4.11. GOLD MEDALLION (ADVANCED LIFE SAVING)

This course can only be delivered and/or coordinated at a Branch level. CTO’s may request a course by contacting the Member Education coordinator.

COURSE SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with advanced skills and knowledge to manage emergency situations in autonomous situations.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
This award is currently not aligned to any nationally recognised units of competency.

PREREQUISITES
To participate in assessment for the Gold Medallion award you must meet the following course prerequisites:

• Participants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Participants must meet the following SLSA requirements:
  • Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
  • Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate
  • Hold a current First Aid Certificate
  • Hold a current Silver Medallion Beach Management
• Complete an 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool no less than 25 metres
  

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Perform Complex Patient Rescue and Support, Aided and Unaided by Equipment
  • Select appropriate rescue equipment
  • Access and manage the patient’s levels of distress
  • Support and return patients to shore
  • Perform a one-person drag technique and patient lay
• Perform Surf Skill and Fitness Test
  • Complete a 400 metre swim, 800 metre run, 400 metre board paddle and 800 metre run in 25 minutes
  • Complete tube rescue of patient 100 metres out at sea and return (flippers optional)
  • Complete board rescue of patient 200 metres out at sea and return
• Work Autonomously
  • Plan and undertake work activities
  • Accept responsibilities
  • Set performance requirements
  • Maintain team performance

WHO CAN TRAIN and ASSESS?

• Contact your Branch or education@lifesaving.com.au for further details
  

ASSESSMENT

• Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency as per the course outcomes. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
  

SKILLS MAINTENANCE/PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

• For this award to remain current candidates must perform an annual skills maintenance activity at a Queensland Club between 01 July and 31 December of each year.
• Please note that if you gain your award after 01 July then you are not required to attend a proficiency until the following year
• Members to contact clubs and/or Branch relative to proficient dates in their region
• Please note that QLD members are not permitted to attend proficiency outside the state