COURSE PURPOSE

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to manage a beach in emergency and non emergency situations

PREREQUISITES

· Minimum 17 years of age · Bronze Medallion/Cert II (not proficient is ok)   AND be proficient in one of the following:   · Surf Rescue Certificate OR · Bronze Medallion OR · Radio Operator Certificate OR · Basic Emergency Care OR · Resuscitation Certificate OR · Siver Medallion Radio Controller OR · Advanced Resuscitation Certificate OR · Senior First Aid OR · Defibrillation Certificate OR · Spinal Management

COURSE CONTENT

·         Responsibilities and Duties of a Lifeguard ·         Regulations at your beach ·         Managing your beach and the public ·         Media Management ·         Liaising with other organisations ·         Risk Management ·         Search and Rescue ·         Navigation ·         Patrol Methods ·         Rescue Scenarios

SLS TRAINING RESOURCES

·         Surf Life Saving Training Manuals ·         Scenario Simulators ·         Power Point Presentations ·         Workbooks

COMPETENCY STANDARDS

None

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: Dependant on prior learning Location: Courses are run by Nationally Recognised Facilitators at a number of venues throughout NSW or at a suitable training venue Numbers: 2-10