IRB driver/crew courses

Inflatable rescue boat driver and crew courses are starting in February.

IRBs are a crucial piece of equipment which allow lifesavers to swiftly reach beachgoers during an emergency. They’re also used when Elwood LSC performs water safety duties at numerous triathlons and swim events across the state while the club has a competition team which takes part in carnivals in Victoria and interstate during the off-season.

Members taking part in the IRB driver course must be a minimum of 17 years of age on the date of final assessment, hold and be currently proficient in SLSA Bronze Medallion and IRB Crew Certificate and have a Victorian boat operator licence. Those undertaking the crew course must be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment and be currently proficient in SLSA Bronze Medallion.

2025 Upcoming IRB Crew Courses
February 27, 6pm-9pm
March 2, 1pm-6pm
March 4, 6pm-9pm
March 6, 6pm-9pm
March 8, 1pm-6pm
March 9, 1pm-6pm

April 3, 6pm-9pm
April 5, 1pm-6pm
April 6, 1pm-6pm
April 8, 6pm-9pm
April 10, 6pm-9pm
April 13, 1pm-6pm

2025 Upcoming IRB Driver Courses
February 24, 6pm-9pm
February 25, 6pm-9pm
February 26, 6pm-9pm
March 1, 12pm-6pm
March 4, 6pm-9pm
March 6, 6pm-9pm
March 8, 1pm-6pm
March 9, 1pm-6pm

March 27, 6pm-9pm
March 29, 1pm-6pm
March 30, 1pm-6pm
April 1, 6pm-9pm
April 6, 1pm-6pm
April 8, 6pm-9pm
April 10, 6pm-9pm
April 13, 1pm-6pm

To register for a course go to mt.lsv.com.au, log in using your SLS Members Portal username and password, select “Find A New Course” and in the Filter Results field type in “Elwood”. The Elwood courses will show up and click on “Enrol” for the relevant course.
Once you have completed the enrolment you can start the online component at any time.

Please check the training and courses page for session dates and details.