Assessment
For a lifesaver to obtain their IRB Crew-persons award, they must first be a minimum of 15 years of age and hold a Bronze Medallion award. Training usually is conducted over a number of weeks and at least 20 hours of training must be obtained before the final assessment can be sat. Training involves both theory and practical work. The practical work involve learning how to move around the IRB when the driver steers, patient pick up then returning the patient safely back to shore, "punching" waves, signals and holding the IRB steady before and after the IRB has left the shore for the driver.
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