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
Candidates must be at least 13 years of age on the date of final assessment

WHO CAN TRAIN?

• Training Officer Bronze Medallion, OR
• Facilitator Bronze Medallion
  

LEARNING RESOURCES

• 35th Edition Revised Edition Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Manual
• Radio Operators Certificate Learner Guide
• Radio Operators Certificate Delivery and Assessment Guide
• Radio Operators Certificate PowerPoint Presentation
  

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

WHO CAN ASSESS?

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

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.
  

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 and a minimum of one other award, eg radio, First Aid, ART
Please refer to SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual for further information.