Training Officer

Education
Written By Julian Ming

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

  • Course length is estimated at about 4-6 hours (dependent on group size and prior knowledge/abilities). This is typically split over two weeknight sessions. This includes practical sessions and the assessment.

    The course is run with participants from multiple Surf Clubs.

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.

 
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