All active lifesavers are required to complete a skills maintenance (proficiency check) to demonstrate competency in the lifesaving award/s they hold and in which they wish to remain current. This circular outlines the skills maintenance requirements for the 2021/22 season if a State is impacted by Health Orders/restrictions.
Introduction
The requirements in this circular detail the minimum requirements for the SLS 2021/22 season in those States impacted by State Health Orders as ratified by the Lifesaving and Education Committees. Additional requirements may still be included by your relevant SLS state/territory centre.
Theory Component
Members are required to complete the skills maintenance theory component online as assessment marking and record keeping is automated and reduces the burden placed upon SLS trainers and assessors. The member will need to watch a video and then answer questions relating to the content in the video. The online course will be bulk assigned on or before the 1 st September to members with existing SLS Members Area accounts in NSW, QLD, TAS and SA. If a member is unable to complete this component online, they should speak with their club training officer.
Practical Component
The information below outlines the practical requirements of each SLSA award for skills maintenance. Training resources that support SLSA awards are located in the SLSA Members Area Document Library. Members are encouraged to review these prior to commencing the patrolling season. Practical components should be undertaken in an outdoor, well ventilated setting this is inclusive of all Emergency Care Pathway Awards i.e. CPR. States should ensure that relevant covid plans referencing social distancing measures, relevant PPE, sanitisation procedures, hand hygiene and any other relevant State health order requirements must be followed.
Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC will be doing the Practical Component on patrol, get in early, do not wait until Christmas Day to do it!
- Surf Rescue Certififcate and Bronze Medallion
- Resuscitation and ARTC
- IRB Crew, IRB Driver and SSV (ATV)
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