Course Overview
The Instructors Award - Rock Training, certifies that the holder has the skills and knowledge to be an Instructor to deliver the Rock Training & Rescue Module. The qualification enables members to obtain relevant theory and practical skills about instruction and teaching to be utilised when training members in rock activities.
Course Information
Prerequisites:
- Current member of a SLS club
- 18 years of age
- Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)
- Minimum 3 years active patrol experience, including relevant rock activity experience
- Rock Rescue and Training Module
- Demonstrated competency of local beach, local drifts/currents/swells and rock conditions
- Instructors Award - Surf Lifeguard or IRB
- Attend a Rock Training and Rescue Instructors Course
Duration: Half Day (4-5 hours) + onsite assessment
Delivered by: Instructors Course delivery by regional SLSNZ Rock Instructor Assessors/facilitators
Who should complete it: Anyone interested in instructing the Rock Training & Rescue Module
Candidate requirements: Full participate in the Instructors Course and complete the practical components
Topics Covered
- Introduction
- Communication & Planning
- Risk Management
- Rock Training & Rescue Theory
- Practical Delivery of module components
- Readiness for Assessment
Outcomes
At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:
- Prepare for lessons and implement lesson plans and sequences
- Create a safe physical environment conducive to learning/training
- Communicate with candidates
- Identify and apply effective questioning techniques
- Identify, manage and assess Risk
- Demonstrate instructing ability of the practical module components
- Prepare candidates for assessment
Award currency: No expiry