Capital Coast - Patrol Captains Workshop
Event Details
Event Contact:
Tim Gibb
Tel: 027 450 9778
Email: tim.gibb@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
Location: TBC (Registrations dependent)
Time: 0900
Cost: TBC
If you would like to attend please register here.
Registrations close 25th of September 2020
Course Overview
The Senior Lifeguard Award - Patrol Captain provides information on what you need to know and be able to do as a patrol captain. The qualification also covers theory on leadership topics which are then put into practice during scenarios. This prepares Surf Lifeguards for the leadership role that is essential to being a successful patrol captain. The Senior Lifeguard Award - Patrol Captain is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard School, the final step for members to obtain the Advanced Lifeguard Award.
Course Information
Pre requistes |
16 years of age Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed) |
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Duration |
One day |
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Delivered by |
Regional facilitators |
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Who should complete it |
Anyone interested in becoming a patrol captain |
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Candidate requirements |
Fully participate in the course and complete the workbook |
Topics covered
1. The roles and responsibilities |
2. The Patrol Operations Manual |
3. Risk management |
4. Patrol Management - |
5. Incident Management - Team Leadership |
Outcomes
At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:
- Identify the Roles and Responsibilities of a Patrol Captain
- Identify components of the Patrol Operations Manual (POM) and explain its significance
- Set up, maintain and close down a patrolled area
- Supervise a response to an incident
- Assess risk
- Treat risk