This page provides links to all the Member Training and Education resources used by volunteer Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators (‘TAFs’), Chief Training Officers (CTOs) and Branch Directors of Education (DoEs).
Members can also find the resources linked below at any time within the SLS Members Area Document Library:
- Organisational Level – Surf Life Saving NSW
- Category – Education
You will need your unique SLS Members Area Login Details to access some training resources.
Members may also refer to the one-page summaries within the following documents:
Training Management Resources
Key Documents
Course Advertising
Required Course Paperwork
- Training Course Report
- Participant Joining Instructions
- Enrolment Form
- Attendance Record
- Participant Evaluation Form (One per participant)
- Assessment Portfolios (See Course Resources)
Additional Course Paperwork
Additional Resources
Course Resources
Emergency Care Pathway
- Resuscitation (Resus)
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
Aquatic Rescue Pathway
- SRC and BM
- Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR)
- Gold Medallion (GM)
Powercraft Pathway
- Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV) (Induction for each new SSV)
- IRB Crew Certificate (IRBC)
- Silver Medallion IRB Driver (SMIRBD)
- RWC Operator (RWC)
Beach Management Pathway
- Radio Operator (RO)
- Silver Medallion Beach Management (SMBM)
Online Education Systems and Applications
Skills Maintenance Resources
- Skills Maintenance (‘Proficiency’)
- Pre-Season Information Pack
Note:
- Chief Training Officers are encouraged to schedule skills maintenance sessions for education team members earlier in the season to support their re-endorsement process.
- For each award in SurfGuard, please allow up to four weeks to have its proficiency date extended from when you have completed all its skills maintenance requirements.
- Skills maintenance only renews an SLSA award’s currency. It does not renew any units of competency.
TAF Endorsement and Re-endorsement Resources
TAF Endorsement
More information about TAF endorsement can be found in the latest SLSNSW Training and Education Standard Operating Procedures and on our Become a Trainer, Assessor, Facilitator webpage.
TAF Re-endorsement
More information about TAF re-endorsement can be found in the latest SLSNSW Training and Education Standard Operating Procedures and on the SLSNSW TAF Re-Endorsement webpage.
- SLSNSW Skills Maintenance Resource Links
- SLSNSW TAF Pre-Season Online Module
- Online TAF Re-Endorsement Form
The following paper-based resources are still available upon request to SLSNSW Training and Education Team (education@surflifesaving.com.au):
- TAF Re-Endorsement Kit
- VET Professional Development Logbook.
TAF Mentor Resources
More information about TAF Mentors can be found in the latest SLSNSW Training and Education Standard Operating Procedures
Education Officer Resources
Education Administration Resources
Click the links below to access resources available to help Chief Training Officers and other members responsible for the administration of SLS courses.
- In-Dept Proficiency Process Chart
- Online Theory Assessment Reporting Cheat Sheet
- SLSNSW Club Guide
- TAF Uniform Brand Guidelines
- SLS Online Help
(User Guides, Training Videos and Webinars, Support Tickets)
Club Chief Training Officer Resources
Click the links below to access resources available to support current CTOs and members wishing to become or support their SLSC’s Chief Training Officer.
Branch Director of Education Resources
Click the links below to access resources available to support current DoEs in their role and members wishing to become or support their Branch Director of Education.
- Online Theory Assessment Reporting Cheat Sheet
- Branch DoE Position Description
- SLSNSW Club Guide
- SLS Online Help
(User Guides, Training Videos and Webinars, Support Tickets)
Your Feedback Matters!
Course and Training Resources
SLS Resources are developed by members for members.
The feedback you provide informs updates to SLS course resources and online systems.
Click the button below to submit your feedback.
If you are interested in participating more actively in SLS course and training resource reviews we recommend subscribing to SLSNSW Club Mail which promotes expressions of interest for working groups and feedback surveys.
SUBMIT YOUR COURSE RESOURCE FEEDBACK
SLS IT Feedback and Enhancement Suggestions
SLS IT systems supporting the delivery and administration of SLS courses are continuously improving based upon member feedback and enhancement suggestions.
No matter how big or small your idea is, we’d love to hear from you by completing the Enhancement Suggestions Form below.
FAQs
How do I get LMS Access for Online Theory Assessment Reporting?
CTOs have automatic administration access to the eLearning portal. All other members of a SLSC Education Team require authorisation from their CTOs for member privacy.
A CTO will send a written request to the SLSNSW Member Training and Education Team to assign select TAFs the ‘LMS Access’ award in SurfGuard. This award will allow them to assist with the administrative task of online theory assessment reporting for up to 12 months.
How can I tell which Education documents to use in the SLS Members Area Document Library?
When entering the SLS Members Area Document Library, ensure you have the following document settings selected:
- Organisation = Surf Life Saving NSW
- Categories = Education
- Officer Positions = Education
Please note that some education resources released to the Surf Life Saving Australia Library do not apply to SLSNSW members or are not currently endorsed for use in NSW (e.g., Education resources presently being piloted in NSW).
For this reason, the documents located on the SLSNSW website and within the SLSNSW Document Library will always link you to the latest version of resources endorsed for use within NSW.
Why can’t I see the Restricted Education Resources in the Document Library?
Only currently endorsed TAFS and Probationary TAFs may see restricted education resources within the SLS Members Area Document Library.
Why are there no education resources available within the Document Library for my Branch or SLSC?
Your local education officer manages the education document library for their respective SLS entity.
We recommend speaking with your SLS Branch Director of Education or SLSC Chief Training Officer to ask whether they plan to populate their library within the SLS Members Area Document Library.