Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management

formerly Silver Medallion Patrol Captain

NEXT COURSE Saturday 24 September 2011|
9am until approx. 3pm
Northern Beaches Branch Headquarters
9/1 Vuko place
Warriewood
Facilitator: Marianne Troop and Gary Beauchamp

Course Purpose:
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to manage a beach in emergency and non-emergency situations 

Prerequisites:
Minimum of 17 years of age on the date of assessment
Bronze medallion (proficient)

Course Content:

  • Responsibilities and Duties of a Lifeguard/Patrol Captain
  • Regulations at your beach
  • Managing your beach and the public
  • Media Management
  • Liaising with other organisations
  • Risk Management
  • Search and Rescue
  • Navigation
  • Patrol Methods
  • Rescue Scenarios

Competency standards: Module 1 of PUA31304 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)

Course Duration: This course is to be conducted over approximately 6 hours (this is a guide only due to candidates already being trained in CPR. Time to develop competencies depends on factors such as the prior knowledge and experience of candidates and demonstration of a high standard of CPR).

Learning Outcome: At the completion of this course, the surf lifesaver will be competent in the duties of a Patrol Captain and in the management of the beach in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Prerequisites for this course:

  • candidate must 17yrs at time of assessment
  • current Bronze Medallion or ARC or Radio Operator Certificate

Please register with Chief Instructor 

Registrations Close at Branch: Friday 16th September

Please note that numbers are limited for these courses.