[LIFESAVING] Time to get your IRB proficiencies sorted!
We have two upcoming sessions at Stanwell Park Beach for anyone needing to complete their Driver + Crew proficiency.
Saturday 21 November at 12pm with Lauren Ami + Geoff.
Sunday 6 December at 9:30am with Mat + Geoff.
Make sure you get along to one of the sessions and stay current for the season ahead.
Questions? Contact Lauren Ami at
As per 2026/27 - Skills Maintenance Requirements | Surf Life Saving NSW Circular 3958 Released: 18 August 2026 v2
As part of the transition to the updated IRB Crew and IRB Driver awards, a one-off skills maintenance assessment was introduced last season.
Members who successfully completed the one-off transition assessment last season do not need to repeat that assessment and may be deemed proficient through demonstration of competency during normal operational activities.
Members who did not complete the one-off transition assessment last season will need to complete it this season.
All IRB operators are encouraged to review the 9th Edition IRB Manual to gain a better understanding of new content and techniques.
IRB Crew (IRBC)
1. Pre-requisite Awards
A member must be proficient in the Bronze Medallion award.
2. Safe and Effective Crewing
Demonstrate effective and safe crewing practice and ability including:
- Conscious/Assisted patient pick-up (crew perspective)
- Bounce method patient pick-up
- Patient prioritising in a mass / multi rescue situation
Silver Medallion IRB Driver (SMIRBD)
1. Pre-requisite Awards and Licences
A member must be proficient in the following awards:
- Bronze Medallion
- IRB Crew
2. Safe and Effective Driving
Demonstrate the ability to apply safe driving practice including but not limited to:
- Conscious/Assisted patient pick-up (driver perspective)
- Bounce method patient pick-up
- Patient prioritising in a mass / multi rescue situation
- 2 o’clock approach angle for patient pick-ups
