Coromandel Patrol Captains Course

Event Details

Sun 11 Sep 9:30AM
Whangamata SLSC, Cnr Lowe St & Esplanade Drive, Whangamata, Eastern - Coromandel

Event Contact:

Dominic Sutton

Tel: 021 190 1727

Email: dominic.sutton@surflifesaving.org.nz

<p><strong>COURSE OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>COURSE INFORMATION</strong></p> <p><strong>Duration:</strong>                    1 day</p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong>           Participate fully in the course and complete the workbook</p> <p><strong>Registration:</strong>              To register please contact you’re Club Administrator or register directly <a href="https://forms.gle/aump8D4YcyM9YW779">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Registrations Close:   Wednesday 24th August 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>Prerequisites:            </strong>16 years of age (changes pending)<br />Minimum 2 years of patrolling experience <br />SLS Surf First Aid (current)<br />Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate  <br />Current member of a SLS Club                           </p> <p>Surf Lifeguard Award (Refreshed)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Online Pre-learning:   </strong>The self-directed Patrol Captain online pre-learning must be completed prior to attending the training session. This online course consist of 7 modules:</p> <ol> <li>Roles and Responsibilities</li> <li>Team Leadership</li> <li>Building Rapport</li> <li>Motivate Others</li> <li>NSOPs/ CSOPs &amp; Risk</li> <li>Patrol Management</li> <li>Summary</li> </ol> <p>This can be accessed via the member portal <span><a href="https://webportal.surflifesaving.org.nz/login?returnUrl=%2F">here</a></span>. Once logged in, click on the online learning ‘ETranU’. Click on ‘Training Library’. Click on ‘Lifesaving – Surf lifeguard’. Enroll on the Senior Lifeguard Award - Patrol Captain (PC) - Pre-learning.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Course Topics:<span>       </span></strong></p> <p>The roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain - Building Rapport </p> <p>National and Club Standard Operating Procedures</p> <p>Risk and Incident Management</p> <p>Patrol Management</p> <p>Team Leadership; Building Rapport and Motivating Others</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Outcomes - </strong><strong>At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Identify the roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain</li> <li>Identify components of NSOPs/CSOPs and explain its significance</li> <li>Set up, maintain and close down a patrolled area</li> <li>Explain the purpose of the Patrol Captain in a leadership role and the leadership styles they apply</li> <li>Apply team leadership to a Patrol Captain role</li> <li>Identify, diagnose and use the strengths/weaknesses of members of a given team on patrol</li> <li>Complete tasks related to being a Patrol Captain</li> <li>Build trust with a team</li> <li>Build rapport with a team</li> <li>Deal with a difficult personality/ team member</li> <li>Motivate a team or members of a team</li> <li>Apply the seven steps of risk management (including identifying and assessing risk and applying preventative actions)</li> <li>Identify, assess and respond to an incident (including operation and post incident activities)</li> <li>Supervise a response to a minor and major incident</li> </ol> Development
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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

Duration:                    1 day

Requirements:           Participate fully in the course and complete the workbook

Registration:              To register please contact you’re Club Administrator or register directly here.

Registrations Close:   Wednesday 24th August 2022

Prerequisites:            16 years of age (changes pending)
Minimum 2 years of patrolling experience
SLS Surf First Aid (current)
Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate  
Current member of a SLS Club                           

Surf Lifeguard Award (Refreshed)

 

Online Pre-learning:   The self-directed Patrol Captain online pre-learning must be completed prior to attending the training session. This online course consist of 7 modules:

  1. Roles and Responsibilities
  2. Team Leadership
  3. Building Rapport
  4. Motivate Others
  5. NSOPs/ CSOPs & Risk
  6. Patrol Management
  7. Summary

This can be accessed via the member portal here. Once logged in, click on the online learning ‘ETranU’. Click on ‘Training Library’. Click on ‘Lifesaving – Surf lifeguard’. Enroll on the Senior Lifeguard Award - Patrol Captain (PC) - Pre-learning.

 

Course Topics:      

The roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain - Building Rapport 

National and Club Standard Operating Procedures

Risk and Incident Management

Patrol Management

Team Leadership; Building Rapport and Motivating Others

 

Outcomes - At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:

  1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain
  2. Identify components of NSOPs/CSOPs and explain its significance
  3. Set up, maintain and close down a patrolled area
  4. Explain the purpose of the Patrol Captain in a leadership role and the leadership styles they apply
  5. Apply team leadership to a Patrol Captain role
  6. Identify, diagnose and use the strengths/weaknesses of members of a given team on patrol
  7. Complete tasks related to being a Patrol Captain
  8. Build trust with a team
  9. Build rapport with a team
  10. Deal with a difficult personality/ team member
  11. Motivate a team or members of a team
  12. Apply the seven steps of risk management (including identifying and assessing risk and applying preventative actions)
  13. Identify, assess and respond to an incident (including operation and post incident activities)
  14. Supervise a response to a minor and major incident