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First Aid 1

Off Season First Aid Course #1

Course Dates: Tuesday July 23 – 6:30-9:30pm & Thursday July 25 6:30-9:30pm (Guide Only)

ART 1

Off Season ART #1

Dates: TBA
Description: Candidates are trained in the use of oxygen as therapy, airway management devices and automated external defibrillators. They are given the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to an emergency situation.
Please note:
Candidates MUST hold the First Aid Certificate HLTAID011 to enrol and Must attend all sessions

IRB Crew & Driver #1

Pre-Season IRB Crew & Driver Course #1 (TBC)

Course Dates: TBA
Description: Candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Crew member. They will be trained in preparing the boat for operation, safely and effectively launching and landing the boat, learn to identify hazards, demonstrate safe crewing positions and retrieve patients from the water, (conscious and unconscious), perform pre- and post-operational checks of the IRB and complete the necessary paperwork. Work effectively with the IRB Driver.

Off Season First Aid Course #2

Off Season First Aid Course #2

Course Dates: Monday 19 August – 6:30-9:30pm & Thursday 22 August – 6:30-9:30pm (Guide Only)

Off Season ART #2

Off Season ART #2

Dates: TBA
Description: Candidates are trained in the use of oxygen as therapy, airway management devices and automated external defibrillators. They are given the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to an emergency situation.
Please note:
Candidates MUST hold the First Aid Certificate HLTAID011 to enrol and Must attend all sessions

SRC

SRC

Course Date: Tuesday 31 August, 6:00pm Tuesdays 6-7:30pm and Saturdays 8-9am. Assessment 21 September 9-11:30am
Description: Candidates learn the basic Patrolling skills, including Surf awareness, Surf Rescues, Resuscitation, Radio operation and communications

SRC – BM Upgrade

SRC – BM Upgrade

Course Date: Wednesday 1st September, 6pm. Wednesdays 6/6:30pm and Saturdays 8am
Description: Candidates learn the basic Patrolling skills, including Surf awareness, Surf Rescues, Resuscitation, Radio operation and communications

Bronze Medallion #2

Bronze Medallion #2

Course Dates: TBA After October School Holidays
Description: Candidates learn the essential Patrolling skills, including Workplace safety, Surf awareness, Basic anatomy, Surf Rescues, Resuscitation and use of a Defibrilator, Emergency Care, Radio operation and communications, carries and supports and Basic Beach management.

IRB Crew & Driver #2

Pre-Season IRB Crew & Driver Course #2 (TBC)

Course Dates: TBA
Description: Candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Crew member. They will be trained in preparing the boat for operation, safely and effectively launching and landing the boat, learn to identify hazards, demonstrate safe crewing positions and retrieve patients from the water, (conscious and unconscious), perform pre- and post-operational checks of the IRB and complete the necessary paperwork. Work effectively with the IRB Driver.

NEW Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Award Course

Course Dates: TBA.
Description: This is a NEW award for NEW PATROL CAPTAINS. Emphasis is placed on identifying hazards and mitigating risk on the beach, while managing the Patrol and all of its members in a team environment. Communicating with the Patrol, the Public and Officers above in the chain of command is vital to being an effective Patrol Captain. Through surveillance and preventative actions, you will keep the public safe at the beach, and sometimes beyond.

Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Course Dates: TBA.
Description: Candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of an IRB Driver. This role carries some of the highest responsibilities of any Patrolling member. They will be trained in preparing the boat for operation, with specific attention to the running and operation of the motor. Safely and effectively launch, land and negotiate the surf using the correct techniques. Learn to identify hazards and deal with incidents; reporting to the Patrol Captain. Conduct rescues, both conscious and unconscious. Supervise and the Crew and deal with the general public. Carry out emergency procedures if required, in the surf.

Wanda’s Boot Camp Bronze Medallion Course

Course Dates: TBA
Description: Get ready to join a Bronze Medallion Course.

UAV/Drone Operator

Course Dates TBA.
Description: Volunteer qualified UAV operators (Wanda members) to fly drone(s) whilst on Patrol for Wanda SLSC. Minimum Age requirement is 18.

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