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).
- SLSNSW Course Resource Links
- SLSNSW Training Management Resource Links
- Your club and branch contact details
Note:
- Some links on this page will first ask you to sign in to the SLS Members Area before showing restricted resources
- SLSNSW recommends education team members save the above two links to their internet favourites.
- Opportunities to provide updates and IT enhancement suggestions for SLS training and education resources, administration systems and online platforms are at the bottom of this page.
Training Management Resources
Key Documents
Click the links below to directly access the following course resources used in NSW:
- SLSNSW Member Training and Education SOPs & Education Administration FAQs for TAFs, Administrators and Chief Training Officers.
- SLSNSW Participant Handbook for course participants
- Awards and Qualifications Chart (vAug2023) for Administrators and Chief Training Officers.
- SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form
Course Advertising
Click the links below to directly access the following course resources used in NSW:
- Education Pathways
- SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form
- Canva for non-profits
- SLSNSW Library of Images for Course Advertising (Dropbox)
Required Course Paperwork
Click the links below to directly access the following course resources used in NSW:
- Training Course Report
- Participant Joining Instructions
- Enrolment Form (One per participant)
- Participant Evaluation Form (One per participant)
- Assessment Portfolios (One per participant. See Course Resources)
Additional Course Paperwork
Click the links below to directly access the following course resources used in NSW:
Additional Resources
Course Resources
Emergency Care Pathway
Log into the SLS Members Area then click the links below to access the following restricted training resources used in NSW:
- Resuscitation (Resus)
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
Aquatic Rescue Pathway
Log into the SLS Members Area then click the links below to access the following restricted training resources used in NSW:
- SRC and BM
- Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR)
- Gold Medallion (GM)
Powercraft Pathway
Log into the SLS Members Area then click the links below to access the following restricted training resources used in NSW:
- 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
Log into the SLS Members Area then click the links below to access the following restricted training resources used in NSW:
- Radio Operator (RO)
- Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (SMPC)
Online Education Systems and Applications
Log into the SLS Members Area then click the links below to access the following restricted training resources used in NSW:
Skills Maintenance Resources
For information related to skills maintenance, visit the Skills Maintenance webpage
TAF Endorsement and Re-endorsement Resources
TAF Endorsement
For information related to TAF Endorsement, visit the Become a Trainer, Assessor, Facilitator webpage.
TAF Re-endorsement
For information related to TAF Re-endorsement, visit the SLSNSW TAF Re-endorsement webpage.
TAF Appointments and Re-Appointments
Click the links below to directly access information about the appointment and re-appointment process for each award:
More information about TAF appointment and re-appointment criteria for these awards can be found in the latest SLSNSW Training and Education Standard Operating Procedures and on the SLSNSW TAF Re-endorsement webpage.
TAF Mentor Resources
Click the links below to directly access the following course resources used in NSW:
The latest SLSNSW Training and Education Standard Operating Procedures will provide more information about TAF Mentors.
Education Officer Resources
Education Administration Resources
Click the links below to directly access the following resources available to help Chief Training Officers and other members responsible for administering SLS courses.
- SLSNSW Club Guide
- SLSNSW Course Resource Links
- SLSNSW Training Management Resource Links
- SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form
- In-Dept Proficiency Process Chart
- Online Theory Assessment Reporting Cheat Sheet
- 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 directly access the following resources available to support current Chief Training Officers, and members wishing to become or support their SLSC’s Chief Training Officer.
- CTO Position Description
- CTO Induction Program Resources
- SLSNSW Club Guide
- CTO Timeline of Priorities
- CTO Keys to Success Booklet
- SLSNSW CTO Facebook Group
- SLS Online Help (User Guides, Training Videos and Webinars, Support Tickets)
Branch Director of Education Resources
Click the links below to directly access the following resources available to support current DoEs in their role, and members wishing to become or support their Branch Director of Education.
- Branch DoE Position Description v2015
- SLSNSW Club Guide
- SLSNSW Course Resource Links
- SLSNSW Training Management Resource Links
- SLSNSW Member Training and Education SOPs
- SLSNSW Participant Handbook
- Awards and Qualifications Chart (vAug2022)
- Online Theory Assessment Reporting Cheat Sheet
- SLS Online Help (User Guides, Training Videos and Webinars, Support Tickets)
Your Feedback Matters!
Got an IT enhancement idea?
Got an idea to update SurfGuard, the Assessing App or the eLearning Platform?
SLS IT systems supporting the delivery and administration of SLS courses continuously improve based on 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.
Submit your suggestions to SLSNSW and SLSA by clicking on the link below.
Got an idea to improve SLS course and training resources?
Got an idea to update SLS course resources?
SLS Resources are developed by your fellow members for members.
Your feedback provided informs updates to SLS online and offline course resources.
Submit your feedback to SLSNSW and SLSA by clicking on the link below.
SUBMIT YOUR COURSE RESOURCE FEEDBACK
Want to take part in designing the SLS course resources?
Suppose you are interested in participating more actively in the SLS course and training resource reviews. In that case, we recommend subscribing to SLSNSW Club Mail which sometimes includes expressions of interest for working groups and their feedback request surveys.
FAQs
How does a participant create a SLSA Members Area Account?
Watch the video below to be guided through how to create a SLSA Members Area account.
Each participant requires their own unique members area account to access SLSA eLearning and other SLSA mobile applications.
How can TAFs view eLearning reports?
SLSNSW Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators with a current ‘LMS Access’ award in SurfGuard can view the SLS eLearning Platform’s Report Menu.
SLS Clubs and Branches can allocate this award in SurfGuard (or extend its 12-month proficiency) by raising the appropriate assessment request in SurfGuard.
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.
First-time allocation:
Assessment type: Award
Assessment type: Other
Award: LMS Access
Extension:
Assessment type: Proficiency (or Bulk Proficiency)
Assessment type: Other
Award: LMS Access
To learn more about the different SLS eLearning report options, please refer to the latest SLSA eLearning User Guide v11 Jan 2020
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.
How do members purchase the PSAR35 training manual?
The SLSA Publications app houses the latest version of the PSAR35 training manual used for SLSA aquatic rescue, emergency care and beach management awards. A PDF copy is also available in the SLSA Members Area Document Library for TAFs to share with any course participants who prefer/request this version.
Accessing the Publications App
The Publications App is available to download from the Apple App Store (Link) and the Google Play Store (Link).
The app may be viewed on your mobile digital device, the latest Mac computers, and on a desktop using an android app emulator.
The following steps can be followed by participants to purchase the PSAR35 training manual:
- Login to the SLSA Members Area with your unique username and password – Link
- Click on the “Memberships” tab
- Select “Member Store” from the dropdown menu
- Select “The Members Online Shop”
- Click on the PSAR35 Public Safety & Aquatic Rescue Training Manual 35th Edition (E-Book)
- Click the “Add to Cart” button
- Click the “Proceed to Checkout” button
- Scroll down to enter your billing information
- Scroll down to enter and “apply” a coupon discount to your order if one was provided to you by your club (this will result in a $0 payment for step 12). If you do not have a coupon, skip this step.
- Click “Review order”
- Click “Submit Order”
- Enter your payment details (if you did not use a club coupon)
- Click “Next”
- Confirm purchase.
After your purchase is confirmed:
- Install the SLSA Publications App to your mobile device
- Log into the app using your unique SLSA Members Area username and password – Link
If you cannot see the PSAR35 manual straight away:
- Tap on the three white lines at the top right of the screen to view the app menu
- Tap on “Change” to change which publication you are viewing
- Tap on the Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training manual
Note:
CTOs and TAFs can speak to their club’s Online Store Administrator to obtain discount codes to share with course participants.