Want to join our club in a support capacity? Check out our Patrol Support training!
Patrol Support
A member of the patrol who helps with all logistical factors including radio communications, set up and pack down of patrol but does not help with any of the water functions/ activities.
These members will complete the theoretical components if the lifeguard award but not the swim and will therefore gain their patrol support award which can be transfered to surf lifeguard award once the swim is finished.
Course Information
Pre requistes
14 years of age | Current member of a SLS club
Duration
Variable depending on competence and instruction structure 2-8 weeks
Delivered by
Surf Life Saving club instructors, examined by local examiners
Who should complete it
Anyone interested in becoming a Patrol Support member, any member who is unable to complete the water based requirements of the Surf Lifeguard Award.
Candidate requirements
The Patrol Support member must pass the entire theoretical component of the Surf Lifeguard Award.
Exam components
Theory Paper 80% correct
First Aid
Radio Operations
CPR
Signals
Topics covered
1. Introduction and risk management
2. The physical environment
3. CPR
4. First Aid
5. Roles and responsibilities
6. Communication
Outcomes at the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues relevant to Surf Life Saving members
2. Describe the features of the surf environment
3. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Support Member
4. Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication
5. Demonstrate knowledge of effective scanning techniques and victim identification
6. Demonstrate Surf Life Saving signal communication and demonstrate knowledge of graphic communication
7. Communicate using a two-way radio
8. Provide resuscitation (no unit standards)
9. Provide first aid (no unit standards)
While the patrol support member may take on leadership roles in the club, this does not extend to the position of Patrol Captain.
A member of the patrol who helps with all logistical factors including radio communications, set up and pack down of patrol but does not help with any of the water functions/ activities.
These members will complete the theoretical components if the lifeguard award but not the swim and will therefore gain their patrol support award which can be transfered to surf lifeguard award once the swim is finished.
Course Information
Pre requistes
14 years of age | Current member of a SLS club
Duration
Variable depending on competence and instruction structure 2-8 weeks
Delivered by
Surf Life Saving club instructors, examined by local examiners
Who should complete it
Anyone interested in becoming a Patrol Support member, any member who is unable to complete the water based requirements of the Surf Lifeguard Award.
Candidate requirements
The Patrol Support member must pass the entire theoretical component of the Surf Lifeguard Award.
Exam components
Theory Paper 80% correct
First Aid
Radio Operations
CPR
Signals
Topics covered
1. Introduction and risk management
2. The physical environment
3. CPR
4. First Aid
5. Roles and responsibilities
6. Communication
Outcomes at the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues relevant to Surf Life Saving members
2. Describe the features of the surf environment
3. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Support Member
4. Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication
5. Demonstrate knowledge of effective scanning techniques and victim identification
6. Demonstrate Surf Life Saving signal communication and demonstrate knowledge of graphic communication
7. Communicate using a two-way radio
8. Provide resuscitation (no unit standards)
9. Provide first aid (no unit standards)
While the patrol support member may take on leadership roles in the club, this does not extend to the position of Patrol Captain.
