Online Learning Modules

The aim of this module is to provide you with a general overview of SLSNZ’s Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) and cover some foundational risk management practices.

Safeguarding children modules provide essential training on recognizing, responding to, and preventing child abuse and neglect.

This course is for all members and clubs who handle and store fuel to ensure compliance with fuel handling and storage processes and policies.

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This module provides members with a fundamental understanding of how SurfCom works.

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The purpose of this module is to provide members with the fundamental knowledge required to operate SLSNZ radios appropriately.

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This module introduces the knowledge and skills required of event lifeguards to competently fulfil their role at an event. 

This is an introductory course for Surf Life Saving surf officials and event managers using the LiveHeats system to run events.

This e-learning module will help you identify how competition manipulation can occur and the threats it brings to individuals and their competition or sport.

‘Say Yes to Play’ is a short online learning module to support parents and caregivers as they grow their knowledge of play and continue to inspire more play around them.

Working safely with children is an online mini-series provided by Sport NZ to further support, parents, caregivers and coaches in providing safe environments for children to participate in sport.

This online module is for all instructors to learn about or enhance their knowledge of instructional concepts to assist members to succeed in their learning.

The purpose of this module is to inform examiners of their responsibilities when taking candidates through an SLSNZ Award assessments.

This module is part one of the induction process for SAR squad members. Members and those wanting to join SAR must complete this online module, then complete part two in person with their SAR squad coordinator. 

This module prepares Surf SAR Squad members to manage their own wellbeing and support others during and after critical incidents. 

This course gives an easy-to-follow overview of governance for Surf Life Saving clubs. It’s open to all members, but is especially useful for anyone currently on, or interested in joining, a club’s board or committee.

You’ll learn how governance teams are formed, the different roles within them, and what your responsibilities are as a board or committee member. The course also covers the key legal requirements for Incorporated Societies, managing conflicts of interest, and your club’s reporting and compliance obligations.

This course delves into the fundamental concepts of governance team dynamics with emphasis on the significance of fostering effective teams within boards or committees. 

Throughout the course, you will be provided with practical strategies and knowledge to enhance your team participation and make meaningful contributions to your club's success.

The TUF programme is an award winning programme used in retail and service industries that has been adapted for those involved with sport and recreation. 

This course gives you the skills to deal with passionate (and sometimes difficult) people.

In this module, you will learn about digital safety risks and discover practical everyday actions to reduce these risks for  everyone.

This Sport NZ course is for anyone who wants to build stronger connections with Maori communities, whether you work in play, active recreation, sport, education or community development. It's designed to help you feel more confident, capable and culturally aware in your everyday mahi. 

This module aims to help you understand what an inclusive, supportive and safe environment looks like and the impact of your actions on people.

This course will enable you to hear directly from rainbow tamariki and rangatahi about their experiences in sport and physical activity, develop a deeper understanding of how your actions can help them feel safe and included, and build your confidence to engage with these topics through a stronger understanding of key concepts and the correct use of language.

This course builds on the concepts and topics in the ‘Awareness of Rainbow Communities’ course. It dives into practical solutions you can take to overcome discrimination, protect privacy and improve opportunities and support for rainbow rangatahi in sport and physical activity.