Training Officer
Club training officers inspire and educate other surf lifesavers by conducting entry-level and up-skilling training courses and SLSA awards.
Prerequisites:
Minimum 16 years of age (on the day of final assessment)
Financial member of the Surf Life Saving Club
Completed a Child Safe Awareness Course
Hold the award they wish to train
Fees:
Free for NCSLSC members
Course Dates:
TBC
Pathway
For all WA TAF awards, a logbook is required to be completed. This provides evidence for the award Trained, assessed, facilitated and must be completed in detail, including comments where relevant by the probationary TAF’s supervisor/mentor. Lesson Plans also to be included with the Probationary Trainer Logbook.
What to Bring
Electronic device (laptop or tablet) for using the SLSA Operations App
Food & Drink
Learning outcomes
Being a trainer is a vital role in SLS. The trainer’s main role is to train members new skills in accordance with course criteria. Trainers must:
Know and understand the course content and the assessment criteria
Maintain currency
Ensure the safety of all candidates and complete Risk Assessment forms for wet activities
Ensure water safety ratios are followed (Refer SLSA policy 1.01A)
Maintain good communication with all candidates, TAF and Head of Education
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.