Bay of Plenty Patrol Captains Course
Event Details
Event Contact:
Talia Comp
Tel: 021 190 1727
Email: talia.comp@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our Senior Surf Lifeguard Patrol Captain course will help you gain the knowledge and abilities required to be a Patrol Captain. The course also covers theory on leadership topics, which are then put into practice during scenarios. This prepares Surf Lifeguards with the leadership skills needed to be successful in this role. At the end of the course, you will have the Senior Lifeguard Award - Patrol Captain, which is a pre-requisite for the National Lifeguard School - the final step for members to obtain the Advanced Lifeguard Award.
COURSE INFORMATION
Duration: 1 day
Requirements: Participate fully in the course and complete the workbook
Registration: To register complete the form here before November 8th 2020
COURSE COST
FREE*
*The Zespri sponsorship of Eastern Region covers the cost of this course, however please note: if you register for this course and withdraw your registration within a week of the course, you will be charged the full cost of the course, which is $50.
PRE-REQUISITES
16 years of age (changes pending)
Minimum 2 years patrolling experience
SLS Level 1 First Aid (current)
Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate
Current member of a SLS Club
TOPICS COVERED
- The roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain – Building Rapport
- The NSOPs and CSOPs
- Risk Management
- Patrol Management – Motivating Others
- Incident Management – Team Leadership
OUTCOMES
At the completion of the qualification, the candidate will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain
- Identify components of the NSOPs, CSOPs and explain their significance
- Set up, maintain and close down a patrolled area
- Supervise a response to an incident
- Assess risk
- Treat risk