15. PATROL GAP CALCULATOR / TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS

TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS

Each season Clubs should put together a Training Needs Analysis so that they can plan their training calendar and ensure that the Patrols are staffed as per the Club’s Patrol Service Contract.

As per the Patrol Service Contract – as a minimum standard, patrols must have the following awards covered:

• Three (3) Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) holders;
• One (1) Silver Medallion Beach Management holder;
• One (1) Silver Medallion IRB Driver holder;
• One (1) IRB Crew Certificate holder;
• One (1) Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID] holder; and
• One (1) First Aid [AID] Certificate holder.

Training Needs Analysis can be carried out using the Patrol Gap Calculator. Other training should also be conducted to ensure patrolling members hold the relevant vehicle/s and marine stinger (northern clubs only) awards.

PATROL GAP CALCULATOR (PGC)

The Patrol Gap Calculator (PGC) is a club-specific membership and training needs analysis.

This tool was developed to assist clubs is assessing their human resources. This is a useful tool for Club Captains and Chief Training Officers, in determining any gaps in awards based on their current patrol roster.

In summary the PGC:

• Allows Club Captains to accurately set up patrol groups based on state and club requirements;
• Identifies gaps in current patrol roster;
• Club Captains and Patrol Captains alike will also be able to identify patrol team gaps easily and target members within these groups to upskill;
• Allows training to the gap/needs-based training – more efficient training planning can be undertaken with clubs only having to run courses based on the needs identified. Reduces waste in terms of human resources;
• Allows for future planning in terms of patrol team expansion.
  

To use the PGC:

• Ensure that the patrol groups are up to date in Surfguard
• Ensure all members details are up to date including:
  • Membership/Registration
  • Membership Category
  • Blue Cards
  • Awards/Proficiency
  • Drivers Licence and Marine Licence Expiry Dates
• You will also need access to the template documents which can be found via SLSQ Membership Services
  

A new PGC has been released – please contact Membership Services for the latest edition.