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Surf Life Saving Queensland

South Coast Branch

Version 7: June 2014

Document Produced by South Coast Branch

SOUTH COAST BRANCH TRAINER AND ASSESSOR GUIDE

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Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................................................................ 4 GOSSARY OF TERMS ................................................................................................ 5 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 6 SOUTH COAST BRANCH INFORMATION ................................................................. 6 NATIONALLY ACCREDITED TRAINING AND SURF LIFE SAVING AWARDS .......... 9

Vocational Education and Training (VET) ........................................................................... 10

AWARD PROCESSING ............................................................................................. 12 SURFGAURD PROCEDURES TABLE ...................................................................... 12

Document Management: Minimum Lodging, Filing and Holding Periods ............................ 14 Useful website links: ........................................................................................................... 15

Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator (TAF) Learning Portal: ................................................ 16

TAF Job Descriptions and Codes of Conduct ............................................................ 17 Trainer Job Description ...................................................................................................... 19 Trainer Code of Practice .................................................................................................... 20 Assessor Job Description ................................................................................................... 21 Assessor Code of Practice ................................................................................................. 22 Facilitator Job Description .................................................................................................. 23 Facilitator Code of Conduct ................................................................................................ 24

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING TAF QUALIFICATIONS .............................................. 25 Process for Obtaining a Trainers Qualification ................................................................... 25 Process for Obtaining an Assessors Qualification .............................................................. 26 Process for Obtaining a Facilitators Qualification ............................................................... 27

TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT RATIO GUIDES ..................................................... 28 Award Ratios (max recommended) .................................................................................... 28 Powercraft Ratios (max recommended) ............................................................................. 28 Minimum Probationary Award Ratios ................................................................................. 28 SCB Requirements ............................................................................................................ 28

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL/RCC) ................................................. 29 PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT & RULES OF EVIDENCE ..................................... 30 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................ 31

Resuscitation Certificate (HLTCPR211A) ........................................................................... 31 Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A) ............................................................................................. 33 Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC – HLTFA404C)) ........................... 35 Surf Rescue Certificate ...................................................................................................... 37 Radio Operators Certificate ................................................................................................ 39 Bronze Medallion / Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) ........................................ 41 IRB Crew Certificate & Silver Medallion IRB Drivers Certificate ......................................... 43 Junior Activities Age Manager Course ................................................................................ 46 Observers Certificate ......................................................................................................... 47 ATV Induction .................................................................................................................... 49 4WD Induction ................................................................................................................... 50 Tractor Induction ................................................................................................................ 51

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SOUTH COAST BRANCH/SLSQ COORDINATED COURSES ................................. 52 Spinal Management ........................................................................................................... 53 Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management ........................................................................ 55 Gold Medallion – Advanced Lifesaving: .............................................................................. 56 TAE 40110 Training Officers Certificate ............................................................................. 58 TAE 40110 Assessors Qualification .................................................................................. 59 Facilitator Qualification ....................................................................................................... 60

APPENDICES ............................................................................................................ 61 SLSQ’s clarification on updated SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1 .......................................... 61 Water Safety Policy ............................................................................................................ 63 Water Safety Procedures ................................................................................................... 64 Life Jacket Implementation ................................................................................................. 77

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS As the Branch Director of Education I would like to acknowledge the following organisations and people. Without their invaluable assistance this document would not have been possible.

• Sunshine Coast Branch for providing initial documentation • Chantel Fife and Courtney Elsmore - Lifesaving Development Officer- Gold Coast and

Marty Avent- Regional Administration Assistant South Coast for providing much of the information and editorial support

• Ben Whibley- Brisbane LS and Richard Morgan - Southport SLSC for providing input and detailed commentary,

• Bryan Durham- Miami Beach SLSC for proof reading Evan Thomas South Coast Branch DOE/

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GOSSARY OF TERMS

SLSQ – Surf Lifesaving Queensland

SLSC – Surf Life Saving Club

RO – SLSQ Gold Coast Regional Office

GCRO – Gold Coast Regional Office

Branch – South Coast Branch/Gold Coast Regional Office

SCB – South Coast Branch

LDO – Gold Coast Regional lifesaving Development Officer

DOE – SCB Director of Education / Superintendent of Instruction and Examination (SIE)

Assessors – Assessor holding at least the Assessor UOC cluster from TAE 40110

Trainer – Trainer holding at least the trainer UOC cluster from TAE 40110

Facilitator – Facilitator endorsed by Branch/SLSQ and holding at least the Trainer and Assessor UOC cluster from TAE 40110

TAF – Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator

IRB TACO – IRB Training and Assessment Coordination Officer and Assessment Coordination Officer

CPR – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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INTRODUCTION The South Coast Branch Trainer and Assessor Guide has been developed to assist Club and Course Supervisors, Chief Training Officers, Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators (TAF), with the delivery and assessment of courses and Skills Maintenance for the season. The information contained within this document is current at the time of printing. However, all Chief Training Officers and TAFs are encouraged to regularly access the TAF Portal prior to the commencement of any course to ensure the most current training and assessment resources are being utilised.

SOUTH COAST BRANCH INFORMATION

1. Annual TAF Skills Maintenance Each year all South Coast Branch Trainer/Assessor/Facilitators are required to complete an annual Trainer, Assessor, Facilitator (TAF) proficiency to remain current for the season. These TAF Skills Maintenance must be completed before the 31st of December. The TAF proficiencies should be completed as soon as possible after July 1 depending on availability of information and resources. Ideally they would be completed by the end of August. Dates/venues/times will be set up by South Coast Branch. NOTE: As an additional requirement, all TAFs are to train/assess a minimum of one (1) course in the award/s that they hold on a bi-annual basis (every 2 years).

2. Policies and Procedures All Clubs, Training and Assessing within South Coast Branch, must follow all relevant policies and procedures. These include:

• SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual • all SLSA/SLSQ Water Safety requirements, • SLSA/SLSQ High Visibility/ PFD requirements, • OH&S requirements, and • Child Youth and Risk Management Strategy

If the trainer/assessor/facilitator is not familiar with the policies, they will need to access them via Member Portal.

3. Course Timings All Clubs, Training and Assessing within South Coast Branch, must remember to include a suitable number of breaks and consideration of the duration of the courses. This includes travel time to the course and a maximum number of hours a day for the course.

4. Parent/Guardian Signatures Correspondence has been received from SLSQ on the 1st of October 2013 stating: “As long as the club has the parent/guardian signature on the members (Under 18 years of age) joining/renewal application, then no they do not need to have it on the SURFGUARD -generated enrolment form”.

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5. Director of Education The Branch DOE shall:

• hold a current SLSA Assessor Certificate, and • be a current proficient and financial member

In South Coast Branch the Education officer holds the title Director of Education (DOE). The DOE has the necessary skills and experience in teaching activities, and is responsible for a program of activity concerned with educating the members and the community at large on all matters of practical lifesaving and surf safety. The DOE recommends action in specific areas of concern that requires the preparation and promulgation of material, and attends the Board of Life Saving meetings applicable thereto. The DOE:

• initiates the conducting of conferences; • assists with the preparation of agendas; • supply of lecturers; and • sets the format for other meetings where education forms a major portion of the

objective. This officer liaises with officers holding similar positions at National, State or Branch levels and supervises a small committee of club representatives, and other education experts in the establishment and operation of the Branch and each Club's educational operations. The DOE reports to the Director of Life Saving and provides recommendations to the board of Life Saving addressed to the Director of Lifesaving.

TRAINING/ASSESSING/FACILITATION CONCERNS If there is a concern in relation to any training/assessing/facilitation of a course, it should be directed to the DOE as soon as possible. Concerns or complaints can be submitted in writing or verbally to the DOE.They will then follow up all concerns and complaints in relation to training and assessing

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RELEVANT CONTACT DETAILS Surf Lifesaving – South Coast Branch PO Box 436 West Burleigh QLD 4219 Ph: 07 5566 1002 Fax: 07 5535 3246 Email: [email protected] Director of Education Evan Thomas Mail: c/o SCB Ph: 0419 678 928 Email: [email protected] Director of Lifesaving Kevin Brown Mail: c/o SCB Ph: 0447 573 137 Email: [email protected] Regional IRB TACO C/O Lifesaving Development Officer Mail: c/o SCB Ph: 0409 621 568 Email: [email protected]

SLSQ Lifesaving Development Officer– Gold Coast Courtney Elsmore PO Box 436 West Burleigh QLD 4219 Ph: 07 5566 1013 Fax: 07 5520 4821 Mob: 0409 621 568 Email: [email protected] Surf Lifesaving Queensland – Lifesaving Education Division 18 Manning Street/ (PO Box 3747) South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ph: 07 3846 8000 Fax: 07 3846 8008 Email: [email protected]

The South Coast Branch strongly encourages all Chief Training Officer’s and TAFs to make Gold Coast Regional Office their first point of contact for all enquiries relating to Training and Education.

The Gold Coast Regional Office staff will attempt to answer all enquiries before referring to either the DOE or to Education Surf Life Saving Queensland. HELPDESKS: Phone Email SLSA (24/7): SLSQ (Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm): GCRO (Mon-Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm):

1300 724 006 (07) 3846 8000 (07) 5566 1002

Surfguard [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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NATIONALLY ACCREDITED TRAINING AND SURF LIFE SAVING AWARDS Surf Life Saving Queensland offers nationally accredited training to members covering a range of awards and units of competency. The following table outlines what awards are offered as part of accredited training and also outlines the units of competency linked to each award:

*VET forms to be provided to candidates under 17. Completion and return is up to candidate– See Below

SLSQ Awards – Unit of Competencies – as at June2014

SLSQ Award (Relevant RTO award -if

different/applicable)

Units of Competency

Resuscitation Certificate * • HLTCPR211A Perform CPR Apply (Senior) First Aid * Automatically linked courses:

• SLSA Resuscitation Certificate

• HLTFA311A Apply First Aid • HLTCPR211A Perform CPR

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques *

• HLTFA404C Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Bronze Medallion * (Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) PUA21012 Automatically linked courses:

• SLSA Radio Operators Certificate

• PUASAR012C Apply Surf Awareness and Self-Rescue Skills • PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace • PUAOHS001C Follow Defined Occupational Health and

Safety Policies and Procedures • PUASAR013A Participate in an Aquatic Rescue Operation • HLTCPR211A Perform CPR • HLTFA211A Provide Basic Emergency life Support • PUATEA004D Work Effectively in a Public Safety Organisation • PUATEA001B Work in a Team • PUAOPE013A Operate Communications Systems and

Equipment

Surf Rescue Certificate • No Units of Competency

Radio Operators Certificate • No Units of Competency

IRB Crew * • PUASAR015A Crew a small power-craft in a rescue operation

Silver Medallion IRB Driver * • PUASAR014A Operate and maintain a small power-craft and motor for rescue operations

Spinal Management * • PUAEME004A Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management *

• BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness • PUAOPE027A Undertake beach safety management activities • PUATEA002B Work Autonomously

Training Officer * • TAEDEL301A Provide Work Skill Instruction • BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

Assessor * • TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes • TAEASS402B Assess competence • TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation

ATV Induction • No Units of Competency

QLD Tractor Induction • No Units of Competency

QLD 4WD Induction • No Units of Competency

QLD Observers • No Units of Competency

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Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Surf Life Saving Queensland VET Enrolment Form Guidelines

The following information provides instructions on how to complete your Vocational Education and Training Enrolment Form. Please follow all instructions carefully, as forms forwarded to SLSQ state office incorrectly will be returned to you for rectification, which may then delay the process of banking towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

Some sections of this form can only be completed by SLSQ state office. Please do not complete any areas you are not instructed to.

Participants aged 15-17 are required to complete a VET form when they attend any nationally recognized courses

Further information on the Queensland Certificate of Education is available at the Queensland Studies Authority website, www.qsa.qld.edu.au/589.html

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW GUIDELINES CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING OUT ENROLMENT FORMS

Section 1 Personal Details Section

Please provide ONLY the following details in this section:

Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) – The LUI is provided by the QSA to students working towards the QCE.

Students can source this number from the school and must be included on the form. Personal Details – These details include title, full name (including surname and any given

names), date of birth and gender. Contact Details – These details include current home address and contact phone numbers.

Section 2 Statistical Details Section Section 3 Signature & Sign-Off Section

This section is separated into 6 parts. All require the checkbox with the answer most relevant to you to be marked.

It is a legal requirement that you (the participant) sign and date the form, to confirm that the information you are providing, both about yourself and the courses you wish to bank, is correct.

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Please note that the 1st November of each year is the deadline for VET Enrolment Forms to be submitted to SLSQ state office to ensure they are banked to a students’ QCE in that calendar year. Any forms received after that time are not guaranteed to be banked until the following year.

Once SLSQ has submitted a participants’ VET Enrolment Form to the Department of Education and the Queensland Studies Authority, we are unable to provide a timeframe of how long a students’ award will take to be banked.

Section 4 Course Information Section Select a course listed in the blue drop-down box in the top right of the section. This will automatically pre-fill the course information in this section, as well as in section 5.

COURSE NOTES:

Please note that both ARC and Defib awards can be listed on this form if the two courses are completed

at the same time. If you only do one of these courses, select the individual course.

Section 5 Course Details Section Part of this section will be pre-filled from when you selected your course in Section 4.

You must provide information relating directly to your course, some of which you will need to obtain from your trainer/facilitator. You will be required to complete such information as:

Training Delivery postcode – This will be the postcode of the suburb you did your training in Module/Competency/Attended hours – You will need to provide the total hours you

attended your training Start and Finish date – You will need to provide the start and finish dates of your course.

In some cases, this may be the same date. You are able to type this information in before printing, or write it in manually.

This information must be completed prior to submission, as it is specific to each course, and state office may not be aware of the specifics.

Section 6 Study Reason Section Section 7 Training Provider Sign-Off

This section requires you to mark the checkbox most relevant to your reason for undertaking the training.

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE. THIS SECTION IS ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY STATE OFFICE.

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AWARD PROCESSING Source: http://www.lifesaving.com.au/member-education/award-processing-in-Surfguard / Club actions; GCRO Actions (On behalf of South Coast Branch)

SURFGAURD PROCEDURES TABLE

STEP No. DETAILS

STEP 1 2 Weeks before the course

Club Create ‘New Assessment Request’ (found under ‘Assessment’ tab) 1. Complete all fields as required including; Trainers and Assessors 2. Club to add the following information into the ‘comments box’:

a. Course Start Date b. Direct Supervisor Name c. Facilitator Name (if required) d. Any Training Officer and Assessor name that is not able to be placed

into the corresponding fields e. Any probationary Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator names known

3. Press SAVE and record the course number STEP 2 Min of 3 (business) Days before the start of a course

Club enter course candidate names 1. To enter candidate names, click ‘Update’ under the Action column 2. Check Training Officer and Assessor names listed to ensure they are still accurate 3. Search for candidate names in the ‘Candidates:’ section of the assessment request list

a. If a candidate’s name doesn’t show up in the ‘Available’ list, you may need to tick the ‘Include Non Financial Members’ and search again

b. See FAQ question 9 for an explanation c. Move required names across to the ‘Selected’ box

4. Click ‘Update’ on bottom of page 5. DO NOT CLICK ‘SUBMIT’ UNDER ‘ACTION’ LIST – this is a step for the Branch

STEP 3 Min of 2 (business) days before the course

GCRO/ Branch Submit Assessment Request 1. BEFORE Branch press ‘Submit’ button under ‘Action’ column, Branch should:

a. Click ‘Update’ button to review details the club has entered. b. Details to be reviewed include:

i. Under ‘Award Details’ – the equivalent national recognised award has been selected, or non-selected, corresponding to Table 4 – Surfguard Award Comparison Table (document supplied to Branches only from SLSQ).

ii. Under ‘Units of Competency’ - Ensure only those units of competency as stipulated by SLSQ are listed in the ‘Selected’ box

iii. Training Officer and Assessor Names are listed in the required fields consistent with SCB policy

iv. Under ‘Enrolment Source Details’ – nothing is entered here v. Under ‘Comments’ – the following information is listed:

a. Course Start Date b. Direct Supervisor Name c. Facilitator Name (if required) d. Any Training Officer and Assessor name that is not able to be

placed into the corresponding fields e. Any probationary Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator names known

vi Under ‘Candidates:’ – names are listed a. If all details meet requirements branch will click ‘Update’ button on bottom of

the page b. If some details do not meet requirements – Branch will contact Club to discuss

incorrect details and determine if the Assessment Request needs to be amended or deleted NOTE: This is the only point in which an ‘Assessment ID’ in Surfguard should ever be deleted.

2. All details are correct – Branch to click ‘SUBMIT’ button, then must click ‘APPROVE’ Button.

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STEP 4 Start of the course

Club print out ‘Enrolment Form’ and ‘Attendance Sheet’ from Surfguard 1. These 2 forms must be completed and submitted with course paperwork 2. Enrolment Form replaces the CMF3 form 3. Attendance Sheet replaces the 2nd page of the CMF 6 – a new CMF 6 MUST still be

submitted

STEP 5

Assessment conducted and Form 14 printed and completed 1. Form 14 to be printed from Surfguard and completed on the day of Assessment

a.Chief Assessor to check that the FM14 lists all Assessors present and where required records any differences on the CMF6

b.Chief Assessor to mark if candidates were COMPETENT/NYC or if did not attend assessment DNA

NOTE: Candidates are not require to sign the Form 14 c.Chief Assessor to PRINT name, sign and date at the bottom of the Form 14 the

‘Board of Assessors Endorsement’ section. 2. Chief Assessors to ensure all course paperwork is completed and accurate

STEP 6 Within of 7 days after the assessment

Club submit course paperwork to Branch 1. Club to ensure all paperwork, including paperwork checklist, is completed correctly

according to the Paperwork Checklist

Step 7 Within 14 days after the assessment

GCRO / Branch process results in Surfguard and submit paperwork to SLSQ 1. BEFORE Branch processes results in Surfguard , Branch needs to check that all

paperwork required is submitted and correct according to Paperwork Checklist 2. If all paperwork is correct, Branch click on ‘PROCESS RESULTS’ and should check

the following information listed in Surfguard against the CMF6 and other paperwork and amend as required:

a. Assessment Date b. Trainers and Assessors listed in Surfguard match what is listed on CMF6 and

Form 14 c. All details in ‘COMMMENTS’ box are still accurate

3. Branch to complete Candidate Results according to Form 14 a. Legend of abbreviations:

i. C=Competent – select this if all paperwork is accurate and the assessor has deemed the individual competent

ii. NYC=Not Yet Competent – select this if the candidate completed all assessment tasks however did not meet benchmark requirements

iii. DNC=Did Not Complete – select this if the candidate did not complete all training required OR didn’t complete all assessment activities

iv. DNA=Did Not Attend – select this if the candidate did not attend ANY ASSESSMENT

4. Branch click on ‘PROCESS RESULSTS’ button on bottom of screen when all details are accurate and completed

5. Branch then clicks on ‘APPROVE CANDIDATES’ in ‘Action’ column and subsequently clicks on ‘APPROVE CANDIDATES’ button on bottom of screen

6. Branch then needs to submit paperwork ONLY for Surf Life Saving Awards that are aligned to Units of competency

NOTE Branch DO NOT need to send any paperwork to SLSQ for non-accredited awards

STEP 8 Within 14 days after the assessment

SLSQ/ GCRO allocate awards 1. When SLSQ receives the paperwork, SLSQ will conduct a similar check of the

paperwork to what Branch conducted. 2. If all paperwork is accurate, SLSQ will allocate the awards in Surfguard – this is

the final step 3. Once awards have been allocated, Branch is to print certificates for Surf Life

Saving Awards

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Document Management: Minimum Lodging, Filing and Holding Periods

i. Need to ensure that Trainers and Assessor names are listed in the ‘Assessment Request’ in Surfguard in the ‘Trainer’ and ‘Assessor’ field.

ii. If on the rare occasion a name cannot be listed in these fields, place their name in the ‘Comments’ box AFTER it has been confirmed they meet the requirements to be a trainer and/or assessor of this course

iii. Clubs and Branches need to confirm that any Trainer and/or Assessor listed on an ‘Assessment Request’ meets the following criteria:

1. Hold TAE Training Officer and/or Assessor Units of Competency, AND 2. Hold Surf Life Saving Award and (if relevant) Nationally Recognised Unit of

Competency/Qualification being trained/assessed, AND 3. Holds the corresponding Training Officer and/or Assessor award for the award being

trained/assessed i.e. Training Officer Bronze Medallion, and is proficient in the award

iv. Ensure course START DATE is listed in the ‘Comments’ box

v. Place ‘Assessment ID’ in the ‘Document Location’ box – can only be done once ‘New Assessment Request’ has been created the 1st time

vi. Only those members listed on a Form 14, as printed from SURFGUARD , can commence an assessment – DO NOT MANUALLY write a person’s name on the form

vii. Records management filing and lodging

Courses/Document Lodged with Filed at (kept for) Skill Maintenance Paperwork GC Regional Office

Copy kept at Club GC Regional Office (18mo) with Copy kept at Club (18 mo)

Nationally Recognised Awards/ SLSA Awards- Workbooks

Participant Participant

Nationally Recognised Awards/ SLSA Awards- Assessment Portfolio

GC Regional Office

SLSQ Brisbane (6 mo)

SLSA Awards only (e.g. SRC) Course Paperwork

GC Regional Office GC Regional Office ( 6 mo)

SLSA Awards only (e.g. SRC) Workbooks Club Club (6 mo) LSQ Inductions (e.g. ATV) – Course Paperwork

GC Regional Office GC Regional Office (6 mo)

SLSQ Inductions (e.g. ATV) - Workbooks Club Club (6 mo) Water Safety Risk Assessment Forms Club Club (7 years)

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Useful website links: Surf Life Saving QLD – http:// www.lifesaving.com.au

The SLSQ website provides general information regarding lifesaving and training and education. Member Portal- https://portal.sls.com.au

Current lifesaving operations policies and procedures can also be obtained from this website. An area to visit on the member portal is the library. This will have all relevant information in relation to Training and Assessing. TAF portal –http://alaq.com.au/portal/login/index.php

To obtain up-to-date training resources and information please refer to the TAF portal.

http://www.lifesaving.com.au/

https://portal.sls.com.au/

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Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator (TAF) Learning Portal:

The TAF Portal has been established for SLSQ’s network of Trainers and Assessors. On this site you will find the most up to date training and education resources, course information and forums that have been created to support all trainers and assessors. In order to access the information on this site you must have a login and password that has been supplied by the Academy. Only Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators have access to this site. If you have not obtained a password please complete portal request form, found on the TAF portal, and forward to SLSQ Education Dept ([email protected] ). Your logon and password will be sent to you within 7 days of sending your request. Note: Trainers and Assessors are encouraged to visit this site prior to the commencement of each course to ensure the latest education resources and assessment papers are being utilised. Also if you do not access the TAF Portal for at least 6 months you will be required to re-apply for a TAF Portal log in. Contact Surf Life Saving Queensland if you are having trouble.

INSTRUCTIONS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE TAF PORTAL

1. Go to the Portal website www.alaq.com.au/portal 2. Sign in as a guest 3. Half way down the home screen you will see a section for if you wish to gain access 4. Please print and complete the online form if you are wishing to have access to the TAF

Portal on behalf of your SLSQ Club, Branch or for yourself as a LTP. 5. (FOR CLUB USE ONLY) Ensure your application is endorsed by your Club Chief

Training Officer (CTO). 6. Fax to SLSQ on 07 3846 8008 7. You will have to renew your access every three months if the portal is not accessed by

contacting SLSQ to have your password reset. If not used for a year renewal using the same process as outlined above may be required.


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TAF Job Descriptions and Codes of Conduct General Role Descriptions: SLSQ operates under a Direct Supervisor model where the Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators only require specific units of competency (UOC) from the Cert IV. Club Supervisors:

• Be a current & proficient SLSA Assessor (Bronze) • Be elected by the Branch LIFESAVING COMMITTEE • Report on club lifesaving activities to the Branch LIFESAVING COMMITTEE on a

monthly basis, or as per scheduled meetings • liaise with the Club Captain and/or Patrol Officers on the standard of patrol Services

including, but not limited to personnel, rosters, gear & equipment etc • Assist the Club Captain with the annual preparation of patrol service agreements ready

for presentation to the Branch LSC • Be responsible to the Branch for high standard of competency of candidates being

submitted for assessment • Oversee the coordination of annual proficiency tests & award updates • Oversee the coordination of new award assessments • Provide advice to the club management on any specific risk management and/or WH &

S issues pertaining to lifesaving activities • Be aware of all relevant SLSA & SLSQ Policies • Assist Club Captains to fulfill all responsibilities associated with all lifesaving reporting

procedures • Ensure that the Club & Patrol Captains are familiar with the content of the SLSQ Patrol

Operations Manual & that they have “signed off” on this as per state requirements • Assist Club Captains to coordinate & conduct patrol captains briefings/workshops • Ensure that the club complies with any requirements set down as a result of any

lifesaving audits conducted • Assist the club to plan for future extension or expansion of lifesaving services • Act as an adviser to SLSQ and/or Branch, in the event of any external assistance or

support being required with lifesaving service delivery • Investigate any breaches of patrol service agreements in conjunction with Branch

and/or SLSQ officers • Provide advice to club regarding reporting procedures in the event of any major

incidents Direct (course) Supervisor:

• Must hold a CERT IV –TAE 40110 • Must be appointed to supervise all courses where trainers do not hold a full CERT IV -

TAE 40110 • Does not have to be at every training session but must attend at some point during

course. • Must discuss course with the trainer, covering areas such as: Training format, training

and session plans and any other issues that may occur with training. • Only supervises how the training occurs to ensure the standards are met.

Trainer: A Trainer means an educator of a discipline that has been trained and:

• Holds a CERT IV- TAE 40110, OR Holds relevant UOCs and operates under a Direct Supervisor who does hold a CERT IV-TAE 40110 (National Quality Council requirement); i.e.

o TAEDEL301A – Provide work skill instruction; o BSBCMM401A- Make a presentation;

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• Demonstrate current competency in training in general and the award they are to be a Trainer for; and

• Holds a current working with children blue card. Assessor: An Assessor means a person who makes judgments based on the evidence and:

• Holds a CERT IV- TAE 40110, OR Holds relevant UOCs and operates under a Direct Supervisor who does hold a CERT IV-TAE 40110 (National Quality Council requirement); i.e.

o TAEASS401A – Plan assessment activities and processes; o TAEASS402A – Assess competence; o TAEASS403A – Participate in assessment validation;

• Demonstrate current competency in assessment in general and the award they are to be an Assessor for; and

• Holds a current working with children blue card. Facilitator: A Facilitator

• Holds a CERT IV- TAE 40110, OR Holds relevant UOCs and operates under a Direct Supervisor who does hold a CERT IV- TAE 40110 (National Quality Council requirement); i.e.

o TAEDEL301A Provide Work Skill Instructions o BSBCMM401A- Make a presentation o TAEASS401A – Plan assessment activities and processes, o TAEASS402A – Assess competence, o TAEASS403A – Participate in assessment validation

• Demonstrate current competency in both training and assessment in general and the award they are to be a TAF for; and

• Holds a current working with children blue card.

Junior Activities Accreditation Officer (JAAO) – SLSQ are excited to announce that this season we will see the introduction of a new Junior Activities Accreditation Officer. This role has been introduced to allow another person who can sign off on the Junior Proficiencies and Age Awards to assist ease the load on existing Assessors and provide a pathway to the role of Assessor. The JAAO will be able to sign off on the following Junior proficiencies and awards:

o age level pool evaluation (pool swim) o age level beach evaluation (run swim run) o competition evaluation o age award as per the SLSA Junior Development Age Guides.

For members interested in obtaining this award and assisting with Junior Activities the following pre-requisites must be in place: o hold as a minimum an Age Managers Accreditation o be a minimum of 18 years of age o be proposed by the club JAC and Chief Training Officer (CTO) for endorsement & recording at the Club Management Committee (or equivalent)

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Trainer Job Description Reports to:

Club Chief Training Officer or Training Officer

Liaises with:

Members, Assessors, Facilitators, Club Supervisors, Direct Supervisors, Club Officers, Branch Officers, State Officers and other Trainers where required.

Purpose:

To improve the standard of beach safety To improve the standard of training amongst lifesavers To demonstrate a commitment to Total Quality Management

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct club training as directed by the Chief Training Officer 2. Conduct club training using SLSQ endorsed training package support material (e.g. resources) 3. Maintain a roll of attendances by members as required 4. Comply with all rules, regulations or requirements as documented in the SLSQ TAF

Handbook (Including the Policy and Procedure Manual) 5. Comply with all rules, regulations or requirements as documented in Club and Branch

standards, and Legislation 6. Ensure members are inducted into training activities as per course requirements 7. Inform candidates of all course-related information prior to the candidate enrolling. 8. Ensure course evaluation opportunities are provided to all participants and, where applicable,

collated and submitted with course paperwork 9. Stop any activity which is not in conformance with procedures, work instructions and/or

specifications. 10. Stop any activity which may result in the health and safety of any person at the workplace

being at risk. 11. Adopt a continuous improvement approach to carrying out all activities. 12. Participate in organisational learning activities, such as TAF Proficiency days. 13. Ensure the training environment used meets all requirements and is conducive to learning. 14. Comply with the requirements of all quality systems documentation 15. Ensure all documents and data are used in accordance with the relevant procedure 16. Undergo any training requirements in the application process in accordance with the TAF

Handbook, or as directed by SLSQ or your Branch. 17. Assist in the completion of member Incident Reports for training activities 18. Attend Branch induction training and orientation 19. Attend re-endorsement activities as described in the TAF Handbook. 20. Attend Professional Development training to ensure skills and content knowledge are current 21. Attend club or branch meetings (as requested) 22. Maintain a professional image of Surf Life Saving at all times

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Trainer Code of Practice The Code of Practice outlined below supports professionally responsible and ethical training practices and to guide Trainers in their work:

• Specific needs for training are identified and confirmed through consultation with appropriate personnel

• Training objectives are matched to identified competency development needs • Training approaches are planned and documented • Training is conducted in a safe and accessible environment • Training delivery methods are selected appropriate to training participants needs,

trainer availability, location and resources • Strategies and techniques are employed which facilitate the learning process • Objectives of the training, sequence of activities and assessment processes are

discussed with training participants • A systematic approach is taken to training and the approach is revised and modified to

meet specific needs of training participants • Practice opportunities are provided to ensure that the participant achieves the

components of competency • Various methods for encouraging learning are implemented to provide diverse

approaches to meet the individual needs of the participant • Participants are encouraged to self-evaluate performance and identify areas for

improvement • Participant readiness for assessment is monitored and assistance provided in the

collection of evidence of satisfactory performance • Training is evaluated in the context of self-assessment, participant feedback,

supervisor comments and measurement against objectives, with adjustments made as required

• Training is delivered in a courteous manner, free of harassment and discrimination by any other course participant, SLSQ member or staff

• Training details are recorded according to enterprise and legislative requirements • Results of evaluation are used to guide further training • Promote SLSQ in a positive light at all times

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Assessor Job Description Reports to: Branch Education Officer / Lifesaving Development Officer / Training Supervisor Liaises with: Members, Assessors, Facilitators, Club Supervisors, Direct Supervisors, Club Officers, Branch Officers, State Officers and other Trainers where required.

Purpose:


Responsibilities:

1. Conduct assessment as per Training Package requirements 2. Maintain a roll of attendances by members 3. Comply with all rules, regulations or requirements as documented in the SLSQ TAF Handbook

(Including the Policy and Procedure Manual) 4. Comply with all rules, regulations or requirements as documented in club and branch standards,

and Legislation 5. Ensure members are aware of assessment activities as per course requirements 6. Mark all assessments and return to Branch within 7 days from the date assessment is conducted 7. Stop any activity which is not in conformance with procedures, work instructions and/or

specifications. 8. Stop any activity which may result in the health and safety of any person at the workplace being

at risk. 9. Adopt a Continuous Improvement approach to carrying out all activities. 10. Participate in organisational learning activities, such as TAF Proficiency days. 11. Ensure the assessment environment used meets all requirements and is conducive to learning. 12. Comply with the requirements of all quality systems documentation 13. Ensure all documents and data are used in accordance with the relevant procedure 14. Undergo any training requirements in the application process in accordance with the TAF

Handbook, or as directed by SLSQ or your Branch. 15. Ensure the workplace health and safety of all persons is not affected by the way undertakings

are conducted 16. Assist in the completion of member Incident Reports for training activities 17. Attend Branch induction training and orientation 18. Attend re-endorsement activities as described in the TAF Handbook. 19. Attend Professional Development training to ensure skills and content knowledge are current 20. Maintain a professional image of Surf Life Saving at all times

South Coast Branch Assessor Requirements:

1. Prepared to assist South Coast Branch and Surf Life Saving Queensland to assess where required.

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Assessor Code of Practice The Code of Conduct outlined below supports professionally responsible and ethical assessment practice and to guide Assessors in their work:

• The differing needs and requirements of the candidates, the local enterprise/s and/or industry are identified and handled with sensitivity.

• Potential forms of conflict of interest in the assessment process and/or outcomes are identified, and appropriate referrals are made, if necessary.

• All forms of harassment are avoided throughout the assessment process and in the review and reporting of assessment outcomes.

• The rights of candidates are protected during and after the assessment process. • Candidates are made aware of their rights and processes of appeal. • Personal or interpersonal factors that are irrelevant to the assessment of competence

must not influence the assessment outcomes. • Evidence is verified against the rules of evidence • Assessment decisions are based on available evidence that can be produced and

verified by another assessor. • Assessments are conducted within the boundaries of the assessment system policies

and procedures. • Formal agreement is obtained from candidates and the assessor that the assessment

was carried out in accordance with agreed procedures. • Assessment systems and tools are consistent with equal opportunity legislation. • Candidates are informed of all assessment reporting processes prior to the

assessment. • Candidates are informed of all known potential consequences of assessment

decisions, prior to the assessment. • Confidentiality is maintained regarding assessment decisions/outcomes and records of

individual assessment outcomes which identify personal details are only released with the written permission of the candidate/s.

• Assessment outcomes are used consistently with the purposes explained to candidates.

• Self-assessments are periodically conducted to ensure current competence against the Training and Assessment Training Package (TAE10) competency standards.

• Professional development opportunities are identified and sought. • Opportunities for networking amongst assessors are created and maintained. • Opportunities are created for technical assistance in planning, conducting and

reviewing assessment practice and participating in validation.

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Facilitator Job Description Reports to: Branch Director of Education / Lifesaving Development Officer / Training Supervisor Liaises with: Members, Assessors, Facilitators, Club Supervisors, Direct Supervisors, Club Officers, Branch Officers, State Officers and other Trainers where required.

Purpose:


Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate training and assessment as per Training Package requirements 2. Maintain a roll of attendances by members as required 3. Comply with all rules, regulations or requirements as documented in the SLSQ TAF Handbook

(Including the Policy and Procedure Manual) 4. Comply with all rules, regulations or requirements as documented in club and branch standards,

and Legislation 5. Ensure members are aware of training and assessment activities as per course requirements 6. Mark all assessments and return to Branch within 7 days from the date assessment is conducted 7. Stop any activity which is not in conformance with procedures, work instructions and/or

specifications. 8. Stop any activity which may result in the health and safety of any person at the workplace being

at risk. 9. Adopt a Continuous Improvement approach to carrying out all activities. 10. Participate in organisational learning activities, such as TAF Proficiency days. 11. Ensure the assessment environment used meets all requirements and is conducive to learning. 12. Comply with the requirements of all quality systems documentation 13. Ensure all documents and data are used in accordance with the relevant procedure 14. Undergo any training requirements in the application process in accordance with the TAF

Handbook, or as directed by SLSQ or your Branch. 15. Ensure the workplace health and safety of all persons is not affected by the way undertakings are

conducted 16. Assist in the completion of member Incident Reports for training activities 17. Attend Branch induction training and orientation 18. Attend re-endorsement activities as described in the TAF Handbook. 19. Attend Professional Development training to ensure skills and content knowledge are current 20. Maintain a professional image of Surf Life Saving at all times

South Coast Branch Facilitator Requirements

1. All facilitated courses must be approved by South Coast DOE 2. Prepared to assist South Coast Branch and Surf Life Saving Queensland to facilitate

where required. 3. Facilitators can train and assess the same squad at their own club without branch

approval provided an external assessor is also assisting.

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Facilitator Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct outlined below supports professionally responsible and ethical training and assessment practices and to guide Facilitators in their work:

• The differing needs and requirements of the person/s being assessed, the local enterprise/s and/or industry are identified and handled with sensitivity

• Potential forms of conflict of interest in the training and assessment process and/or outcomes are identified and appropriate referrals are made, if necessary.

• All forms of harassment are avoided throughout the planning, conducting, reviewing and reporting of the training and assessment outcomes.

• The rights of the candidate(s) are protected during and after the training and assessment.

• Personal or interpersonal factors that are not relevant to the training and assessment of competency must not influence the training and assessment outcomes.

• The candidate(s) is made aware of rights and processes of appeal • Evidence that is gathered during training and assessment is verified for validity,

reliability, authenticity, sufficiency and currency. • Assessment decisions are based on available evidence that can be produced and

verified by another Facilitator. • Training and Assessment is conducted with the boundaries of the training and

assessment system policies and procedures. • Formal agreement is obtained from both the candidate(s) and the Facilitator that the

training and assessment was carried out in accordance with agreed procedures. • Training and assessment tools, systems and procedures are consistent with equal

opportunity legislation. • The candidate(s) is/are informed of all assessment reporting processes prior to the

assessment. • The candidate(s) is/are informed of all known potential consequences of decisions

arising from an assessment, prior to assessment. • Confidentiality is maintained regarding assessment results • Results are only released with the permission of the candidate(s). • The assessment results are used consistently with the purpose explained to the

candidate. • Self-assessments are periodically conducted to ensure current competencies against

Training and Assessment Competency Standards • Professional development opportunities are identified and sought • Opportunities for networking amongst facilitators are created and maintained • Opportunities are created for technical assistance in planning, conducting and

reviewing training and assessment procedures and outcomes

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PROCESS FOR OBTAINING TAF QUALIFICATIONS Process for Obtaining a Trainers Qualification POLICY REFERENCE - South Coast Branch Policy Statement 1.1 PRE-REQUISITES Be at least16 years of age on the date of the final assessment Hold the award and the Unit of Competency (where applicable) for the discipline in

which they wish to become a Trainer. Step 1: Gain relevant TAE units of Competency Complete South Coast Branch Form 005- SCB Probationary Trainer Form and submit

to Club CTO. Be nominated by Club CTO (Form 005) to attend a Training Officer course which will

be conducted by the South Coast Branch. Have successfully completed the Training Officer Course (which is conducted by the

South Coast Branch) including TAEDEL301A – Provide work skill instruction and BSBCMM401A - Make a presentation Including:

o Train two sessions to a group on the day; and o Train one session during course or at Club under CTO (3rd Party report)

The Branch will process the Form 14 and the necessary paperwork as per the checklist for the course.

SLSQ will then issue the relevant “Statements of Attainment” for the completed Unit(s) of Competency.

Step 2: Train Course(s) at Clubs In conjunction with the club Chief Training Officer, plan and deliver training of a

minimum of 1 full course to a minimum of 2 candidates who are deemed competent in the relevant award unless club policy specifies additional training requirements.

This training must be conducted under the supervision of a qualified Trainer, which is usually the Chief Training Officer (CTO).

Ensure name is on the list when raising assessment request and on the CMF6 as probationary Trainer.

Once deemed competent, the Chief Assessor is to record in the comments field on the Form 14 approval for the Probationary Trainer.

The Club will raise the Form 14 on behalf of the candidate with the Chief Assessor to sign.

Candidates Form 14 is to be submitted with all course paperwork that they have completed their probationary training requirements.

Once the above steps are completed and forms signed off the candidate will then be a qualified trainer in that discipline. NOTE: Probationary Trainers cannot be logged on SURFGUARD unless the candidate

has successfully completed the requirements of the Trainers Course and been issued with the Trainer Certificate.

Probationary Trainers must train a minimum of 1 full course with a minimum of 2 candidates deemed competent at the time of the assessments of the discipline in which they wish to become a Trainer.

If a Trainer wishes to obtain a Training Officer Certificate in other disciplines, hold and be proficient in the award, you will need to talk to a facilitator or DOE to be inducted in to the resources.

It is the responsibility of the Chief Assessor who is signing the Form 14 and deeming the candidate competent in the Training Officer award to ensure that the candidate has met all the benchmarks required.

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Process for Obtaining an Assessors Qualification POLICY REFERENCE - South Coast Branch Policy Statement 1.1 PRE-REQUISITES Be at least 18 years of age on the date of the final assessment Hold the award and the Unit of Competency (where applicable) for the discipline in

which they wish to become an Assessor. Meet any club-specific policy requirements relating to Assessors (e.g. must already be

a trainer in identified discipline).

Step 1: Gain relevant TAE units of Competency Complete and submit South Coast Branch Form 003- SCB Probationary Assessor

Form a minimum of 14 days prior to the start of the course to South Coast Branch. Be nominated by a Club CTO (Form 003) to attend an Assessor Course which will be

conducted by the South Coast Branch. Have successfully completed the Course Assessor Course (which is conducted by the

South Coast Branch) and has a link to TAEASS401A – Plan assessment activities and processes, TAEASS402A – Assess Competence and TAEASS403A – Participate in Assessment Validation.

The Branch will process the Form 14 and the necessary paperwork as per the checklist for the course.

SLSQ will then issue the relevant “Statements of Attainment” for the completed Units of Competency.

Step 2 Assist with an assessment (for a minimum of 2 candidates deemed competent) in the

relevant award. If you are already an Assessor in an award you only require to do one as a probationary assessor in your second Assessor award

Record the Probationary Assessor name on the CMF6 Step 3 Coordinate the assessment of a second course, in the relevant award under the

supervision of a Qualified Assessor. Record the Probationary Assessor name on the CMF6

Step 4 After successful completion of a minimum of two (2) assessments and have been

deemed competent at both assessments, Probationary Assessors club to raise a Form 14 for the Assessor Award.

NOTE: Probationary Assessments cannot be logged on Surfguard unless the candidate

has successfully completed the requirements of the Assessor Course and been issued with the Assessor Certificate.

Probationary Assessors must assess in a minimum of 2 assessments of the discipline in which they wish to become an Assessor and must record their name on CMF6 as a Probationary Assessor.

If an Assessor wishes to obtain a Assessor Officer Certificate in other disciplines, hold and be proficient in the award, you will need to talk to a facilitator or DOE to be inducted in to the resources.

One of the probationary assessments must be external to their club. All IRB assessors must complete 1 IRB crew assessment and 1 IRB driver

assessment to complete the probationary assessment requirements for an IRB Assessor award.

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Process for Obtaining a Facilitators Qualification POLICY REFERENCE - South Coast Branch Policy Statement 1.1 PRE-REQUISITES Be at least18 years of age on the date of the final assessment Hold the award & unit of competency (where applicable) wishing to become facilitator

in. Hold the Training Officer & Assessor Certificate qualifications (TAE units). Appointed by South Coast Branch to complete the facilitator process

Step 1 Complete and submit South Coast Branch Form 001- SCB Probationary Facilitators

Form a minimum of 14 days prior to the start of the course to South Coast Branch. Step 2 Branch, LDO, DOE to confirm applicant holds the following:

o Current Trainer & Assessor Qualifications; o Current Award & Unit of Competency (where appropriate) to be facilitated; and o Currency in Vocational Education and Training knowledge.

If the above criteria have been met, Branch informs candidate of a facilitator mentor and approves them to commence facilitator training

o Applicant to conduct a MINIMUM of 2 Facilitated courses under direct mentoring of a qualified Facilitator in the particular award. Applicant to record name on CMF6 as ‘Probationary Facilitator

o Once the mentor has determined the applicant has met the requirements to be signed off as a Facilitator, the mentor shall inform Branch.

If the above criteria have NOT been met, Branch to follow up with applicant and explain rectification required.

Step 3 On receipt of the mentors recommendation the DOE will review application and if

appropriate submit the application to the BOLS for endorsement and o If endorsed the DOE will approve the candidate as a Facilitator. Branch will

record the applicant’s progress via Form 14. Form 14 to be signed by mentor o If unsuccessful the DOE will inform the candidate via CTO and what

rectification is required for application to be assessed again. Step 5 Signed copy of Form 14 must go to SLSQ Education Dept. for record keeping. SLSQ Education Dept. will notify the candidate, DOE and Lifesaving Development

Officer that the applicant has been endorsed as full Facilitator status. NOTE: Probationary Facilitators cannot be logged on SURFGUARD unless the

candidate has successfully completed the requirements of the Trainer and Assessor Course or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Probationary Facilitators must conduct 2 courses with a minimum of 2 assessments of the discipline in which they wish to become a Facilitator

For candidates to be eligible to obtain their Facilitators Award they must assist with two new awards, Skills Maintenance does not count towards their probationary facilitations.

If a Facilitator wishes to obtain a Facilitator Certificate in other disciplines they must complete the above steps

If a Facilitator wishes to obtain a Facilitator Certificate in other disciplines, hold and be proficient in the award, you will need to talk to a facilitator or DOE to be inducted in to the resources.

Once the above steps are completed and forms signed off the candidate will then be a qualified Facilitator in that discipline.

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TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT RATIO GUIDES

The following ratios are recommended and where possible, and practical, should be followed to when conducting training and assessment. Proposed variations should be approved in writing by the DOE. Award Ratios (max recommended)

Trainers to Participants

Assessors to Participants

Facilitators

Land-based or theory

1:20 1:12 (Min. 1 Assessor if

external)

1:12 (Min. 1 Facilitators)

Water-based or practical


external)


Powercraft Ratios (max recommended) Trainers to

Participants Assessors to Participants

Facilitators

Land-based or theory


external)


Water-based or practical

1:4 1 per craft

1:4 1 per craft

(Min. 1 Assessor if external)


Reference: Recommendations from the State Education Panel on the 19th and 20th of February 2011. Branch Recommendations: South Coast Branch recommends that individual course structure must be considered when setting minimum Training Officer numbers. i.e. Ratio of 1:6 for a Bronze Medallion/Certificate II course due to the type of carries required. Minimum Probationary Award Ratios

Trainers to Participants

Assessors to Participants

Facilitators

Theory 1:2 (min) 1:6 (max)

1:2 (min) 1:6 (max)

1:2 (min) 1:6 (max)

Practical 1:2 (min) 1:6 (max)

1:2 (min) 1:6 (max)

1:2 (min) 1:6 (max)

SCB Requirements NOTE:

As per South Coast Branch’s letter sent on the 12th of December 2012, a least 1 assessor present should external to the club e.g. the Club Supervisor or Direct Supervisor if relevant. This means that unless otherwise authorised by the DOE, at least one external assessor must be present at all assessments.

All Probationary Trainers/Assessors/Facilitators: Must complete relevant South Coast Branch Application Forms (005,003 or 001

respectively) prior to commencing probationary training/assessing/facilitating. Must be observed at all times in the delivery all components of a course by an

endorsed trainer/assessor/facilitator for the relevant course. Example: Probationary Trainer overseen by Endorsed Trainer Probationary Assessor overseen by Endorsed Assessor

Probationary Facilitator overseen by Endorsed Facilitator

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL/RCC) The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) allows for the recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or of Current Competency (RCC) that candidates may have obtained through life skills or through other organisations. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Surf Lifesaving Queensland is legally obliged to recognise the prior learning of members obtained from an external RTO, their workplace or anywhere else they have obtained skills & knowledge related to lifesaving qualifications. This can be recognised in one of three ways:

• Recognise Prior Learning (RPL) mapping • Recognise Prior Learning (RPL) assessment only • Recognise Current Competency (RCC)

Recognise Prior Learning mapping RPL mapping is an option members can take to obtain a lifesaving qualification without being required to attend a full course to obtain that qualification. RPL mapping is a process where a member must provide evidence in completing certain skills and having certain knowledge related to the qualification they wish to receive. Evidence can be anything from a certificate obtained in their workplace, to a letter supplied by a peer stating their skills/knowledge/experience in something. This evidence is then cross-referenced with the skills & knowledge required to receive the qualification. If a member cannot provide evidence in a particular skill or knowledge, this is identified as a gap and they may be required to participate in training and assessment of that skill or knowledge. RPL mapping is time consuming and is at a cost to the member wishing to RPL their qualification. The rules of evidence must be followed when mapping a qualification. Recognise Prior Learning assessment only RPL assessment only is an option members can take to obtain a lifesaving qualification without being required to attend a full course to obtain that qualification. The member would be required to attend an assessment of that qualification and complete all assessment tasks required. Members need to be aware that if they complete this option and are not yet competent in an assessment task they will be required to attend training and complete that assessment task again. When conducting an RPL assessment only, candidates are not required to complete any CMF paperwork. They must complete an RPL application, found on the Portal. The RPL application and assessment portfolio must be submitted to the Branch. Please note a Form 14 must be raised when conducting a RPL assessment only. The principles of assessment and rules of evidence must be followed when conducting an assessment only RPL. Recognise Current Competency RCC is an option members can take to have a current nationally recognised qualification, they have obtained from another RTO, recognised on the lifesaving system, and they will receive the lifesaving award. The qualification submitted as evidence must match the qualifications lifesaving offer. If the qualification submitted does not match, that member may wish to take the RPL mapping option. Members wishing to follow the RCC option must have a copy of their certificate certified by a Justice of the Peace, and must submit to Branch along with an RCC application. Members RCC their First Aid or ART award must complete an induction. The induction must also be submitted with the RCC application to Branch. RCC and induction checklists can be found on the Portal. Once the RCC application has been submitted & approved that member will have their lifesaving report updated to include the holding of the qualification. The rules of evidence must be followed when conducting an RCC.

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PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT & RULES OF EVIDENCE The principles of assessment and rules of evidence must be followed whenever conducting an assessment or RPL/RCC application. Principles of Assessment Valid: Is the assessment relevant to what is being assessed? Can another assessor assess this qualification using the assessment tools/tasks developed? Flexible: Can the assessment be flexible to meet candidate/assessor needs? Can the date/venue be changed? Can the assessment task be altered to meet candidate requirements (e.g. record verbal responses if candidate unable to write at time of assessment) Fair: Is the assessment fair to all candidates? Are they being assessed to the same standards? Reliable: Is the assessment reliable to deem competency in the qualification? Rules of Evidence Valid: Is the evidence provided relevant to what is required to receive the qualification? Authentic: Is the evidence provided the candidates? Is it genuine and not fabricated? Current: Is the evidence current and up to date? – e.g. not older than two years without evidence of currency (three years for Apply First Aid). Sufficient: Is there enough evidence to issue the candidate with the qualification?

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Resuscitation Certificate (HLTCPR211A) PRE REQUISITES A candidate must be at least 10 years of age on the date of the final assessment.

OUTCOME On successful completion of this assessment, candidates will have achieved the following Unit of Competency and receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit:

HLTCPR211A – Perform CPR ;

Resuscitation Certificate- SLSA Award PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in SURFGUARD a minimum of 14 days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:

Course Facilitator and/or Direct Supervisor noted in comments box Intended Number of Participants noted in comments box Proposed Course Start Date noted in comments box Course Trainers; and Course Assessors.

If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch14 days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors. Paperwork Checklist: All course paperwork is to be completed as per the paperwork checklist for each

course Paperwork checklist can be found on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

Training Resources:

SLSA Training Manual Version 1– 34th Edition CPR Learner Guide CPR PowerPoint

The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal lwww.lifesaving.com.au Units to be learnt from SLSA Training Manual:

Chapter 4: Resuscitation Assessment Requirements: The candidate must satisfy the Assessor(s) that they are competent in all learning outcomes by:

Written assessment, and Performance of skills.

The following assessment document is to be completed by the candidate and signed by the Assessor(s):



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CPR Assessment Activity Record; and CPR Observation Checklist (to be completed by the Assessor only).

The most current versions of these documents are available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current. PROCESS FOR SKILL MAINTANENCE FOR THIS AWARD Administration Requirements:

Form 14 – Proficiency must be raised by the Club and forwarded to the Branch on

completion. Master Sign-on Sheet must be raised by the Club and forwarded to the Branch on

completion. Assessment Requirements:

Award holders must successfully complete a proficiency check, showing their competence in resuscitation techniques.

A patient assessment on a live patient and demonstration of the lateral position. CPR on manikin, including resuscitation using a mask.

For additional information on the 2014-2015 season’s proficiency requirements please refer to the SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual – Section 24. NOTE: If a candidate requires a current nationally recognised qualification for Perform CPR, they will be required to complete the process for NEW AWARDS and complete all relevant course paperwork.


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Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A) PRE REQUISITES A candidate must be at least of 14 years of age on the date of final assessment.

OUTCOMES On successful completion of this assessment, candidates will have achieved the following units of competency and receive statements of attainment for the following units and Award:

Resuscitation Certificate – unless already obtained HLTFA311A – Apply First Aid Apply (senior) First Aid Certificate – SLSA Award

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in SURFGUARD a minimum of 14 days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:

Intended Number of Participants noted in comments box Proposed Course Start Date noted in comments box Course Trainers; and Course Assessors.



Training Resources:

Apply First Aid Workbook SLSA First Aid Training Manual- 8th Edition SLSA Training Manual Version 1 – 34th Edition (Bronze Medallion) SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual Australian Resuscitation Council Website – www.resus.org.au

Units to be learnt from SLSA First Aid Training Manual:

Unit 1-25 Entire Manual Assessment Requirements:

The candidate must satisfy the Assessor(s) that they are competent in all learning outcomes by;

Written assessment Performance of skills Simulation of scenarios



http://www.resus.org.au/

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Surf Life Saving Queensland – Apply First Aid Assessment Activity Record. The most current version of this Document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

The following documents support Facilitator / Assessor in the assessment process:

Surf Life Saving Queensland – Apply First Aid Facilitator Assessment Activity Guide. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

This award must be renewed and assessed every 3 years prior to the expiry date with

an annual CPR assessment to be deemed current.

PROCESS FOR FIRST AID SKILL MAINTANENCE & RENEWALS Proficiencies: The resuscitation component of an Apply First Aid Award must be assessed annually to maintain currency in First Aid. Apply First Aid award holders must successfully complete a proficiency check, showing their competence in resuscitation techniques including: Patient assessment on a live patient Demonstration of the lateral position and CPR on a manikin including resuscitation using a mask.

Administration Requirements:

Form 14 – Apply First Aid Proficiency must be raised by the club and forwarded to

the Branch on completion. If a candidate completes a CPR update via their Bronze Medallion OR SRC

proficiency the above step does not need to be followed.

Resources For information on the 2014-2015 season’s proficiency requirements please refer to the SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual – Section 24. Renewals: The Apply First Aid Award must be renewed every three years (as per industry standard). Every three years, members that hold this award and wish to remain current must sit a full course and re-submit the workbook (as outlined above in process for obtaining new awards). An upgrade option is no longer offered by SLSQ. Administration Requirements:

Process for Obtaining New Award (as outlined above) must be followed. Form 14 – Apply First Aid Renewal must be raised by the club and forwarded to the

Branch on completion.



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Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC – HLTFA404C)) PRE REQUISITES A candidate must be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment. Hold ONE of the following qualifications HLTFA301C Apply First Aid OR HLTFA201B

Provide basic emergency life support (found in Cert II Public Safety) OR HLTCPR201B Provide CPR

OUTCOME On successful completion of the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques assessment, candidates will have achieved the following unit of competency and receive statement of attainment for the following unit and SLSA award:

HLTFA404C – Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate - SLSA Award

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in SURFGUARD a minimum of 14 days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:




Training Resources: ART Learner Guide

Assessment Requirements:


Surf Life Saving Queensland – Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Learner Guide. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

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PROCESS FOR PROFICIENCIES Administration Requirements:

Form 14 – Proficiency must be raised by the club and forwarded to the Branch on

completion. Master Sign-on Sheet must be raised by the Club and forwarded to the Branch on

completion.

Resources: For information on the current season’s proficiency requirements please refer to the current SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual – Section 24.

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Surf Rescue Certificate PRE REQUISITES

Be at least 13 years of age on the date of the final assessment. Have completed a 200 metre swim in five minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not

less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course before any training commences in the surf and / or deep water.

OUTCOME On successful completion of this assessment, candidates will have achieved the following SLSA award:

Surf Rescue Certificate - SLSA Award

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:


If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch 14 Business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors.

Paperwork Checklist: All course paperwork is to be completed as per the paperwork checklist for each


NOTE: The Form 14 must include participant Pool Swim and Run-Swim-Run times. Assessment Requirements: The candidate must satisfy the Assessor(s) that they are competent in all learning outcomes by:

Written assessment, and Performance of skills.


SRC participant workbook.

The most current versions of these documents are available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current Training Resources:

SLSA Training Manual Version 1 – 34rd Edition.



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Units to be learnt from SLSA Training Manual:

Chapter 1: Safety and Wellbeing; Chapter 2: Surf Awareness and Skills; Chapter 3: The Human Body; Chapter 4: Resuscitation; Chapter 6: First Aid; Chapter 8: Communications; Chapter 9: Rescue Techniques; and Chapter 11: Patrols.

SLSQ has produced a Surf Rescue Certificate Participant Workbook that must be completed by each Surf Rescue Certificate Participant. In addition to the Participant Workbook, a Training and Assessment Guide has also been produced to assist Trainers and Facilitators with the training and assessing of this award. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au Assessment Requirements The candidate must satisfy the Assessor(s) that they are competent in all learning outcomes by:

Written assessment – Completion of Participant Workbook, Performance of skills, Simulation of patrol scenarios, and Fitness test. (e.g. Run-Swim-Run)

The following assessment document is to be completed by the candidate and signed by the Assessor(s): Surf Rescue Certificate Participants Assessment Summary Record. The most current version of this document is pertained in the Surf Rescue Certificate

Participant Workbook and available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au Clubs are to retain the Assessment Summary Record as evidence of completion of this

award.

This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE Administration Requirements

Form 14 – Proficiency must be raised by the Club and forwarded to the Branch on

completion. Master Sign-on Sheet must be completed by the Club and forwarded to the Branch

on completion. Assessment Requirements: For information on the current Season’s proficiency requirements please refer to the current SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual – Section 24.



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Radio Operators Certificate Note: This award is currently under review PRE REQUISITES A candidate must be at least13 years of age on the date of the final assessment.

OUTCOME On successful completion of this assessment, candidates will have achieved the following award:

Radio Operators Certificate – SLSA Award (If Form 14 has been raised) PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in SURFGUARD a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:


If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch 14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors.



Training Resources: SLSA Training Manual Version 1 – 34th Edition

Units to be learnt from SLSA Training Manual:

Chapter 7: Radio Operations Candidates should also gain an understanding of Section 16 – Radio Procedures for Patrol Operations which is located in the SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual. Assessment Requirements: The candidate must satisfy the Assessor(s) that they are competent in all learning outcomes by;

Written assessment Performance of skills - Practical demonstration as outlined in Unit 7 of the SLSA

Training Manual The following assessment document is to be completed by the candidate and signed by the Assessor(s):

Operate Communication Systems and Equipment Section from the SLSA Participant Assessment Book – Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)


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Competency Record for the ‘Operate Communication Systems and Equipment’ unit of competency to be completed by the Assessor.

The most current versions of these documents are available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au and can be found in the SLSA Participant Assessment Book – Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE Administration Requirements:

Form 14 – Proficiency must be raised by the Club and forwarded to the Branch on completion.

Master Sign-On Sheet must be completed by the Club and forwarded to the Branch on completion.

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Bronze Medallion / Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) PRE REQUISITES Be at least 15 years of age on the date of the final assessment. Have completed a 400 metre swim in nine minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not

less than 25 metres or over a measured open water course before any training starts in the surf and / or deep water.

OUTCOMES On successful completion of this assessment, participants will have achieved the following units of competency and receive a certificate in PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and SLSA award. Bronze Medallion - SLSA Award Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) PUA21012 • PUASAR012C Apply Surf Awareness and Self-Rescue Skills • PUACOM001C Communicate In The Workplace • PUAOHS001C Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures • PUAOPE013A Operate Communications Systems and Equipment • PUASAR013A Participate in an Aquatic Rescue Operation • HLTCPR211A Perform CPR • HLTFA211A Provide Basic Emergency life Support • PUATEA004D Work Effectively In A Public Safety Organisation • PUATEA001B Work in a Team

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in SURFGUARD a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:


If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch 14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors.



Training Resources: SLSA Training Manual Version 1 – 34th Edition

Units to be learnt:

Chapter 1: Safety and Wellbeing Chapter 2: Surf Awareness and Skills Chapter 3: The Human Body Chapter 4: Resuscitation


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Chapter 5: Defibrillation and Basic Oxygen Chapter 6: First Aid Chapter 7: Radio Operations Chapter 8: Communications Chapter 9: Rescue Techniques Chapter 10: Carries and Support Chapter 11: Patrols

SLSQ has produced a Bronze Medallion / Certificate II Participant Workbook that must be completed by each Bronze Medallion / Certificate II Participant. In addition to the Participant Workbook a Training and Assessment Guide has also been produced to assist Trainers and Facilitators with the training and assessing of this award. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au Assessment Requirements: The candidate must satisfy the Assessor(s) that they are competent in all learning outcomes by;

Online or Written assessment - Completion of Participant Workbook Performance of skills Simulation of patrol scenarios Fitness test (e.g. Run-Swim-Run)


SLSA Participant Assessment Book – Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current. PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE

Process for candidates who have obtained a Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Administration Requirements



on completion. Master Run-Swim-Run sheet must be completed by the Club and forwarded to the

Branch on completion. Resources For information on the current season’s proficiency requirements please refer to the current SLSQ Patrol Operations Manual – Section 24. Process for candidates who have not obtained a Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) This will include members that for whatever reason did not become proficient during the 2009/2010 or 2010/11 seasons. Candidates who hold a SLSA Bronze Medallion but cannot provide sufficient evidence that they obtained a Certificate II Public Safety – Aquatic Rescue must complete the steps (and necessary paperwork) outlined above “Process for New Awards”. There is no longer an upgrade option available. NOTE: All patrolling members must hold the Certificate II and be proficient in Bronze Medallion.



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IRB Crew Certificate & Silver Medallion IRB Drivers Certificate PRE REQUISITES IRB CREW CERTIFICATE A candidate must be at least15 years of age on the date of final assessment Hold a proficient Bronze Medallion

SM IRB DRIVER A candidate must be 17 years on the date of final assessment Hold a proficient IRB Crew certificate Hold a QLD marine licence

OUTCOMES On successful completion of this assessment, candidates will have achieved the following units of competency and receive statements of attainment for the following units, as well as the SLSQ awards: PUASAR015A - Crew Small Power Craft In A Rescue Operation IRB Crew Certificate – SLSQ Award

PUASAR014A – Operate And Maintain A Small Power Craft And Motor For

Rescue Operations Silver Medallion IRB Driver – SLSQ Award



If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors. Paperwork Checklist: All course paperwork is to be completed as per the paperwork checklist for each


Training Resources: SLSA Powercraft Training Manual – 7th Edition

Assessment Requirements: The candidate must satisfy the Assessors that they are competent in all learning outcomes by; Written assessment Performance of skills Simulation of scenarios

The following assessment document is to be complete by the candidate and signed by the Assessor/s:


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IRB Crew Certificate Surf Life Saving Queensland – IRB Crew Certificate Assessment Portfolio.

The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

SM IRB Driver Surf Life Saving Queensland – SM IRB Driver Assessment Portfolio.


The following assessment document supports Facilitator/Assessor in the assessment process: IRB Crew Certificate Surf Life Saving Queensland – IRB Crew Certificate Delivery & Assessment

Guide The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

SM IRB Driver Surf Life Saving Queensland – SM IRB Driver Delivery & Assessment Guide.


This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current.




on completion.






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Step 1

• The Club/CTO wishes to organise an IRB Driver or IRB Crew course. • Candidates’ names are compiled and pre-requisites for each candidate are checked by the Club/ CTO for the course

that the candidate wishes to complete.

Step 2

• Club or CTO completes a NEW ‘Assessment Request’ in Surfguard a minimum of 21 days prior to the course starting and submits a training plan form (IRB 002- Course Information Form, found on the members portal) with the course number, all training dates, training times, training locations, alternative venues and training officer details. This form must be sent to the Branch who will on forward it to SLSQ LDO. If IRB 002 is not received a minimum of 14 days prior to the start of the course, the course will be cancelled/not approved and the process will need to start again.

Step 3

• All trainers and new trainers for the course must be listed. Probationary IRB Trainers will be required to complete an IRB Induction with the Regional IRB TACO

• The SLSQ LDO checks all the details for the course. SLSQ LDO sends the training plan and attendance sheet to Regional IRB TACO for approval. Once approved by the Regional IRB TACO the SLSQ LDO will send an EOI for an IRB TACO for the course to all Assistant IRB TACOs.

Step 4

• The Head Trainer and the Branch is notified by SLSQ LDO a minimum of 7 days prior to the course of the Regional IRB TACO/Assistant IRB TACO who is assigned to their course and if the course has been approved to state training. The contact details for the IRB TACO will be sent to the head trainer and the club.

• Club enter course candidates’ names into Surfguard assessment request a minimum of 3 days prior to the course start date.

Step 5

• Branch click SUBMIT on the Surfguard assessment request a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. • The club prints the form 14, enrolment form and attendance sheet from Surfguard at the start of the course.

Step 6

• Any changes to the submitted training plan must be communicated with the assigned IRB TACO, Branch and LDO. • The Regional IRB TACO/Assistance IRB TACO may attend an IRB training session prior to the assessment.

Step 7

• Regional IRB TACO/Assistant IRB TACO is notified by the Head Trainer of the proposed assessment date and an assessment request is sent to the Branch by the Club as per the candidate attendance sheet

• The club prints from the TAF Portal: IRB Driver/Crew paperwork checklist, CMF6- Course Report, VET form (if applicable), Assessment Summary (from Delivery and Assessment Guide), Observation Checklist (from Delivery and Assessment Guide) and candidate’s assessment portfolio are to be completed and ready for assessment day. IRB Assessors and IRB TACO are to check all paperwork

Step 8

• Under no circumstances shall an IRB Driver or IRB Crew assessment be permitted to commence without an IRB TACO present at the assessment on the beach.

• A Regional IRB TACO/Assistant IRB TACO MUST attend the IRB assessment and may be part of the IRB assessment team.

Step 9

• The IRB assessment is conducted and all paperwork, including CMF forms, paperwork checklist and candidates workbooks and TACO report are returned to the Branch no later the 7 days after the assessment. A copy of the CMF forms, TACO report, IRB training logs will be sent to the SLSQ LDO by the Branch.

• Branch ‘Process Results’ in surfguard. All paperwork is sent to SLSQ within 14 days of the assessment date. • SLSQ allocate awards within 21 days of the assessment dates and the award is completed.

IRB Training and Assessing - Step by Step Process

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Junior Activities Age Manager Course This course has been developed to educate junior age group leaders on resources, policies and procedures relating to the SLSA Junior Activity Program. All current Age Managers must hold this award. SLSQ strongly recommends for those Age Managers that do not have any previous surf awareness and surf safety knowledge (i.e. have not held a SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion) that they also complete the SLSQ Observers qualification. PRE REQUISITES Be at least 16 years of age on the date of final assessment Hold a current Working with Children’s Blue Card (if over the age of 18)

OUTCOMES On successful completion of this assessment, candidates will gain the SLSA Award:

Junior Activities Age Managers Course – SLSA Award



If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors. Training Resources:

SLSQ Junior Activities Information Booklet SLSQ Age Managers Course PowerPoint SLSA Age Managers Guide SLSA Junior Surf Sports – Coaching Points SLSA Junior Surf Sports – Events

Assessment Requirements: To become a qualified Age Manager you must do the following: Complete the SLSA Age Managers online theory course Sign the Code of Conduct provided in this guide Work with an experienced Age Manager mentor in your club to complete the required

Third Party Form and have it signed off by an approved assessor/mentor Return your completed Third Party Form and Certification Form to your course

presenter or State Office as advised at the theory course NOTE:

The Age Managers award is an SLSA award only and does not have any Units of Competency attached.

PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE No annual proficiency check is required for this award.

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Observers Certificate This course has been developed to provide knowledge to SLSA Award Holders who do not have any surf awareness and surf safety knowledge (i.e. have not held a SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion) and who may patrol the beach as an award member or hold a position of Age Manager. PRE REQUISITES Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment


Observers Certificate – SLSA Award



If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch14 Business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors.



Club to raise Form 14 Training Resources: SLSA Training Manual Version 34th Edition

UNITS TO BE LEARNT Chapter 2: Surf Awareness and Skills Note: The practical surf skills do not have to be taught or assessed as part of this course

The following resources have been developed to assist with the training and assessment of this award:

Surf Life Saving Queensland – Observers Award PowerPoint Presentation Surf Life Saving Queensland – Observers Award Checklist

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS


Surf Life Saving Queensland – Observers Award Theory Paper


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This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current. NOTE:

The Observer Certificate award is an SLSA award only and does not have any Units of Competency attached.




on completion.



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ATV Induction This course has been developed to educate Surf Life Saving Members on the safe operations of operating an ATV vehicle in the beach environment. All members who intend to operate an ATV vehicle must hold this award. PRE REQUISITES Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment Hold a current State / Territory Driver’s Licence


ATV Certificate – SLSA Award

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS

Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement, and Form 14 for the Assessment. The request must include the following details:


This induction can be delivered and assessed by a Trainer and proficient in the award If Trainer are not available a request for Trainer can be made to the South Coast Branch14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors. Training Resources: Surf Life Saving Queensland ATV Learner Guide SLSA ATV Code of Conduct

Assessment Requirements: The following assessment document is to be completed by the candidate and signed by the Trainer(s):

Surf Life Saving Queensland ATV Induction training Officer/Course presentation

and Course Documentation Summary Surf Life Saving Queensland ATV Induction Declaration


NOTE: The All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) award is an SLSA award only and does not have any Units of Competency attached. PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE No annual proficiency check is required for this award. The ATV Drivers Operator Award will remain current as long as the pre-requisites mentioned above remain proficient/current.


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4WD Induction This course has been developed to educate Surf Life Saving Members on the safe operations of operating a 4WD vehicle in the beach environment. All members who intend to operate a 4WD vehicle must obtain this award. Please notify the South Coast Branch at least 14 days prior to conducting a 4WD Operator Induction, so the Gold Coast City Council Lifeguard Service can be informed. PRE REQUISITES Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment Hold a current State / Territory Driver’s Licence


4WD Operator Induction Certificate – SLSA Award (if Form 14 has been raised)


Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:


This induction can be delivered and assessed by a Trainer and proficient in the award If Trainer are not available a request for Trainer can be made to the South Coast Branch14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors. Training Resources: Surf Life Saving Queensland - 4WD PowerPoint Presentation Surf Life Saving Queensland - 4WD Code of Conduct Surf Life Saving Queensland - 4WD Vehicle Induction Workbook

Resources for this course are available through the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

Assessment Requirements: The following assessment document is to be completed by the candidate and signed by the Assessor(s):

Surf Life Saving Queensland – 4WD Vehicle Induction Workbook

NOTE: The 4WD Operator Induction award is an SLSA award only and does not have any Units of Competency attached. PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE No annual proficiency check is required for this award. The 4WD Operator Induction Award will remain current as long as the pre-requisites mentioned above remain proficient/current.


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Tractor Induction This course has been developed to educate Surf Life Saving Members on the safe operations of operating a tractor in the beach environment. All members that operate a tractor in a beach environment must obtain this award prior. Please notify the South Coast Branch at least 14 days prior to conducting a Tractor Operator Induction, so the Gold Coast City Council Lifeguard Service can be informed. PRE REQUISITES Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment Hold a current State / Territory Driver’s Licence


Tractor Operator Induction Certificate – SLSA Award


Administration Requirements: Club to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement, and raise Form 14 for Assessment. The request must include the following details:


This induction can be delivered and assessed by a Trainer and proficient in the award If Trainer are not available a request for Trainer can be made to the South Coast Branch14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors. Training Resources: Surf Life Saving Queensland – 2WD and 4WD Tractor Induction Presenters Guide Surf Life Saving Queensland – 2WD and 4WD Tractor Induction Assessment Portfolio

Resources for this course are available through the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au Assessment Requirements: The following assessment document is to be completed by the candidate and signed by the Assessor(s):

Surf Life Saving Queensland – 2WD and 4WD Tractor Induction Workbook (including

assessment portfolio) NOTE: The Tractor Operator Induction award is an SLSA award only and does not have any Units of Competency attached. PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE No annual proficiency check is required for this award. The Tractor Operator Induction Award will remain current as long as the pre-requisites mentioned above remain proficient/current.


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SOUTH COAST BRANCH/SLSQ COORDINATED COURSES A number of Surf Life Saving Training Courses can only be delivered at a Branch level. If endorsed by the Branch these courses could be conducted at a club, but must be coordinated through the Branch. The South Coast Branch has developed a Training and Education Calendar that details the courses available, along with course dates and venues. The South Coast Branch Training and Education Calendar will be circulated to all Chief Training Officers on a regular basis. If members are interested in assisting with training, assessment and / or facilitation of courses at a branch level please contact the South Coast Branch or the SLSQ Lifesaving Development Officer to register interest. Outlined below is a list of Training Courses that are conducted and facilitated through the South Coast Branch. When Chief Training Officers are enrolling members in these courses, it is important they ensure the candidates have the necessary pre-requisites to successfully complete the award:

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Spinal Management PRE REQUISITES Be at least 16 years of age on the date of final assessment Proficient in Bronze Medallion OR Apply (Senior) First Aid

Hold the unit of competency: HLTFA2011A Provide basic emergency life support

OUTCOME On successful completion of the Spinal Management assessment, candidates will have achieved the following unit of competency and receive statement of attainment for the following unit, as well as the SLSA award:

Spinal Management - SLSA Award PUAEME004A- Provide Emergency Care For Suspected Spinal Injury

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Clubs are to seek approval to run a club-based Spinal Management Course from the Branch. Branch to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:


If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors.



Training Resources: Spinal Management Learner Guide Spinal Management Delivery and Assessment Guide



Surf Life Saving Queensland – Spinal Management Learner Guide.


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This award must be assessed annually to be deemed proficient. PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE Administration Requirements:



on completion.



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Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management PRE REQUISITES A candidate must be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment. Hold or have held a SLSA Bronze Medallion Hold a proficient SLSA award such as Radio Operators Certificate, Advanced

Resuscitation Techniques Certificate or First Aid Award (Apply First Aid) OUTCOME On successful completion of the Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management assessment, candidates will have achieved the following unit of competency and receive statement of attainment for the following units and SLSA award:

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management - SLSA Award

BSBFLM312C- Contribute To Team Effectiveness PUAOPE027A- Undertake Beach Safety Management Activities PUATEA002B- Work Autonomously

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Branch to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:



course Paperwork checklist can be found on the TAF Portal

Training Resources: Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Learner Guide



Surf Life Saving Queensland – Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Learner Guide. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au


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Gold Medallion – Advanced Lifesaving: PRE REQUISITES

Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment Hold a proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion and; Hold a proficient Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Award or Silver Medallion

Patrol Captain Award and; Hold a proficient Apply first Aid and; Hold a proficient Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate

Participants will be required to complete the following:

A 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres Perform a surf skill and fitness test, comprising of the following; Complete a 400m swim, 800m run, 400m board paddle and 800m run in 25

minutes Complete a tube rescue of a patient 100m out to sea and return Complete a board rescue of patient 200m out to sea and return

Perform a complex patient rescue Additional courses may be added to the Branch scope of delivery as they are introduced by Surf Life Saving Queensland and Surf Life Saving Australia. OUTCOME On successful completion of the Gold Medallion- Advanced Lifesaving assessment, candidates will have achieved the following unit of competency and receive statement of attainment for the SLSA award:

Gold Medallion-Advanced Lifesaving - SLSA Award PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Branch to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:





Training Resources: Gold Medallion Learner Guide


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Assessment Requirements: The following assessment document is to be completed by the candidate and signed by the Assessor(s):

Surf Life Saving Queensland – Gold Medallion Learner Guide. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current. PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE Administration Requirements:


completion. Master Sign- on Sheet must be completed by the Club and forwarded to the Branch

on completion.



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TAE 40110 Training Officers Certificate PRE-REQUISITES

Be at least 16 years of age on the date of the final assessment Hold the award and the Unit of Competency (where applicable) and award for the

discipline OUTCOME On successful completion of the TAE Training Officer assessment, candidates will have achieved the following unit of competency and receive statement of attainment for the following unit and SLSA award:

Training Officer - SLSA Award

TAEDEL301A – Provide Work Skill Instruction BSBCMM401A – Make a Presentation

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Branch to raise course assessment request in SURFGUARD a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:




Training Resources: Training Officer Learner Guide



Surf Life Saving Queensland – Training Officer Learner Guide. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

PROFICIENCY PROCESS This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current by completing an annual TAF proficiency.



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TAE 40110 Assessors Qualification PRE-REQUISITES Be at least 18 years of age. Hold the award and the Unit of Competency (where applicable) and award for the

discipline in which they wish to become an Assessor.

OUTCOME On successful completion of the TAE Assessor assessment, candidates will have achieved the following unit of competency and receive statement of attainment for the following unit:

Assessor officer - SLSA Award

TAEASS401A – Plan Assessment Activities And Processes

TAEASS402A – Assess Competence TAEASS403A – Participate in Assessment Validation

PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Branch to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 business days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:





Training Resources: Assessor Learner Guide



Surf Life Saving Queensland – Assessor Learner Guide. The most current version of this document is available on the TAF Portal www.lifesaving.com.au

PROFICIENCY PROCESS This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current by completing an annual TAF proficiency.



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Facilitator Qualification PRE-REQUISITES Be at least 18 years of age and Hold the award & unit of competency (where applicable) in which they are wishing to

become facilitator. Hold the Training Officer & Assessor Certificate qualifications (TAE 40110 units).

This Award is appointed by South Coast Branch to complete the facilitator process OUTCOME On successful completion of the Facilitator application, candidates will have achieved the following unit of competency and receive statement of attainment for the following SLSA award:

Facilitator (in the award nominated) - SLSA Award PROCESS FOR NEW AWARDS Administration Requirements: Branch to raise course assessment request in Surfguard a minimum of 14 days prior to course commencement. The request must include the following details:


If Assessors are not available a request for Assessors can be made to the South Coast Branch14 business days prior to ensure adequate time to determine the availability of Assessors. PROFICIENCY PROCESS This award must be assessed annually to be deemed current by completing an annual TAF proficiency.

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APPENDICES

SLSQ’s clarification on updated SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1 No: 147.12.12

To: All SLSQ Clubs; SLSQ Branches;

SLSQ Staff CC: State Lifesaving Committee

State Sport Committee State Membership Services Committee

From: State Lifesaving Officer – Peter Lucas

State Sport Officer – Charles Melloy State Membership Services Officer – Rob Campbell

Date: 20 December 2012

Subject: SLSQ’s clarification on updated SLSA Water Safety Policy 1.1 Please be advised that Surf Life Saving Australia has recently reviewed, updated and released the national policy 1.1 Water Safety.

For the avoidance of all doubt, Surf Life Saving Queensland would like to bring to your attention the following points from the Policy and Procedures:

1. Sport training is now governed under the Water Safety Policy 2. A comprehensive ‘buddy’ procedure has been incorporated for all SLS member

training (except for Junior Activities where participant/s do not hold a current SRC or above)

3. All personnel undergoing any aquatic activities are encouraged to complete a pre- season/annual training plan and risk management plan

4. All risk assessment paperwork shall now be filed for a minimum of 5 years 5. All SLSA approved gear and equipment including SLSA approved racing boards

are now considered as rescue equipment 6. Junior Evaluations (SLSQ Junior Preliminary Evaluations) ratios are now 1:1 (Water

safety to Participant) for the pool evaluation. However, the SLSQ Competency Beach Evaluation (run-swim-run) shall be a ratio of 1:5 (Water safety to Participant)

7. A minimum of 50% of all Water Safety personnel are required to be in water during aquatic activities

8. SLSA’s High Visibility Safety Garments circular (circular no: 56/2012/13) will become compulsory from October 2013.

The following existing standards are to remain in place until the next Water Safety Policy Review which is scheduled through SLSA in October 2013 (or otherwise advised):

1. If you are utilizing the buddy system for water safety, clubs shall ensure rescue

equipment be made available as per outcome of the Risk Assessment 2. Risk Assessments shall be completed prior to all aquatic activity commencement

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3. All Water Safety personnel be clearly identified in the correct Water Safety attire including a high- visibility, orange-coloured cap secured under the chin 4. SLSQ’s High-Visibility Clothing Policy (Policy no SS07) remains in place unless otherwise informed 5. All Water Safety attire for any sport events will be detailed in all final carnival bulletins Surf Life Saving Queensland will be conducting a series of colour tests to determine the most appropriate colour to be worn by Water Safety and training Personnel.

Until the completion of the tests, SLSQ’s Water safety colours remain as the following: Water Safety Personnel – High-Visibility Orange Participant in Lifesaving training – Club Cap/High-Vis Cap IRB Lifesaving and Competition Training – Club/high-visibility cap and High-Visibility Rash shirt

For further information relating to the policy please contact the following SLSQ staff:

Sport – Stuart Hogben [email protected] Membership – Brenda Lofthouse [email protected] Lifesaving – Peta Lawlor [email protected]

Regards

Peter Lucas Charles Melloy Rob Campbell State Lifesaving Officer State Sport Officer State Membership Services

Officer




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Water Safety Policy

SLSA Operations Policy Statement

SLSA DOCUMENT NUMBER: 1.1 SLSA DOCUMENT NAME: Water Safety Policy LAST REVIEW DATE: October 2012 NEXT REVIEW DUE: October 2013

Surf Life Saving Australia’s mission is to provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Australia.

We are an organisation committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of our members, employees and the wider community who visit Australia’s beaches. We are the leader in coastal safety and provide safe and enjoyable aquatic experiences.

All Surf Life Saving affiliated organisations have a duty of care to their members participating in aquatic activities. In all our member activities we are committed to adopting reasonable and practical measures that help to prevent injury or illness. These measures include:

Compliance with State/Territory workplace health and safety legislation and

regulations (where applicable); Provision of effective risk assessment and management tools; including tools that

are specifically tailored to the aquatic environment; Provision of clear guidelines, procedures and codes of conduct for members conducting orparticipating in aquatic activities; Provision of an effective incident reporting system that allows SLSA to

monitor, review and continuously improve our health, safety and risk management measures through an evidence based system;

Providing education and training for our members administering or participating in aquatic activities.

Please refer to the SLSA ‘Water Safety Procedures’ for further details, www.sls.com.au.

http://www.sls.com.au/

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Water Safety Procedures

SLSA DOCUMENT

1.1 SLSA DOCUMENT

Water Safety Procedures

LAST REVIEW DATE: October 2012 NEXT REVIEW DUE: October 2013

INTRODUCTION

The following procedure is for the provision of water safety for all aquatic activities conducted by Surf Life Saving. They have been developed over many years of experience with the provision of water safety for aquatic activities.

SUMMARY

SLS ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT HOLD A SRC OR ABOVE

PARTICIPANTS WHO DO HOLD A SRC OR ABOVE

All Junior Activities

1 :5 (Water safety personnel:

participants)

1 : 1 for Junior Preliminary Evaluations

(Water safety personnel: participants)

Buddy procedure

Member Training

(Lifesaving and

Buddy procedure

Surf

Sport

Refer to SLSA Surf Sport Manual

Sanctioned/Speci

al

Refer to ‘Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs’

Still Water Activities

Refer to local pool management requirements

Lifesaving Patrols

Refer to relevant State/Territory ‘Standard Operating Procedures’

* Please refer to the full procedures below *

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CONTENTS 1. DEFINITIONS..

2. GENERAL WATER SAFETY PROCEDURES

2.1 GENERAL 2.2 RISK ASSESSMENT, RISK CHECK AND RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS 2.3 UNIFORM

2.3.1 Activity participants 2.3.2 Water safety supervisors and personnel

2.4 RESCUE EQUIPMENT 2.5 SUPERVISION RATIOS 7 2.6 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.6.1 WATER SAFETY SUPERVISOR (WSS) 2.6.2 WATER SAFETY PERSONNEL (WSP)

3. ACTIVITY SPECIFIC WATER SAFETY PROCEDURES.

3.1 JUNIOR ACTIVITIES AND ALL MEMBER TRAINING 3.1.1 BUDDY PROCEDURE

3.2 SURF SPORT 3.3 STILL WATER ACTIVITIES 3.4 PERSONAL TRAINING 3.5 SANCTIONED/SPECIAL EVENTS 3.6 LIFESAVING PATROLS

4. AQUATIC ACTIVITY RISK CHECK AND MANAGEMENT FORM.

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1. DEFINITIONS Activity Participant: An activity participant may be a member of the public or a Surf Life Saving (SLS) member. For the purpose of these procedures, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) separates SLS members into two different categories: • An activity participant who does not hold an aquatic rescue qualification of Surf Rescue

Certificate (SRC) or above. For example: Participants who are in training for their SRC or Bronze Medallion (BM) and junior members under the age of 13.

• An activity participant who does hold an aquatic rescue qualification of SRC or

above. Buddy procedure: The buddy procedure is where activity participants of similar experience and ability participate in an aquatic activity together, continuously looking out for each other throughout the activity, and able to offer immediate assistance to each other if required. This procedure of water safety is specific to aquatic training activities where activity participants hold an aquatic rescue qualification of SRC or above. Competition: Where 2 or more clubs/entities hold an event consisting of events defined within the SLSA Surf Sport Manual. Personal training: Personal training is considered a personal or leisure aquatic activity that is not supervised by an SLS organisation. This activity may occur individually or in a group. All responsibility for such activity is taken on by the individual/s. Risk: Standards Australia defines risk as the effect of uncertainty on objects (AS/NZS 31000:2009). Risk assessment: Standards Australia defines a risk assessment as the overall process of risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation (AS/NZS 31000:2009). Risk management: Standards Australia defines risk management as coordinated activities to direct and control an organisation with regard to risk (AS/NZS 31000:2009). Still water activity: For the purposes of these procedures, SLS considers a still water activity to be one conducted in a man-made aquatic environment e.g. pool. Water safety: The use of human resources and rescue equipment in an aquatic environment to provide a level of safety to activity participants.

Water safety personnel (WSP): Qualified and proficient lifesavers (holding an aquatic rescue qualification of SRC or above) that provide water safety. WSP act under the leadership of the WSS. NB: Where WSP are using rescue equipment that requires a specific competency and award, they must be a qualified and proficient operator of that equipment (e.g. IRB driver, IRB crew, RWC operator).

Water safety supervisor (WSS): The nominated leader for a team of water safety personnel. The WSS must be qualified and proficient in the SLSA BM /Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or above AND either hold their Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management certificate OR be at least 18 years of age.

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* Note: ‘Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) or above’- includes SRC, Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue or Gold Medallion.

2. GENERAL WATER SAFETY ROCEDURES

The following procedures should be considered together with the activity specific water safety procedures outlined in section three (3).

2.1 GENERAL

i. Clubs are encouraged to complete a pre-season/annual training plan together

with a risk management plan for all aquatic activities. This plan should be completed by either the Club Captain/Director of Lifesaving/Director of Sport/Director of Junior Activities/Director of Education, together with their appointed coaches and trainers.

This risk management plan should be completed using the ‘Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs’ and address at a minimum: regular training plans (time/day/duration), location/s, number of participants, qualification of those participants, possible risks and how they will be managed should they arise.

ii. In addition, for all aquatic activities, a pre-activity risk check should be conducted and any

present risks managed. This risk check may be completed (using SLS water safety risk mobile app or form) by the WSS and where applicable, lodged with the relevant SLS club/service. Note that if there has been no change to the risks identified in the risk management plan, the pre activity risk check can be a notation that a risk check has been conducted and that there is no change to previously identified risks, and that the risk mitigation strategies identified previously still stand.

iii. Members of ‘on-duty’ beach patrols can only be reallocated as WSP when the

minimum patrol requirements have been met and at the discretion of the patrol captain. iv. The on duty patrol captain/lifeguard cannot take the position of WSS. The patrol

captain/lifeguard’s primary duty is public beach safety.

v. Where water safety supervision ratios exist, at least 50% of water safety personnel must be in the water during the activity and using SLSA approved rescue equipment whilst conducting water safety. The additional water safety personnel should be on the beach conducting surveillance and ready to respond when needed.

vi. For activities where there is a mix of activity participants, the water safety guidelines for

‘activity participants who do not hold a SRC or above’ should be applied.

2.2 RISK ASSESSMENT, RISK CHECK AND RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS

i. Suitable risk assessment, risk check and risk management tools includes:

• SLS water safety risk mobile app (also available in paper form in these procedures) • SLS event risk mobile apps • Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs (available on the

SLSA website)

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ii. Where risk assessments and risk checks are completed they should be submitted to the relevant SLS club/service. Risk assessments and risk checks should be retained for a minimum of 5 years.

2.3 UNIFORM 2.3.1 Activity participants

SLS surf sport competition and SLS sanctioned/special events:

All aquatic activity participants in SLS surf sport competition and SLS sanctioned/special events must be clearly identified with a standardised high visibility vest or swimming cap (for ocean swims only) as a means of easy identification.

All junior activities and member training:

For all junior activities and member training, it is recommended that aquatic activity participants be clearly identified with a standardised high visibility vest or swimming cap (for ocean swims only) as a means of easy identification.

2.3.2 Water safety supervisors and personnel

All junior activities and SLS sanctioned/special events:

For SLS junior activities and SLS sanctioned/special events, water safety supervisors and personnel must be clearly identified. This may be by way of a water safety uniform.

SLS surf sport competition and member training:

For all SLS surf sport competition and member training, it is recommended that water safety supervisors and personnel be clearly identified. This may be by way of a water safety uniform.

A water safety uniform may be either:

(a) SLS Patrol Uniform (If also an on-duty lifesaver):

o SLSA red and yellow quartered patrol cap secured under the chin (compulsory) o SLSA patrol rash shirt (recommended)

* SLS patrol uniform wetsuits and stinger suits may also be worn where

appropriate. (b) Water safety uniform: • A high visibility orange coloured cap secured under the chin (compulsory) • A high visibility orange coloured rash shirt branded with ‘WATER SAFETY’ on the front

and back of the shirt (recommended) Note that orange coloured caps and vests have been used by many clubs for junior activities for many years and is now the preferred means of identification for water safety personnel. 2.3.3 High Visibility Garments

There are five high visibility fluorescent colours endorsed by SLSA that SLS affiliated organisations can choose to use:

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• Fluorescent Pink (PMS #16-2130 TN ‘Knockout Pink’) • Fluorescent Yellow (PMS #13-0630 TN ‘Safety Yellow’) • Fluorescent Green (PMS#13-0340 TN ‘Green Gecko’) • Fluorescent Orange (PMS# 15-1360-TN ‘Shocking orange’) (recommended for all

water safety personnel) • Fluorescent Red (PMS#485C)

The exact fluorescent colour will vary depending on the material used (e.g. nylon, Lycra/spandex, polyester). As a guide only, the above PMS (Pantone Matching System) codes should be provided to your vest/cap manufacturer.

Please note that fluorescent colours degenerate with prolonged exposure to water and light. Garments should be well maintained and monitored to ensure continued colour brightness.

Example of high visibility fluorescent garments:

(Example high visibility competitor Lycra singlet)

(Example high visibility activity participant Lycra rash shirt)

(Example high visibility swimming cap)

2.4 RESCUE EQUIPMENT

i. Rescue equipment used for the purposes of water safety must be SLSA approved and can include:

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o ALL equipment listed on the SLSA approved lifesaving gear and equipment list o SLSA approved racing boards

ii. It is highly recommended that an IRB or RWC be used for water safety (where safe and applicable).

iii. If an IRB is used for water safety, the IRB accounts for 2 members of the water safety

supervision ratio (IRB driver and crew). iv. If an RWC is used for water safety, the RWC accounts for 1 member of the water safety

supervision ratio, OR 2 members if an RWC crew is also in attendance.

v. During the activity rescue equipment must be readily available and operational. The IRB and/or RWC should be on the water; rather than stationary on the beach.

2.5 SUPERVISION RATIOS Supervision ratios only apply to junior activities where participants do not hold an SRC or above:

i. For Junior Activities where participants do not hold an SRC or above, the minimum

supervision ratio is 1:5 (WSP: Activity Participants).

ii. Note that for junior preliminary evaluations a ratio of 1:1 (WSP: Activity Participants) must

apply.

2.6 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.6.1 WATER SAFETY SUPERVISOR (WSS)

i. Be responsible for water safety and ensure it meets the prescribed and assessed requirements. I.e. ensure that the minimum supervision ratios are adhered to for junior activities OR that the buddy procedure has been implemented for participants who hold a SRC or above

i. Supervise WSP. iii. Ensure WSP are qualified and proficient.

iv. If the activity is to be conducted on the beach during patrol hours, the WSS must consult

with the beach patrol captain/lifeguard on the most appropriate area of the beach to be used for the activity. Note that the beach patrol captain/lifeguard is the ultimate authority on the beach.

v. If the activity is to be conducted on the beach outside of patrol hours (or in unpatrolled

locations), the WSS is to decide the most appropriate area of the beach to be used for the activity.

vi. Ensure that the most suitable rescue equipment is available.

vii. Be aware at all times of the safety and welfare of those involved in the activity

and act immediately if they have safety concerns.

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viii. Brief both WSP and activity participants on the conditions likely to be encountered during the activity.

ix. Request that WSP advise the WSS of their competency levels in relation to the

activity and conditions AND if they have any pre-existing ailments that may impact on their participation. Any identified risks should be managed.

x. The WSS may also act as one of the WSP. However, for activities with a large number of

participants the WSS should remain on the beach, except in the case of an emergency.

2.6.2 WATER SAFETY PERSONNEL (WSP)

i. Carry out their duties under the leadership of the WSS.

ii. Be positioned on the beach and/or in the water as directed by the WSS.

iii. Be responsible for water safety in the appointed area.

iv. At all times be aware of the safety and welfare of those involved in the activity and immediately report any concerns to the WSS.

v. Advise the WSS of any pre-existing ailments that may impact on their participation or if their

competency does not meet the activity requirements or conditions.

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3.1.1 BUDDY PROCEDURE

i. Prior to the commencement of the training session, qualified members should identify a ‘buddy’. In a group situation where there is an uneven number, a buddy group of three can be formed.

ii. Prior to the commencement of the activity, the buddy pair (or WSS) should form an agreed

training plan. This plan includes: o Specific activities to be completed o Duration of the activity (start and finish

time) o Location (and destination if applicable)

iii. Prior to the commencement of the activity, the buddy pair (or WSS) should outline measures

in case of an emergency. For example: carrying a mobile phone, notifying family/a friend of your training intentions.

iv. During the activity, each buddy pair should be in a position to: o Be able to offer immediate assistance to each other if required o Maintain communication – advise each other should training plans or conditions change o If you lose sight of or contact with your buddy, alert the WSS and/or other participants and

commence searching immediately o in the case of emergency, assist their buddy to remove him/her from danger (where it is

safe to do so)

NB: The buddy procedure for water safety may be applied to group training sessions. In these cases, the training plan and measures in case of emergency may be the same for all participants. Participants should still however identify a buddy.

3.2 SURF SPORT

Water safety procedures for surf sport competition (excluding surf sports training), as defined by the SLSA Surf Sports Manual, are to be conducted as per the SLSA Surf Sports Manual.

The water safety for club swims and club championships should be conducted as per 3.1 junior activities and member training.

Please refer to the SLSA website to download a copy of the current SLSA Surf Sports Manual.

3.3 STILL WATER ACTIVITIES

For those activities conducted in a public pool, the safety procedures as laid down by the local pool management must be adhered to. These safety procedures may be applied under the pool or SLS management.

Aquatic activities conducted in rivers and lakes are not considered a still water activity in which case the above water safety procedure (as described in section 2 and 3) should apply for the relevant activity.

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3.4 PERSONAL TRAINING

Where a group or individual undertakes ‘personal training’, all responsibility is taken on by the individual/s and/or their parents/guardians. Please be aware of the possible insurance and litigation issues resulting from an incident.

It is recommended that individuals undertake their own risk management process prior to any personal training being conducted.

3.5 SANCTIONED/SPECIAL EVENTS

Any aquatic activity conducted by SLS outside the SLS framework of lifesaving, sport or junior activities must receive SLS State/Territory approval. These activities may include (but are not limited to) ocean swims and triathlon/aquathon events.

The specific water safety procedures for these activities are covered by the ‘Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs’.

Please refer to the SLSA website to download a copy of the current ‘Guidelines for Safer Surf Clubs’

3.6 LIFESAVING PATROLS

Water safety procedures for lifesaving patrols are covered by the relevant State/Territory Standard Operating Procedures.

Please contact your SLS State/Territory office for a complete copy of these procedures.

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4. AQUATIC ACTIVITY RISK CHECK AND MANAGEMENT FORM Completing the Paper vision or the App, this can be obtained from your Regional Development Officer

ACTIVITY INFORMATION Activity type/name: Venue/Beach: Date: / / Time: AM / PM Number of

RISK ASSESSMENT As a minimum, the following factors must be assessed when determining water safety:

Surf conditions Weather conditions Skill level of participants Number of participants Other location specific hazards

Potential Risk: (Please tick if risk has been

Specific Details: Comments:

Dangerous surf /

Wave height Wave type Water depth Tide and current

Bad weather /

Wind Temperature Storms

Skill level /

No level of skill Limited level of skill Mixed level of skill

Many participants /

40-59 60-99 100+

Other hazards /

Stingers Sharks/crocodiles Exposed rocks Jetty/wharf Debris/pollution

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RISK MANAGEMENT

Please tick the action undertaken to minimise

Comments:

Modify activity /

Move activity /

Delay activity /

Cancel activity /

Full patrol on duty /

Increasing the number of water safety and rescue

i t

/

Implement the buddy procedure

/

Personal protective equipment

/

Other (Please state)

/

Other (Please state)

/

WATER SAFETY SUPERVISOR INFORMATION Water Safety Supervisor Name:

Water Safety Supervisor Signature:

Date:

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Life Jacket Implementation

Circular

Title: Life Jacket Implementation for IRB Lifesaving Operations – 1st July 2014 Document ID: 72.06.14 Department: Lifesaving Operations Audience: All Clubs

All Branches Club Captains Chief Training Officers IRB TACOs IRB Officers IRB Trainers and Assessors

Summary: SLSQ PFD Implementation for the 2014/2015 season Date: 20th June 2014

Surf Life Saving Australia, Surf Life Saving Queensland and the State Lifesaving Committee would like to advise all Surf Clubs of Surf Life Saving Queensland’s position in relation to the implementation of Life Jackets for all IRB Operations for the 2014/2015 season.

Background As a directive by the State Lifesaving Committee, as of the 1st of July 2014 all IRB drivers and IRB crew will be required by SLSQ to wear a red and yellow Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Level 50.

Approved Gear and Equipment Details on the approved PDF Lifejacket type 50/type 2 can be found on the SLSA Gear and Equipment list that can be found on the SLSA Members Portal.

Implementation As of the 1st of July 2014, the Red and Yellow PFD is a mandatory requirement and must be worn at all times while operating the IRB during the following activities:

Patrol Operations Annual proficiencies Watersafety (for all activities internal AND external events i.e. special events) Award training New award assessments

With the ongoing support of the QLD Government, All SLSQ clubs will receive a minimum of 8 Red and Yellow PFD’s ranging in sizes from Medium – XXL. By now your Regional Manager or Lifesaving Services Coordinator would have been in touch with your club regarding your allocation of jackets.

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What is a properly fitted Lifejacket? A properly fitted life jacket is one that is appropriate for a person's weight and size. Life jackets come with a recommended weight range for the jacket. Life jackets should fit snugly and comfortably. They should be easy for a person to don and tighten without restricting movement.

Below is a link to MSQ in relation to frequently asked questions in relation to Lifejackets.

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/~/media/msqinternet/msqfiles/home/safety/lifejackets%20personal%20fl otation%20devices/lifejackets_faq.pdf Poorly Fitted PFD Correctly Fitted PFD

If a Club or Club member who is deemed to be in breach of IRB operations or any MSQ requirements, Surf Life Saving Queensland may investigate the matter and further ramifications may apply to the individual or Club.

If your club requires any further jackets they can be purchased via SLSQ at [email protected]

For further information please contact your Regional Office or Surf Life Saving Queensland on 07 3846 8000

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/~/media/msqinternet/msqfiles/home/safety/lifejackets%20personal%20flotation%20devices/lifejackets_faq.pdf




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