Taranaki Patrol Captains Course
Event Details
Event Contact:
Aimee Leigh
Tel: 0274277068
Email: aimee.leigh@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
Patrol Captains Course
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
Prerequisites:
- Current member of a SLS club
- 16 years of age on the day training commences
- Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)
- Surf First Aid (refreshed)
- Radio Communication Module or Marine VHF Radio Operations Certificate
- Min 2 full season's patrolling experience
Duration: 1 day
Delivered by: Regional facilitators
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:
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Team Leadership
- Building Rapport
- Motivate Others
- NSOPs/ CSOPs & Risk
- Patrol Management
- Summary
This can be accessed via the member portal here: https://webportal.surflifesaving.org.nz/ and you can log in by following these steps: watch here. Once logged in, you can self-enrol by clicking on “Training Library”, then into the “Lifesaving – Surf Lifeguard” Course Category, and click on the ‘Patrol Captain (PC) Pre-learning’ “Enrol” button.
Who should complete it: Anyone interested in becoming a patrol captain
Candidate requirements: Fully participate in the course and complete the workbook
Topics covered
- 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
Online Resources
- Patrol Captain Candidate Workbook (updated September 2020)
- Patrol Captain Resource (updated September 2020)
To register please fill in the google form - https://forms.gle/41L1oq732n7EzDA28