Skills Maintenance (Proficiency) is an annual requirement to:
- Ensure ongoing competency of members in their area of training and activities.
- Maintain the standards of knowledge and expertise of Surf Lifesavers.
- Satisfy legal and statutory requirements.
Skills Maintenance E Learning component
Before attending any practical session at the club, you will need to complete the E Learning Skills maintenance. We have compiled a quick cheat sheet on how to complete E Learning for Skills Maintenance which NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ATTENDING PRACTICAL SESSIONS AT THE CLUB – CLICK HERE
NOTE: if you attend a practical session before completing, we will not be able to continue with your skills maintenance.
A member’s proficiency is valid until 31 December the season after proficiency is gained. The cut-off point is June 30. For example, if a member gains proficiency in September 2018, it is valid until 31 December 2019. If a member gained proficiency in February 2019 it is only valid until 31 December 2019. If a member gains proficiency on 15 July 2019 it is valid until 31 December 2020.
Provide First Aid has a three year proficiency requirement.
Failure to complete Skills Maintenance (Proficiency) before 31 December results in suspension from your patrol team and an immediate restriction to member benefits. Non-proficient members may not perform patrols, operate rescue craft or compete in Surf Life Saving competitions. Non-proficient members will have their club keys disabled.
Information regarding Skills Maintenance (Proficiency) is emailed to all patrolling members well in advance of the cut-off date to ensure all members have a reasonable opportunity to attend. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure they book into a session.
Bronze Medallion with Provide advance resuscitation Dry Skills Maintenance consists of resuscitation with oxygen and defibrillation, signals and radio.
Bookings are essential. Please click here to book in your preferred date/time.
Bronze Medallion Dry/Wet Skills Maintenance consists of resuscitation with oxygen and defibrillation, signals and radio. The wet skills maintenance consists of a Run-Swim-Run (200m, 200m, 200m) unaided in less than 8 minutes, a board or tube rescue (your choice)
Bookings are essential. Please click here to book in your preferred date/time.
Spinal Management Skills Maintenance is incorporated in the bronze WET sessions.
IRB Skills Maintenance is incorporated in the bronze WET sessions.
