Lifesaving Courses

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Apply knowledge of the surf environment including hazards and surf conditions;
• Apply surf skills and techniques for self-survival in the water while negotiating prevailing surf conditions with or without a flotation device;
• Prepare for and respond to a rescue with appropriate rescue and personal protective equipment;
• Participate in assessing a rescue scene;
• Safely perform a rescue using appropriate equipment and rescue techniques while following Surf Life Saving procedures;
• Conclude rescue operations in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
• Safely use Surf Life Saving communications systems and radio equipment to support communications consistent with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
• Apply fault-finding techniques and maintain Surf Life Saving radio equipment;
• Respond to an emergency situation requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
• Perform a primary victim assessment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED);
• Respond to an emergency situation requiring first aid;
• Perform a secondary victim assessment and apply appropriate first aid procedures;
• Identify and manage victims with a suspected spinal cord injury;
• Accurately report and convey first aid incident details to emergency response services while maintaining confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and Surf Life Saving policies;
• Communicate effectively using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
• Give, receive and act upon instructions within an agreed timeframe and to meet Surf Life Saving needs;
• Take part in group discussions and informal meetings in a constructive way to facilitate Surf Life Saving outcomes;
• Prepare and process routine written correspondence notes and records in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
• Contribute to team activities to ensure they are completed to required standard within required timeframes and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• Share knowledge and information with team members and Surf Life Saving committees to enable efficient completion of tasks in accordance with the Surf Life Saving’s policies and procedures;
• Give and receive support and feedback to/from team members and Surf Life Saving committees;
• Manage and maintain your own work effectiveness;
• Develop and maintain your own expertise;
• Promote cooperation and contribute to improving Surf Life Saving and quality of outcomes;
• Follow Surf Life Saving procedures for hazard identification and risk control;
• Participate in group meetings to contribute to the management of workplace health and safety.

• 15 years old on the day of assessment
• Complete a 400 metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less
• You must be able to attend all the sessions. You will be unable to sit the assessment if you are unprepared due to lack of attendance.
• There is an expectation that you will be confident with the content of the manual so you will need to spend time reviewing outside of class.

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy, and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

$150 for Nipper Parent members
$400 (includes membership) for new Members

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Apply knowledge of the surf environment including hazards and surf conditions;
• Apply surf skills and techniques for self-survival in the water while negotiating prevailing surf conditions with or without a flotation device;
• Prepare for and respond to a rescue with appropriate rescue and personal protective equipment;
• Participate in assessing a rescue scene;
• Safely perform a rescue using appropriate equipment and rescue techniques while following Surf Life Saving procedures;
• Conclude rescue operations in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
• Safely use Surf Life Saving communications systems and radio equipment to support communications consistent with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
• Apply fault-finding techniques and maintain Surf Life Saving radio equipment;
• Respond to an emergency situation requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
• Perform a primary victim assessment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED);
• Accurately report and convey incident details to emergency response services while maintaining confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and Surf Life Saving policies.

• Be thirteen (13) years of age on the day of assessment
• Complete a 200 metre pool swim in five (5) minutes or less
• Be a current member of Manly LSC

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy, and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

Free for Nippers who have been members for 3 years
$200 otherwise

You must:

• be proficient for the 2023/24 Season – this current season not last season
• hold 10 patrol hours this year – so can be from last season or start of this season
• be at least 15 yrs old on the day of assessment
• be registered for the 2023/24 Season at Manly LSC
• have obtained your SRC within the last 3 years
• complete a 400 metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less
• be able to attend all the sessions
• have registered for the SRC-BM online Transition Course (under eLearning in your Members portal)

To consider a First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) as Recognised Prior Learning prior (conferring exemption from the First Aid components of the SRC to Bronze course) you must:

• have completed the HLTAID011 within 3 months of the start of the course
• email your HLTAID011 certificate to our Chief Instructor at the same time as signing up for this course

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy, and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

This course is free of charge for existing members who satisfy the course prerequisites.

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Legal issues and infection control
• DRSABCD action plan
• The principles of first aid and its applications
• Recognition and management of emergency situations and convey details of the incident to emergency services
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation
• Contribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and others
• Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns
• Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold
• Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
• Management of common medical emergencies using available equipment
• Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

Assessment

This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.

Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
– HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation – HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
– HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Pre Course Learning

Approximately 1 hour online activities.

Validity

Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 months

• Be a minimum of 14 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Be a current member of Manly LSC

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy, and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

There are no costs for current Members who hold a Bronze Medallion.

Course Content

• Recognise an emergency situation and convey details of the incident to emergency services
• Assess the casualty and develop a management plan
• Check resuscitation equipment including defibrillation equipment
• Maintain an airway by: Using suction and oropharyngeal airways (OP airways)
• Resuscitate a casualty using two person techniques using oxygen equipment and defibrillator
• Use oxygen to provide therapy
• Recover and restore oxygen equipment
• Manage life threatening bleeding the application of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
• Recover and restore defibrillation equipment
• Contribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and others

Duration

The duration of the course is approximately 8 hours (Plus pre-course learning to be completed by all full course participants prior to the training day).

Assessment

This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.

Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate and a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:

• HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

Validity

To ensure your skills and knowledge remain current re-certification must occur annually from date of course.

• Be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion & be proficient
• Hold a Current Provide First Aid Course HLTAID011
• Be a current member of Manly LSC

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy, and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

There are no costs for current Members who hold a Bronze Medallion.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Understand the roles & responsibilities of an IRB Crew person.

• List the duties of an IRB Crew person
• List the safety considerations when crewing an IRB
• List the different classes of IRB

Crew an IRB:

• Prepare the components of an IRB and auxillary equipment
• Contribute to the safe and efficient launching of an IRB
• Demonstrate safe crewing positions while negotiating the surf
• Identify hazards and risks and clearly communicate them to the driver
• Perform rescues including conscious and unconscious casualty pick-ups
• Perform emergency procedures

Maintain an IRB:

• Perform pre-operational checks & preventative maintenance of the IRB hull & auxillary equipment
• Perform post-operational maintenance of the IRB hull & auxillary equipment
• Complete organisational documentation as required, including reporting major equipment wear or damage or personal injury

Assessment Requirements

• Online assessment or written questionnaire
• Demonstration of practical skills
• Demonstration of practical surf negotiation and rescue techniques in an IRB

You must:

• be at least 15 yrs old on the assessment date
• hold a current Bronze Medallion Proficiency
• be registered for the 2023/24 Season at Manly LSC
• be able to attend all the sessions

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy, and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

This course is free of charge for existing members who satisfy the course pre-requisites.

You must:

• be at least 15 yrs old on the assessment date
• hold a current Bronze Medallion & Proficiency
• hold a CURRENT Provide First Aid Certificate HLTAID011
• be registered for the 2023/24 Season at Manly LSC

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy, and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

This course is free of charge for existing members who satisfy the course pre-requisites