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Training at North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club

North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club regularly runs training courses for the general public, as well as club members. This is an ideal opportunity to be trained in the skills required to be Life Savers and workplace safety officers. Check the Training Calendar on this page for upcoming courses, or contact the club for more information.

The following is a guide to all courses available:

  • Basic Resuscitation (10-13 years) a great introduction to life saving techniques
  • Surf Rescue Certificates (14 years) necessary to compete at State Championships
  • Bronze Medallion (15 years) internationally recognized
  • Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate Expert techniques
  • Senior First Aid Certificate Workplace accreditation
  • Radio Operators Certificate Proficiency plus
  • Advanced Life Saving Certificate (Gold Medallion) Lifeguard status
  • IRB Driver Certificate Surf license required
  • IRB Crewman Certificate Bronze medallion required.

For any queries on training at North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club, please send an email to education@nccslsc.com.au for senior training information or jac-education@nccslsc.com.au for junior/nippers training information.

Beach Safety Hints

  • Always swim or surf at places patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards.
  • Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safer area for swimming.
  • Always swim under supervision.
  • If you are unsure of surf conditions, ask a lifeguard.
  • Don’t swim directly after a meal.
  • Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Never run or dive in the water. Even if you have checked before. Water conditions can change
  • If you get into trouble in the water, stay calm. Signal for help, float and wait for assistance.
  • Use 30+ sunscreen and wear a shirt and hat. Remember to reapply sunscreen after swimming.
  • Learn how to spot a rip and keep clear of it. A rip can be recognised by sand coloured or rippled water running out to sea when the water on either side is generally cleaner. The waves may also be larger and breaking further out to sea on both sides of the rip.
  • Keep the beach clean, put your rubbish in a bin up in the carpark and keep off the duned areas. They are there to preserve the beach environment.

Bronze Medallion Training

10 things you should know about doing your Bronze Medallion course at North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club

1. What are the dates for Bronze courses?
Typically we hold two courses during the season, one starting in October and one in February. When the dates are confirmed for the new season, they will be posted here.

2. How long does the course take?
8 weeks

3. When does training take place?
2:00 to 5:00pm on Sunday afternoons at the North Curl Curl Surf Club

4. Do I need to join North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club to do the course?
Yes

5. What is the cost of the Course?
Fees for the 2017/2018 courses are yet to be set, but below is an indication of the course costs.

$230 for new seniors
$80 for nipper parents doing water safety or patrols
$200 for new juniors
$65 for existing juniors ( fees exclude membership of the club)

New seniors and new juniors will receive a voucher covering 2017/2018 season membership fees valid only on the basis that they commit to doing patrols or water safety for that season

6. What are the main components of the course?

Theory
Health & Safety
CPR
First Aid
Surf Awareness
Communication
Homework- Review of manual and completion of 12 sections of workbook

Practical
CPR
Full body assessment of an injured patient
Run-swim-run: 200m run, followed by 200m swim, followed by 200m run, ..in 8 minutes
Surf Rescue using swim tube and flippers
Surf Rescue using rescue board
Lifts and carries of injured patient including spinal carries
Communication using flags and radio
Utilisation of oxygen equipment and defibrilator
Working in a team environment
Patrol Experience

Complete a Surf Patrol including setting up, patrolling, safety measures, and packing up patrol.

7. What do I need to bring?
Wet suit for course 1, Swimmers (no bikinis please), rash vest or wetsuit, goggles, towel

8. Who are the Trainers and what qualifications do they have?
Phillip Godbee – Assessor, Senior Bronze Trainer (your point of contact), Gold Medallion, ARTC, IRBC, Senior 1st Aid
Steve Atkins – Bronze and IRB Assessor, Senior Bronze trainer, Gold Medallion, ARTC, Senior 1st Aid, IRB driver
Ray Merton – Bronze and IRB Assessor, Gold Medallion, Patrol Captain, ARTC, Senior 1st Aid, IRB Driver, SLS trainer
David Jones – ARTC, BM, Senior 1st Aid, SLS trainer & competitor
Jane Trumper – ARTC, BM, Senior 1st Aid, Qualified Theatre Nurse
Ben Hickey – BM, ARTC
Michael Jones – BM, ARTC
Kaitlyn Smith – BM

9. I have never used a recue board before – am I capable of completing the practical side of the course?
Yes, we have instructed many candidates with little or no skill in this area who have successfully completed the course. We will give you extra training and access to equipment should you need it.

10. Is it a difficult Course?
Yes, the course is challenging but it is also a lot of fun and most participants really enjoy all the aspects of it. To be a qualified Life Saver is an honour but enjoyment is also critical to our course objectives.

For more information email us at education@nccslsc.com.au

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