Proficiencies
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Clovelly Surf Club, it is that time of the year again for us all to do our annual proficiencies. The dates for the different awards are as follows:
Spinal Management/ARTC
Wednesday 14/9/11 – Spinal 7pm ARTC 7:30pm
Sunday 18/9/11 – Spinal 9 am ARTC 9:30 am
Tuesday 27/9/11 – Spinal 7 pm ARTC 7:30 pm
Bronze/SRC
Sunday 16/10/11 8 am
Sunday 13/11/11 8 am
Tuesday 22/11/11 6:30 pm
ATV
Sunday 20/11/11 9 am
Saturday 26/11/11 9 am
Sunday 27/11/11 9am
Unfortunately because of the amount of Bronze and SRC assessments that are running through December our trainers and assessors will not be available to run any other proficiencies at Clovelly after these dates. If you are unable to make any of the dates for the awards a proficiency at another beach can be arranged for you.
Chris Thompson
Chief Training Officer
Available up and coming Courses
Bronze Medallion/Cert II in Aquatic Rescue Training
Are you interested in training for your Bronze Medallion?
Clovelly SLSC has a squad starting training October 4th aiming for the exams in late November/early December.
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
The course runs for approximately 8 weeks with training twice weekly, one theory session and one practical session culminating in 2 exams, one theory and one practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Swim 400m in 9 minutes.
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Clovelly SLSC has a squad starting training October 4th aiming for the exams in late November/early December.
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
The course runs for approximately 8 weeks with training twice weekly, one theory session and one practical session culminating in 2 exams, one theory and one practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Swim 400m in 9 minutes.
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Surf Rescue Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in basic lifesaving operations. This course is also the minimum water safety qualification for Junior Activity supervision.
The course runs for 6-8 weeks with training twice a week culminating in 2 exams, one theory and one practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum 13 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Swim 200m in 5 minutes
Next course;
• October 2009 for exams in December 2009.
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The course runs for 6-8 weeks with training twice a week culminating in 2 exams, one theory and one practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum 13 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Swim 200m in 5 minutes
Next course;
• October 2009 for exams in December 2009.
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Bronze Medallion/Certification 2 in Publis Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
The course runs for approximately 8 weeks with training twice weekly, one theory session and one practical session culminating in 2 exams, one theory and one practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Swim 400m in 9 minutes.
Next course;
• February 2010 for exams in April 2010.
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The course runs for approximately 8 weeks with training twice weekly, one theory session and one practical session culminating in 2 exams, one theory and one practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Swim 400m in 9 minutes.
Next course;
• February 2010 for exams in April 2010.
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Radio Operator Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to perform basic communication practices. The course is run over one session lasting approximately 3 hours. Assessment is made at the conclusion of the session by demonstration of required knowledge and skill.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 13 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Candidates being taken now for course commencing in next couple of weeks, to express interest please contact Clovelly SLSC chief Instructor.
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Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 13 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Candidates being taken now for course commencing in next couple of weeks, to express interest please contact Clovelly SLSC chief Instructor.
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Advanced Resusitation Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of advanced resuscitation techniques including the use of oxygen. The course lasts for 4 weeks with training twice a week in both theory and practical skills of resuscitation.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Candidates being taken now for course commencing in next couple of weeks, to express interest please contact Clovelly SLSC chief Instructor.
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Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Candidates being taken now for course commencing in next couple of weeks, to express interest please contact Clovelly SLSC chief Instructor.
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Defibrillator Certicate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application using advanced life support techniques with a semi-automatic external defibrillator.
The course lasts for 3 hours in one session both theory and practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Thursday February 2nd at a venue to be confirmed commencing at 6.30pm
• Thursday March 25th at a venue to be confirmed commencing at 6.30pm.
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The course lasts for 3 hours in one session both theory and practical.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Thursday February 2nd at a venue to be confirmed commencing at 6.30pm
• Thursday March 25th at a venue to be confirmed commencing at 6.30pm.
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Spinal Management Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to manage injured casualties with suspected spinal injuries in an aquatic environment and in emergency situations. The course is held over one day taking approximately 3 hours involving both theory and practical work (you will get wet).
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 16 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Saturday November 28th at North Cronulla commencing at 10am registrations
close November 2nd or when full.
• Saturday December 5th at Bondi SLSC commencing at 10am.
• Saturday January 23rd at a venue to be announced commencing at 9am.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 16 years of age on date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Saturday November 28th at North Cronulla commencing at 10am registrations
close November 2nd or when full.
• Saturday December 5th at Bondi SLSC commencing at 10am.
• Saturday January 23rd at a venue to be announced commencing at 9am.
Senior First Aid
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively administer first aid. The course duration is either in one day long session or divided into 2 shorter sessions. There is a practical assessment during the course and a multiple choice question paper.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Saturday March 6th at South Maroubra SLSC commencing at 9am.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
Next course;
• Saturday March 6th at South Maroubra SLSC commencing at 9am.
IRB Crew
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an IRB in surf rescue operations.
The course takes approximately 3 weeks training twice a week with a combination of theory and practical work.
An exam will be held at the end of the course consisting of a multiple choice paper, verbal questions and a practical exam on a surf beach.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety
(Aquatic Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
Next course;
• Wednesday November 4th at 5.30pm, please contact chief instructor to register.
The course takes approximately 3 weeks training twice a week with a combination of theory and practical work.
An exam will be held at the end of the course consisting of a multiple choice paper, verbal questions and a practical exam on a surf beach.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 15 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety
(Aquatic Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
Next course;
• Wednesday November 4th at 5.30pm, please contact chief instructor to register.
Silver Medallion IRB Diver
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an IRB in surf rescue operations. The course takes approximately 12 weeks with training at least once a week sometimes twice a week depending on surf conditions and is mostly practical training.
An exam will be held at the end of the course consisting of a multiple choice paper, verbal questions and a practical demonstration of driving skills at a surf beach.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 17 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current IRB Crew Certificate.
• Preferably hold a NSW waterways licence. Those who do not hold a NSW waterways licence are required to gain a conditional SLSA boat licence before commencing practical training.
Next course;
• Candidates being taken now for course commencing in late November contact chief instructor.
An exam will be held at the end of the course consisting of a multiple choice paper, verbal questions and a practical demonstration of driving skills at a surf beach.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 17 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current IRB Crew Certificate.
• Preferably hold a NSW waterways licence. Those who do not hold a NSW waterways licence are required to gain a conditional SLSA boat licence before commencing practical training.
Next course;
• Candidates being taken now for course commencing in late November contact chief instructor.
Rescue Water Craft Operators Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage a RWC in lifesaving operations. Training takes place one a week with the course lasting for approximately 12 weeks depending on surf conditions culminating in an exam involving theory questions, a multiple choice and short response question paper as well as a practical exam at a surf beach.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 18 years of age on the date if final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Patrol Captain/Basic Beach Management.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care.
• Hold a current NSW Maritime General Boat License and Personal Watercraft License or SLSA conditional equivalent.
• Hold a vehicle license with tow capability.
• It is also highly preferable that a current Silver Medallion IRB driver’s award is held.
Next course;
• Numbers dictate next course dates and once a suitable number of candidates have expressed an interest in the course training will commence with the course being run by the support operations team.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 18 years of age on the date if final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Patrol Captain/Basic Beach Management.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care.
• Hold a current NSW Maritime General Boat License and Personal Watercraft License or SLSA conditional equivalent.
• Hold a vehicle license with tow capability.
• It is also highly preferable that a current Silver Medallion IRB driver’s award is held.
Next course;
• Numbers dictate next course dates and once a suitable number of candidates have expressed an interest in the course training will commence with the course being run by the support operations team.
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to manage a beach in emergency and non emergency situations. It is for those that are interested in the roles of patrol vice captain and patrol captain. This award is a requirement to being able to assume the role of patrol captain. The course is run over 2 evenings lasting 3 hours each evening which is all theory work.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 17 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Hold a Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).
• Be proficient in a current SLSA award such as the Bronze Medallion/Certificate 2 in
Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), Advanced Resuscitation Certificate or the Radio
Operators certificate.
Next Course;
• Monday March 22nd and Wednesday March 24th at a venue to be confirmed
commencing at 6.30pm.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 17 years of age on date of final assessment.
• Hold a Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).
• Be proficient in a current SLSA award such as the Bronze Medallion/Certificate 2 in
Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), Advanced Resuscitation Certificate or the Radio
Operators certificate.
Next Course;
• Monday March 22nd and Wednesday March 24th at a venue to be confirmed
commencing at 6.30pm.
Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to manage multifaceted emergency situations in an advanced manner. The course is theory work over 2 evenings lasting for 3 hours each evening.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 17 years of age.
• Hold a current senior first aid certificate.
• Hold a current Defib certificate.
• Hold a current ARC certificate.
Next course;
• Monday January 18th and Wednesday January 20th at Maroubra SLSC
commencing at 6.30pm.
• Monday February 22nd and Wednesday February 24th at a venue to be confirmed
commencing at 6.30pm.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 17 years of age.
• Hold a current senior first aid certificate.
• Hold a current Defib certificate.
• Hold a current ARC certificate.
Next course;
• Monday January 18th and Wednesday January 20th at Maroubra SLSC
commencing at 6.30pm.
• Monday February 22nd and Wednesday February 24th at a venue to be confirmed
commencing at 6.30pm.
Gold Medallion
The aim of this course is to provide participants with advanced skills and knowledge to manage emergency situations in autonomous situations. The training is quite intense and is not for the faint hearted.
Pre requisites;
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic
Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate.
• Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care.
• Complete an 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool of not less
than 25 metres.
Next exam date;
• Saturday January 30th at South Maroubra SLSC commencing at 9am.
Pre requisites;
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic
Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate.
• Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management.
• Hold a current Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care.
• Complete an 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool of not less
than 25 metres.
Next exam date;
• Saturday January 30th at South Maroubra SLSC commencing at 9am.
Off Shore Rescue Boat Crew
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew the ORB in surf rescue operations. The course involves training once a week and also on patrol training with a practical exam once candidates are ready to pass.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 16 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic
Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current ARC Certificate.
• Hold a current Defib Certificate.
• Preferably hold a current Spinal Management Award.
Next Course;
• Interested candidates should contact off shore 3 training coordinator Tania Rouse
at foreman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au to arrange commencing training.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 16 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Hold a current Bronze Medallion Award/Certificate 2 in Public Safety (Aquatic
Rescue) and be proficient in that award.
• Hold a current ARC Certificate.
• Hold a current Defib Certificate.
• Preferably hold a current Spinal Management Award.
Next Course;
• Interested candidates should contact off shore 3 training coordinator Tania Rouse
at foreman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au to arrange commencing training.
V.H.F Marine Radio Licence
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to perform communication practices using a V.H.F Radio. For those interested in helping out at surfcom or are currently crew on an off shore rescue boat wishing to make the step up to drivers. The course involves a 3 hour workshop followed by an assessment paper expected to take 1- 1.5 hours.
Pre requisites;
• None
Next course;
• Dates to be advised.
Pre requisites;
• None
Next course;
• Dates to be advised.
Trainers Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver quality training of SLS awards. The course is run over 3 evenings lasting approximately 3 hours each evening combined with on the job training (you assist an experienced instructor in taking a squad).
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Have held the Award you wish to train for a minimum of a year however recognition
of prior learning is taken into consideration on individual cases.
• Preferably hold ARC and Defib certificates.
Next course;
•TBA
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Have held the Award you wish to train for a minimum of a year however recognition
of prior learning is taken into consideration on individual cases.
• Preferably hold ARC and Defib certificates.
Next course;
•TBA
Assessors Certificate
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to competently assess SLS awards. The course is held over 4 evenings of approximately 3 hours each evening.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Have held the award you wish to assess for a minimum of one year however
recognition of prior learning is taken into consideration on individual cases.
• Preferably hold a current Trainers Award, Defib certificate and ARC certificate.
Next course;
• Monday February 8th, Wednesday February 10th, Monday February 15th and
Tuesday March 9th at South Maroubra SLSC commencing at 6.30pm.
Pre requisites;
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Have held the award you wish to assess for a minimum of one year however
recognition of prior learning is taken into consideration on individual cases.
• Preferably hold a current Trainers Award, Defib certificate and ARC certificate.
Next course;
• Monday February 8th, Wednesday February 10th, Monday February 15th and
Tuesday March 9th at South Maroubra SLSC commencing at 6.30pm.
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Club House: 9665 1441
Secretary,
Tania Rouse: 02 9665 1441
Fax:(02) 9315 7412
Email:
secretary@clovellysurfclub.com.au
Club President:
Jim King
mobile: 0409 031 330
email:
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Club Captain:
Derek Wong
email:
clubcaptain@clovellysurfclub.com.au
Nippers:
Nippers Chairperson:
Rodney Fox
Mobile: 0414 277 402
email:
nippers@clovellysurfclub.com.au
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Top Cat Catering: 0418 862 666
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