4.3. RADIO OPERATORS CERTIFICATE

COURSE SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to operate communications systems and equipment in surf lifesaving operations.

UNIT/S OF COMPETENCY
PUAOPE013 – Operate Communications System and Equipment

PRE-REQUISITES

• Financial club member
• Be at least 13 years of age on the date of final assessment
• Observers award
  

Members over the age of 18 must have:

• Blue Card
• Completed CSA and CYRMS online modules
  

WHO CAN TRAIN?

• Training Officer Bronze Medallion, OR
• Facilitator Bronze Medallion
  

WHO CAN ASSESS?

• Assessor Bronze Medallion, OR
• Facilitator Bronze Medallion (currently endorsed as per state requirements)
  

LEARNING RESOURCES

aXcelerate- Resources- Resources Library- Training Related

E-Learning

• SLS- Radio Protocols
• Radio Operators Certificate
  

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Use communication systems and equipment
• Transmit and receive communications
• Maintain communications equipment
  

ASSESSMENT
Assessment via aXcelerate includes:

• Theory Questions (11)
• OBS-AT02-Radio Maintenance (pre-use/post-use checks)
• OBS-AT03- Correct use of Radio Equipment
• ROC Competency Record
  

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
  

PATROLLING
To patrol as an award member, that is a member does not hold proficient Bronze or SRC award, you must hold the Observers award.
Please refer to SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual