1. INTRODUCTION TO SLSQ TRAINING AND EDUCATION

WELCOME TO THE TOM

To all Trainers, Assessors, Facilitators and Valued Members,

A big Welcome to the SLSQ Training Operations Manual or the TOM!

The contents of this Training Operations Manual (TOM) detail the requirements for Surf Life Saving Queensland Clubs, Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators as it relates to the Training and Assessing of our volunteer members. It is intended to be a live document – changing as needed to provide the most up to date information to all of our members.

Should you wish to contribute to the information provided herein or have a requested amendment, please send your recommendations (including Section number, Part heading or page reference where possible) to: education@lifesaving.com.au

INTRODUCTION

Surf Life Saving Queensland employs over 550 people throughout Queensland. SLSQ is an efficient and vibrant organisation servicing 32,500 members. It was formally established in 1930 and is the governing body for surf lifesaving in Queensland, comprising 57 affiliated surf lifesaving clubs in six regional branches. The organisation also includes supporters’ clubs and a range of programs that involve more than 462,000 participants.

SLSQ is directly affiliated with, and is part of, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) and the International Life Saving Federation (ILF). Surf Life Saving Queensland is built on a fundamental principle: to save lives. Our organisation encompasses several diverse arms – lifesaving services, community education, membership services, surf sports, fundraising and commercial training.