Rock Training & Rescue Instructor Award

Overview

The primary role of an Rock Training & Rescue Instructor is to effectively prepare candidates for assessment. Instructors play a crucial role in setting candidates up for success to complete safe rock entries, exits and rescues. 

As a volunteer instructor, the role involves teaching and sharing expertise across both the theoretical and practical components of the Rock Training & Rescue Module. We are committed to developing high-quality instructors who deliver engaging and effective training.

The Rock Training & Rescue Instructor Award certifies that the holder has the skills and knowledge to be an instructor to deliver the Rock Training & Rescue Module. 

View our Rock Training & Rescue Pathway here

Training & Course Information 

Prerequisites: 

  • Current member of a SLS club 
  • 18 years of age 
  • Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed) 
  • Rock Rescue and Training Module 
  • Instructor Fundamental Module - Online 
  • Minimum 3 years active patrol experience, including relevant rock activity experience 
  • Demonstrated competency of local beach, local drifts/currents/swells and rock conditions 

Duration: 1 day (5 hours) 

Delivered by: Rock Training & Rescue Instructor Course delivered by qualified SLSNZ facilitators. 

Who should complete it: Anyone SLSNZ member who is passionate and committed about instructing the Rock Training & Rescue Module at their club.  

Candidate requirements:
1. Attend Rock Training & Rescue Instructor Course.
2. Complete all instructor assessment's during the course.

Topics Covered 

  1. Introduction 
  2. Communication & Planning 
  3. Risk Management 
  4. Rock Training & Rescue Theory 
  5. Practical Delivery of module components 
  6. Readiness for Assessment 

Outcomes

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

  1. Prepare for lessons and implement lesson plans and sequences
  2. Create a safe physical environment conducive to learning/training
  3. Communicate with candidates
  4. Identify and apply effective questioning techniques
  5. Identify, manage and assess Risk 
  6. Demonstrate instructing ability of the practical module components 
  7. Prepare candidates for assessment

Award currency: No expiry

Rock Instructor Resources

The Lifesaving Resources has resources for Rock Training and Rescue.