4.8. QLD SSV OPERATOR INDUCTION

COURSE SUMMARY
This course has been developed to educate Surf Life Saving Members on the safe operations of operating an All Terrain vehicle in the beach environment. All members that operate an ATV vehicle must obtain this award prior.

All clubs : Please seek advise from your Lifesaving Services Coordinator in relation to required permission from your local council to hold vehicle inductions (Note: we are aware that some Councils to do require permission)..

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

NOTE: When raising course paperwork please ensure you raise:

• QLD SSV OPERATOR INDUCTION
  

DO NOT raise the award as any of the following:

• SSV Operator
• SSV Operator Induction
• ATV Operator Certificate
• ATV Operator Induction
  

PRE-REQUISITES

• Must be minimum 17 years of age at date of assessment
• Must hold a current state driver’s licence
• The licence must not be expired, suspended or cancelled.
• The licence can be provisional or open – NOT LEARNER
• Provisional licence holders must display relevant “P” Plates while operating the vehicle
• Provisional licence holders should be aware of any towing restrictions
• Check individual club insurance policies for restrictions eg. age, licence types etc.
  

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Familiarisation with the SSV used at your location
• Familiarisation of your local SSV manufacturer’s guidelines
• Knowledge of SLSQ SSV Standard Operating Procedure (As per SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual – Section LS 0018
• Demonstration by each candidate that they can operate the SSV according to SLSQ standards and requirements
• This should be completed with each candidate demonstrating tasks as listed on the observation checklist – SLSA SSV Operator Induction Checklist v1 Nov 2017 (Found on SLS Members Area Library)
  

FOOTWEAR

• It is advisable for candidates to be wearing firm footwear when undertaking training and assessment in this induction. It is likely that in most circumstances of operation, operators will not be using footwear due to the sandy conditions and this is acceptable under normal operations.
  

EQUIPMENT FOR ASSESSMENT

• All Terrain Vehicle
• Loaded Trailer as in normal operations
• Warning / visibility Cones / Training area signs
• Snatch Strap and/or Chain
• PATROL shirt or VISY vest and suitable Footwear if necessary
  

WHO CAN TRAIN/ASSESS

• Hold the Endorsed Delegate – QLD SSV Operator award
• Endorsed Delegate – QLD SSV Operator members must be re-endorsed annually, using the SLSQ Endorsed Delegate SSV Tractor Form located on the SLSQ App
  

COURSE RESOURCES

• SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual – Section LS 0018 – Vehicle Operation
• SLSA SSV Operator Induction Checklist v1 Nov 2017 (Found on SLS Members Area Library)
  

Additional Paperwork – that may be required to be submitted:

• SLSQ Probationary SSV-Tractor Endorsed Delegate Trainer Observation Form
  

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION

It is up to the Endorsed Delegate – QLD SSV Operator Trainer to develop practical tasks that allow each candidate to demonstrate the practical components listed on the Observation Checklist.
NOTE: The Endorsed Delegate – QLD SSV Operator Trainer MUST only sign the Individual Observation Checklist stating a person is Competent to operate an SSV AFTER physically witnessing each candidate operate the SSV safely according to SLSQ Standards and the tasks stated on the Individual Observation Checklist.