Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (SMPC)
This course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and a patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain.
Prerequisites:
Minimum 17 years of age (on the day of final assessment)
Financial member of the Surf Life Saving Club
Have 2 years of patrolling experience
Proficient in Bronze Medallion
Fees:
Free for NCSLSC members
Course Dates:
POSTPONED
SMPC #1: 21 February @18:00-21:00 & 24 February 08:00-16:00
Wednesday 21 February @18:00-21:00: Introduction, operations, risk management, leadership
Saturday 24 February @08:00-16:00: Scenarios, Incident management
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Course length is estimated at about 10 hours (dependent on group size and prior knowledge/abilities). This is typically split over a 2 hour weeknight session and 6-8 hour weekend session. This includes practical sessions and the assessment.
The course is run with participants from multiple Surf Clubs.
Prelearning
SLSA eLearning modules (approx 4 hours) this should be started prior to the first course day unless you are a late registration.
What to Bring
Electronic device (laptop or tablet) for using the SLSA Operations App
Food & Drink
Learning outcomes
know the role and responsibilities of a patrol captain
know how to find and when to refer to organisational documents and policies
access and record information relevant to your patrol
apply the principles of effective leadership to motivate and engage team members
apply leadership techniques to manage multiple incidents as a patrol captain
effectively communicate in difficult situations, including managing inappropriate public behaviour
complete a surf risk assessment using Surf Risk Rating in the Operations app
lead patrol set up and pack down, and manage the beach during patrol
know how to set up the beach in special circumstances
action operational risk and hazard management
effectively manage a patrol team including the delegation of operational tasks
conduct effective briefing and de-briefing, including follow-up
coordinate the response to minor and major incidents including working with multi-agencies
Assessment
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the work-place. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.