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BRONZE MEDALLION PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue). Introduction. Ver 5.1 May 2013. Housekeeping. Emergency Evacuation. Course timing & breaks. Assembly Point. Exits. Facilities . Language, Literacy & Numeracy Incident/injury notification Prerequisites
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BRONZE MEDALLIONPUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Introduction Ver5.1 May 2013
Housekeeping Emergency Evacuation Course timing & breaks Assembly Point Exits Facilities • Language, Literacy & Numeracy • Incident/injury notification • Prerequisites • Appeals process • Enrollment form Phones
Course Overview • Course duration • Course format and training schedule • Club requirements • Key learning areas / outcomes • Assessment (covered later) • Club scene
During this course you will learn about: • Introduction to Surf Lifesaving and your surf club • Safety and well-being • Surf awareness and skills • The human body • Resuscitation • Defibrillation and basic oxygen • First aid • Radio operations • Communications • Rescue techniques • Carries and supports • Patrols
Resources • Training Manual • Learning and Assessment Guide • Review sheets
Assessment Assessment Purpose: • To demonstrate your competence after the learning. • Meet organisational requirements for your role. Assessment Process: • Practical assessment including scenarios • RPL/RCC option
Origins of Surf Lifesaving in Australia More than 100 years of history and tradition
Why We Exist • 36,000 km coastline • 11,560 beaches • 55 million beach visitations each year SLSA ‘s mission is to provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Australia
Drowning Prevention The ILS has identified four factors that may lead to drowning. • Lack of knowledge, disregard or misunderstanding of the hazard. • Uninformed, unprotected or unrestricted access to the hazard • Lack of supervision or surveillance • An inability to cope once in difficulty
Core Activities • Community Safety • Surf Lifesavers-approx 40,000 • Australian Lifeguard Service • Operational support 24/7 • Health and Fitness • Education and Training • Australian Learning Academy (ALA) • 50,000 Nippers • Community and school programs • Leadership • Peak body advocacy
Club Orientation • SLSA Policies and Procedures • 33rd Edition Surf Lifesaving Training Manual • ANY QUESTIONS OR ISSUES • Club layout: (walk through), Hazards • Next Session: Time & Date, topic (study) • Membership/ Child Protection forms