompleteacourse

feedback form


Below is a description of the assessment tasks required to demonstrate competence in this course.

This section is for information only. All evidence should be collected in the assessment portfolio

section of this learner guide.

Assessment Task 1: Log of Training HoursCandidates must demonstrate that they have completed their practical training in a variety of local surf

conditions and record this training in the log of training hours presented for assessment. This training

must be supervised by an IRB Training Officer and the training log sighted by an IRB Assessor.

Iflocalsurfconditionsdonotprovideafullrangeoftrainingopportunities,candidatesshould

undertake additional training if they wish to crew in another area after attaining their IRB Crew

Certificate.

Assessment Task 2: Theory PaperThis task is to assess your knowledge of your duties as an IRB Crew. This task will be conducted

under exam conditions supervised by an assessor. Your assessor will supply you the assessment

questions,pleasewriteyouranswersinthespaceprovidedintheassessmentportfoliosectionofthis

learner guide.

Assessment Task 3: Observation 1 – Pre & Post Operation RequirementsObservation is to be carried out using an IRB and equipment in the beach environment during

completion of normal duties over a period of time. Assessment is to occur on a one to one basis.

Crew is to perform basic maintenance only to IRB and not to the motor. Tasks are to be performed

underthedirectionoftheIRBDriver.

A checklist is provided in your assessment portfolio for your assessor to use when conducting your

assessment

Assessment Task 4: Observation 2 – Crewing and RescuesObservation is to be carried out in an IRB in the beach environment during completion of normal

duties over a period of time or during at least two simulated activities. Assessment is to occur on a

onetoonebasis.TasksaretobeperformedunderthesupervisionoftheIRBDriver.

Candidatesaretoperformaminimumoftworescues:Rescue1–Beyondthebreak

Rescue2–Inwhite-water(asperstaterequirements)Oneoftherescuesmustbeonanunconscious

patient.

A checklist is provided in your assessment portfolio for your assessor to use when conducting your

assessment.

Assessment Information


AssessmentPortfolioThis portfolio includes all of the evidence you are required to submit to your assessor to demonstrate competence in the IRB Crew Certificate and the related competencies listed in the competency record below.

Learner details

First name: Surname:

Dateofbirth: Club / Group:

Telephone:

Email:

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Task4:Observation1–PreandPostOperationRequirements

Task4:Observation2–CrewingandRescues

Comments


Assessment Task 1: Log of Training Hours

Candidates must demonstrate that they have completed their practical training in a variety of local surf

conditions and record this training in the log of training hours presented for assessment. This training

must be supervised by an IRB Training Officer.

Iflocalsurfconditionsdonotprovideafullrangeoftrainingopportunities,candidatesshouldbe

advised to undertake additional training if they wish to crew in another area after attaining their IRB

Crew Certificate.

ParticipantName:

ClubName:

Date: Location:

Training Officer name:

Weather Conditions

Wind: Nil Slight Moderate Strong

Seas: Calm Chop Moderate Rough

Wave Height: 0–0.5m 0.5–1.5m 1.5–2.5m 2.5m+

Training Officer comments:

Date: Location:


Weather Conditions



Wave Height: 0–0.5m 0.5–1.5m 1.5–2.5m 2.5m+



Date: Location:


Weather Conditions



Wave Height: 0–0.5m 0.5–1.5m 1.5–2.5m 2.5m+


Date: Location:


Weather Conditions



Wave Height: 0–0.5m 0.5–1.5m 1.5–2.5m 2.5m+


Date: Location:


Weather Conditions



Wave Height: 0–0.5m 0.5–1.5m 1.5–2.5m 2.5m+


The candidate has completed practical training in the IRB in a full range of local conditions and

performed the tasks to the organisational standards required:

IRBCrewCandidateName: Signature:

IRBTrainerName: Signature:

IRBAssessorName Signature:

Date:


AssessmentTask2:WrittenQuestioningPleasewriteyouranswersinthespaceprovidedbelow.Yourassessorwillprovideyouwiththe

question paper.

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10.(partA)

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Assessment Task 3: Observation 1 –Pre&PostOperationRequirements

Observation is to be carried out using an IRB and equipment in the beach environment during completion of normal duties

over a period of time. Assessment is to occur on a one to one basis.

Crew is to perform basic maintenance only to IRB and not to motor.

Tasks are to be performed under the supervision of the IRB Driver.

Participant name:

Does the candidate perform the following satisfactorily?

Yes No Explanation/description of evidence sighted/comments

Pre-operationalcheck:

Check logbook

Check IRB in a logical manner

Check fuel cell for damage

Refillfuelcell(ifrequired)

Check pontoons and keelson arecorrectlyinflatedandingoodcondition

CheckIRBisingoodcondition;floorboardssecured;footstrapsingoodcondition;ropessecure

Check whistle is working and secure

Check rescue tube is serviceable and secured

Check2paddlesaresecured

Check knife is secure

Checktowropesareserviceable,secured and in good condition

Checkradioisattached(asapplicable)

Transport IRB to and from the beach safely


Participant name:

Does the candidate perform the following satisfactorily?

Yes No Explanation/description of evidence sighted/comments

Pre-operationalcheck:

Postoperationalchecks

Check IRB for damage

WashdownIRB

Assist driver with motor handling as required

Store all equipment correctly

The candidate has performed these tasks to the organisational standards required:


Date:


AssessmentTask4:Observation2 –CrewingandRescues

Observation is to be carried out in an IRB in the beach environment during completion of normal duties over a period of

time or during at least two simulated activities. Assessment is to occur on a one to one basis. Tasks are to be performed

underthesupervisionoftheIRBDriver.

Candidates are to perform a minimum of two rescues:

• Rescue1–Beyondthebreak

• Rescue2–Inwhite-water

• Oneoftherescuesmustbeonanunconsciouspatient.

Participant name:

Does the candidate perform the following satisfactorily? Rescue 1 Yes No Rescue 2 Yes No

Follow drivers directions throughout launch process

Hold IRB square to waves

EnterIRBeffectively

Correctly hold position through waves

Usesignals

Moveintocorrectpositiontoeffectrescue

Ensurethesafetyofselfandothers

MaintainasafepositionintheIRB

SurfIRBtobeach(ifrequired)

Conduct observation and look out procedures

Communicatehazardsandrisks

MaintainbalanceofIRB

Useeffectivemethodforpickinguppatient


Participant name:

Does the candidate perform the following satisfactorily? Rescue 1 Yes No Rescue 2 Yes No

Safely beach IRB

Safely remove patient from IRB

Conduct handover to patrol if required

Carry patient safely to handover site

Safely and correctly lay patient

Providerescuebreathsasrequired

Listen to instructions

Communicate with patient as required

Transport the patient from the IRB to a beach or land location.

Performpatientassessment

Handover patient to other qualified personnel.

The candidate has performed these tasks to the organisational standards required:


Date:


Course evaluationCourse date: Location: Your name: (Optional)

Trainer(s)andassessor(s):

Your evaluation of this program is very important. It enables us to improve our training programs and the quality of our service.

StatementsStrongly disagree

Disagree N/A AgreeStrongly

Agree

Course content

The course was explained to me prior to commencing and met my expectations.

The course had the right balance between theory and practice.

The course was the right duration and intensity.

General comments on course content

Course material

The course materials were clear and easy to follow.

The activities were realistic and effective.

The course materials will be a useful ongoing reference.

General comments on course material

Training personnel

Knowledgewassufficienttoeffectivelydeliverthecourse.

Keptthecourseinterestingandinteractive.

Providedclearandcompleteanswerstoquestions.

General comments for the facilitator

Overall outcomes

Myknowledgeandskillsincreasedasaresultofthis course.

This course has helped me meet or clarify my goals.

Course assessment activities were fair and realistic.

General comments about the overall outcomes of the course

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback

IRBCrewCertificate–checklist

To ensure that your IRB Crew Certificate Learner Guide is complete prior to submission, with the assistance of your assessor, please tick the checklist to ensure all items have been completed and attached as required.

CandidatenameandAssessmentIDwrittenonfrontcover

Plagiarismdeclarationsignedanddatedbystudent–page1

Alltasksandactivitiesinworkbookarecompletedbycandidate–pages10–27

AssessmentPortfolioiscompletedwith:

AssessmentTask1:LogofTrainingHours–page30

AssessmentTask2:TheoryPaper

AssessmentTask3:Observation1–PreandPostOperationRequirements

AssessmentTask4:Observation2–Crewingandrescues

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AssessmentSummarycompletedandsignedbyassessor/s–page29

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