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Nobbys Training CoursesBronze MedallionCertificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)The Surf Lifesaver is seen as the iconic symbol of Australia and to join the ranks of these dedicated volunteers you will need to be the holder of a bronze medallion. Training for your bronze medallion is one of the most rewarding things you will do, you will learn vital lifesaving resuscitation skills that may one day save the life of someone you know. You will come away with a deep knowledge and respect for the ocean and the skills to operate in it that are envied by many.You will also enhance your capacity to work in a team in sometimes difficult situations, and you’ll enjoy a sense of camaraderie not often encountered.At Nobbys SLSC we run three bronze medallion courses during the summer season, Sept-Oct, Nov-Dec and Jan-Feb.The course takes eight weeks with assessment in the ninth week, theory work and resuscitation training happens on Wednesday night in the clubhouse from 5:30 to 7:30 and practical (wet) training on Sunday mornings starting at 8:30am.Bronze medallion training is open to anyone 15 years or older who demonstrates a swimming capacity by completing a timed pool swim of 400 metres in less than 9 minutes.Surf Rescue CertificateThe Surf Rescue Certificate is typically the award that our under fourteens (Minimum age 13) train for, this is the highest award that our junior lifesavers can attain before leaving the nippers and joining the senior club. The “SRC” is kind of a junior bronze with most of the same elements adapted for the junior lifesaver. Candidates are required to demonstrate their swimming ability by completing a pool swim of 200 metres in less than 5 minutes. As with the bronze medallion the course covers all aspects of surf lifesaving theory and practice. The “SRC” is not restricted to our junior members, many nipper parents take on the challenge of training to attain their Surf Rescue Certificate because apart from allowing them the opportunity to learn life saving knowledge and skills it also gives them the chance to swim the cans with their children as water safety officers. SRC courses for adults are run alongside the bronze courses, so you can start doing an “SRC” course and end up with a bronze medallion. Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC)The aim of this course is to equip members with the skills and knowledge to provide vital lifesaving intervention using the Oxy-Viva, the Defibrillator, the Manual Suction Device and OP airways. Participation in this course is open to any member who:
The course will run for 3 weeks on consecutive Tuesday or Thursday nights from 5:30pm in the auditorium. The cost of this course is nil to active patrolling members. Inflatable Rescue Boat Crew CertificateChallenging, Exhilarating ,Fun, the IRB Crew certificate training takes only 6 weeks, it may take many months to take the smile off your face. This is where teamwork joins with technology to create a formidable surf lifesaving tool. At the end of this course participants will have the skills and knowledge to crew an IRB and perform rescues in surf rescue operations. IRB Crew training is open to any member (minimum age 15 yrs on the day of assessment) who currently holds a Bronze Medallion. Silver Medallion IRB Drivers AwardAfter 10 hours of crewing and if you are 17 years of age at the time of your assessment, you can step up to the challenge of being the lifesaver of today. The IRB driver is the key member in any patrol, and potentially the most important on the beach. Every surf lifesaving club needs a team of dedicated, responsible IRB drivers to offer the bathing public the peace of mind vital for a happy day out at an Australian beach. Silver Medallion IRB Driver training is a challenging and exciting course that over an eight to ten week period will take partici-pants into a management role and provide them with the skills and knowledge to drive an IRB in surf rescue operations. IRB Resource and training costs:Combined IRB Crew and Drivers Package……….. $79.00 Silver Medallion IRB Drivers (only) resource kit……..$55.00 IRB Crew Certificate (only) resource kit…………….$49.00 Spinal ManagementThe Surf Lifesaver may face many demanding situations, none more so than managing a suspected spinal injury. The Spinal Management course is designed to give participants the skills and the knowledge to manage injured casualties with suspected spinal injuries. The course covers topics such as:
If you are 16 years of age and the holder of a current Bronze Medallion (Cert II in public safety( Aquatic Rescue) or the holder of a current Senior First Aid Certificate then you will find this course rewarding. Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency CareThe Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care certificate gives participants the skills and knowledge to play a leadership role in managing multifaceted emergency situations. The Advanced Emergency Care Certificate course covers topics such as:
The Silver Medallion Advanced Emergency Care course aims to help turn lifesavers into leaders, leaders who, in an emergency situation keep their cool when all around are losing theirs. The course is open to members over the age of 17 who hold the following: Units of Competency:
And meet the following SLSA requirements:
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management (Patrol Captains)The first of four modules in the Cert III in Aquatic Search and Rescue the Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management course will give participants the skills and knowledge needed to lead a team of lifesaving volunteers during regular patrols and in emergency situations. Covering such topics as:
This course becomes the bedrock of knowledge for those tasked with the job of managing volunteer lifesavers on our swimming beaches. Participation in this course is open to those members 17 years and older who have achieved:
Radio Operators CertificateThe Radio Operators Certificate course is a stand alone course that expands on the information, skills and knowledge acquired during Bronze medallion training. The course gives an in depth look at topics such as:
The Radio Operators Certificate course is open to any member who is 13 years of age or older at the time of the assessment. Should you have any further questions please click here to email the Chief Training Officer. |