Powercraft award holders may need to demonstrate skills in a ‘one off’ skills maintenance check or may be deemed as proficient via demonstration of competency during normal operational activities.

All members must demonstrate proficiency in the pre-requisite awards associated with these awards as follows:

IRB Crew

• Proficient Bronze Medallion

Silver Medallion IRB Driver

• Proficient Bronze Medallion
• Proficient IRB Crew
• Hold a current state/territory boat license (where applicable).

IRB Crew (IRBC)

Skills maintenance in this award may be assessed by an endorsed delegate. Demonstrate effective and safe crewing practice and ability including:

• Parallel running
• Figures of eight
• Response to signals
• Negotiation of surf

Silver Medallion IRB Driver (SMIRBD)

Skills maintenance in the Silver Medallion IRB Driver award can only be assessed by an IRB assessor. Demonstrate the ability to apply safe driving practice including but not limited to:

• Parallel running
• Figures of eight
• Response to signals
• Negotiation of surf

Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV)

• Members must participate in an SSV Operator Induction for each new SSV make and model that they have not driven before.
• Members must ensure a current and valid licence is maintained in SurfGuard.