This course can only be delivered and/or coordinated at a Branch level. Branches are to coordinate their course requests through their respective SLSQ Regional Education staff member.
COURSE SUMMARY
This course is intended to prepare members for an entry-level beach management role within a lifesaving service. The course is aimed at first-time patrol captains and senior lifeguards.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nil
PREREQUISITES
To commence training for the Silver Medallion Patrol Captains (SMPC) course you must meet the following course prerequisites:
- be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
- hold the Bronze Medallion award AND the Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- minimum two years patrolling experience
- be proficient in ONE of the following:
- Bronze Medallion
- First Aid
- Radio Operator
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Note: If Bronze is not proficient, must hold proficient Observers Award
COURSE OUTCOMES
- act as a team leader as required
- undertake work activities and accept responsibilities
- set performance requirements and maintain team performance
- contribute to team outcomes and support team cohesion
- participate in a work team and communicate with management
- prepare for beach surveillance and rescue
- undertake preventive actions
- complete beach surveillance and rescue recovery requirements
- respond to casualties in distress
BOOKING A COURSE
- Branches are to submit a SMPC Booking JotForm at least 28 days (4 weeks) in advance.
Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course Booking Form
- Courses will require at least 4 weeks lead time to allow candidates to be allocated and complete the pre-course work
- Course advertised and candidates complete a JotForm to register.
Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course Expression of Interest
(pre-requisite requirements will be checked by the EDC/ETS)
- EDC/ETS will ensure that the course meets the requirements (dates, times , location etc.) and allocate facilitators where required
- EDC/ETS will provide facilitators with eLearning reports to ensure that the candidates have completed the pre-course work.
- No pre-course work completion means no attendance
RESOURCES: (located on the SLS Members Area Library)
- SLSA Circular 3, 22-23 Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course Release
- SMPC Course Overview v1 June 2022
- SMPC Delivery and Assessment Guide v1 June 2022 (DAG)
- Silver Medallion Patrol Captain – Scenario Checklists
- Silver Medallion Patrol Captain – Assessment Portfolio
- Silver Medallion Patrol Captain On-the-job Third-party Report
- Silver Medallion Patrol Captain PowerPoint
- Online Theory – via SLS Members Area – eLearning
- Frontline Leadership Interactive Workbook
- Scenario Checklist
WHO CAN TRAIN and ASSESS?
Facilitator Silver Medallion Patrol Captain
- Must hold Cert IV TAE 40116 or equivalent
- Must hold the SMPC facilitator award to deliver the new SMPC course
- Existing SMBM facilitators will need to complete the new course and be inducted to deliver the new SMPC course
- Anyone who would like to facilitate this course that hasn’t previously been a SMBM facilitator will need to go through the normal probationary facilitator process
- It is recommended that 2 facilitators conduct each course
- Will be responsible for ensuring that they have access to all the necessary equipment as listed in the DAG
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Blended learning approach:
- Online eLearning – Approx. 6 hours
- Surf Risk Rating
- On-the-Job Third-Party Report – Attend a patrol
- Face to Face Theory – Approx. 6 hours 35 mins
- Face to Face Assessment – Approx. 5-7 hour
SKILLS MAINTENANCE/PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
There is no annual skills maintenance requirement for this award. The award will remain current provided all the pre-requisites as above remain current.
FEEDBACK
As this is a new course and in its first season of rollout we will be seeking feedback and recommendations on the course.
Feedback Form – Silver Medallion Patrol Captains Course
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