By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Know the role and responsibilities of a patrol captain including lead patrol set up and pack down, and managing the beach

• Apply leadership techniques to manage multiple incidents as a patrol captain

• Apply the principles of effective leadership to motivate and engage team members

• Coordinate the response to minor and major incidents including working with multi-agencies

• Effectively communicate in difficult situations, including managing inappropriate public behaviour

• Action operational risk and hazard management

• Effectively manage a patrol team including the delegation of operational tasks

• Conduct effective briefing and de-briefing, including follow-up.

The Patrol Captain course is aimed at those who are current Patrol Captains, Vice Patrol Captains or those who are looking to step into these roles in the near future.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years old

• Hold a SLSA Bronze Medallion or have held a SLSA Bronze Medallion and currently hold a patrolling award

• Have 2 years patrolling experience

Pre-Requisites

• Completed the eLearning, including online assessments

• Completed and saved the leadership workbook found within eLearning

• Downloaded the SLSSA Operations app and have access to the Surf Risk Rating

• Face to face training completed over 2 full days.

• Day one is theory based and day two is practical scenarios

• eLearning component (6-8 hours) including online assessments

• Completed the On-the Job Third Party Report.

  This may be signed off by an active Patrol Captain, Patrol Vice Captain, Club Captain or Chief Instructor

Assessment Requirements

• Online eLearning Assessment

• Practical Assessment

Course is free for all members