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IRB Crew Course 2023

Dates: TBA
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 #3

Dates Tuesday 30 May and Thursday 1 June 6:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturday 3 June, time TBA. Venue TBA. 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.

NEW Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Award Course #4

Dates Tuesday 27 June and Thursday 29 June 6:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturday 1 July, time TBA. Venue TBA. 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.

NEW Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Award Course #5

Dates Tuesday 29 August and Thursday 31 August 6:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturday 2 September, time TBA. Venue TBA. 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.

SRC – 22/8/2023-23/9/2023

Start Tuesday 22 August 6-7:30pm. Swim Assessment: 26/8/2023 8-9am. Theory & Skills Tuesday August 29, September 5,12 and 19. 6-7:30pm. Water Skills 2, 9 and 16 September from 8-9am. Assessment 23 September 9-11am. Candidates learn the basic Patrolling skills, including Surf awareness, Surf Rescues, Resuscitation, Radio operation and communications

Bronze Medallion Courses 23/24 Dates TBA

Dates TBA.
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.

ART Upgrade 23/24 Dates TBA

Dates TBA.
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

Silver Medallion IRB Driver 23/24 Dates TBA

Dates TBA. 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.

UAV/Drone Operator 23/24 Dates TBA

Dates TBA. 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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