17. HOW TO RUN A COURSE

This Section is aimed at providing example information to assist Clubs, Chief Training Officers and Trainers in how to organise and run a course.

PRE-COURSE CHECKLIST

• Plan course dates (preferably prior to season and in conjunction with CTO and club Trainers)
• Advertise course details within club membership (and through usual means)
• Book training location for all proposed course dates
• Organise Trainer assistance
• Raise Assessment Request on Surfguard (21 days prior to Proposed Start Date)
• Book date for ECT course by completing the relevant JotForm for:
  • General club First Aid or Advanced Resuscitation Techniques course; or
  • First Aid course (in conjunction with Bronze Medallion course); or
  • CPR course (in conjunction with Surf Rescue Certificate course).
    ECT booking Jot form: Click Here

• Print required course resources/collect from Branch
• Purchase manuals (if required)
• Send information/confirmation email to course candidates
• Update Assessment Request in Surfguard (if required)
• Steps for members to enrol in an Accredited Course – Click Here
• Bronze and SRC Information Checklist for Students – Click Here

EXAMPLE EMAIL FOR BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE

Dear ……………….

Thank you for enrolling in ……………………… SLSC’s upcoming Bronze Medallion course.

Upon completion of this course you will gain the SLSA Bronze Medallion and Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and associated eight (8) units of competency. Once you have gained these awards, you will be able to assist with patrol operations, water safety duties and compete in surf sports activities.

The details for the course are as follows:

PROPOSED START DATE – …………………………………………. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DATE – …………………………………………. COURSE DAYS/DATES – …………………………………………. SESSION TIMES – …………………………………………. LOCATION/S - ………………………………………….

Your Trainer/s will be …………………………………………. They can be contacted by ………………………………………….

The course entry requirements are as follows:

• You must be a financial member of a Queensland Surf Life Saving Club;
• You must hold (or have applied for) a Queensland Working With Children Check (Blue Card) – if you are over 18 years of age;
• You must hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (and have this number added to Surfguard);
• You must be a minimum 15 years of age by the date of Assessment; and
• You must be able to complete a 400m pool swim (in less than 9 minutes). Please see attached a Pool Swim sign-off form (for if you choose to complete your pool swim prior to the commencement of the course).

For each of the course sessions, you need to bring:

• Appropriate swimwear (and wetsuit)
• Rash shirt
• Goggles (if needed)
• Sunscreen/Hat
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Snacks/lunch
• Club cap
• Money for pool entry (first session only)
• Etc

If you have any questions about the course, please get in contact with your Head Trainer.

We look forward to seeing you at the first session.

EXAMPLE EMAIL FOR SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE COURSE

Dear ……………….

Thank you for enrolling in ……………………… SLSC’s upcoming Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) course.

Upon completion of this course you will gain the SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate and associated four (4) units of competency. Once you have gained these awards, you will be able to assist with patrol operations, water safety duties and compete in surf sports activities (under 15s only).

The details for the course are as follows:

PROPOSED START DATE – …………………………………………. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DATE – …………………………………………. COURSE DAYS/DATES – …………………………………………. SESSION TIMES – …………………………………………. LOCATION/S - ………………………………………….

Your Trainer/s will be …………………………………………. They can be contacted by ………………………………………….

The course entry requirements are as follows:

• You must be a financial member of a Queensland Surf Life Saving Club;
• You must hold (or have applied for) a Queensland Working With Children Check (Blue Card) – if you are over 18 years of age;
• You must hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (and have this number added to Surfguard);
• You must be a minimum 13 years of age by the date of Assessment; and
• You must be able to complete a 200m pool swim (in less than 5 minutes). Please see attached a Pool Swim sign-off form (for if you choose to complete your pool swim prior to the commencement of the course).

For each of the course sessions, you need to bring:

• Appropriate swimwear (and wetsuit)
• Rash shirt
• Goggles (if needed)
• Sunscreen/Hat
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Snacks/lunch
• Club cap
• Money for pool entry (first session only)
• Etc

If you have any questions about the course, please get in contact with your Head Trainer.

We look forward to seeing you at the first session.

EXAMPLE EMAIL FOR IRB COURSE

Dear ……………….

Thank you for enrolling in ……………………… SLSC’s upcoming IRB Crew/Driver course.

Upon completion of this course you will gain the SLSA IRB Crew/IRB Driver Certificate and associated units of competency. Once you have gained this award, you will be able to assist with patrol operations and water safety duties.

The details for the course are as follows:

PROPOSED START DATE – …………………………………………. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DATE – …………………………………………. COURSE DAYS/DATES – …………………………………………. SESSION TIMES – …………………………………………. LOCATION/S - ………………………………………….

Your Trainer/s will be …………………………………………. They can be contacted by ………………………………………….

The course entry requirements are as follows:

• You must be a financial member of a Queensland Surf Life Saving Club;
• You must hold (or have applied for) a Queensland Working With Children Check (Blue Card) – if you are over 18 years of age;
• You must hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (and have this number added to Surfguard);

IRB CREW

• You must be a minimum 15 years of age by the date of Assessment; and
• You must hold a proficient Bronze Medallion (and associated Certificate II in Public Safety).
  

IRB DRIVER

• You must be a minimum 17 years of age by the date of Assessment;
• You must hold a proficient Bronze Medallion (and associated Certificate II in Public Safety);
• You must hold a proficient IRB Crew Certificate (and associated unit/s of competency); and
• Registered Marine Licence (details must be added to Surfguard prior to commencement of course).
  

For each of the course sessions, you need to bring:

• Appropriate swimwear (and wetsuit)
• Rash shirt
• Sunscreen/Hat
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Snacks/lunch
• Club cap
• Etc

If you have any questions about the course, please get in contact with your Head Trainer.

We look forward to seeing you at the first session.

PRE-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

• Assessment Request in Surfguard is updated accordingly (including Assessment Time)
• All course paperwork has been printed (Hint: use Training Course Report Checklist) and completed
• Assessors sourced
• Qualified water safety personnel sourced (if required)
• Candidates have completed all training and are prepared for Assessment
• All gear and equipment gathered and checked for defects