Training Courses

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 recognised
  For more details on Bronze Medallion training Click Here
• Advanced Resuscitation 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.

Beach Safety Hints

Don't get sucked in by the rip - watch this video

• 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 15+ 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 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 this years' courses?

Course timetables for 2010/2011 will be posted closer to the start of the new season

2. How long does the course take?

8 weeks, including 2 weeks when exams are held.

3. When does training take place?

3-5pm on Sunday afternoons at NCC Surf Club.

4. Do I need to join NCC Surf Club to do the course?

Yes

5. What is the cost of the Course?

$150 including membership of the club for seniors and $100 for juniors.

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
• Working in a team environment

Patrol Experience

• Complete 2 Surf Patrols (1 morning and 1 afternoon) including setting up, active patrolling, proactive safety measures, and packing up patrol.

7. What do I need to bring?

Swimmers (no bikinis please), rash vest or wetsuit, goggles, towel.

8. Who are the Trainers and what qualifications do they have?

• Phillip Godbee- NCC Assistant Chief Instructor, Senior Bronze Trainer (your point of contact), Gold Medallion, ARC, IRBC, Senior 1st Aid, SLS competitor.
• Steve Atkins- Senior Bronze trainer, Gold Medallion, ARC, Senior 1st Aid, IRB driver, SLS trainer & competitor.
• David Jones- ARC, BM, Senior 1st Aid, SLS trainer & competitor.
• Jane Trumper- ARC, BM, Senior 1st Aid, Qualified Theatre Nurse.
• Ray Merton- Director SLS Instruction, Gold medallion, Patrol Captain, ARC, Senior 1st Aid, IRB Driver, SLS trainer & competitor.
• Claire Hagon- Qualified Examiner, SRC Trainer, ARC, BM, Senior 1st Aid.
• Alex Wye- Club Captain, ARC trainer, BM, ARC, Senior 1st Aid, IRBC.
• Ian Thurgood- Club President, Qualified Examiner, Patrol Captain, BM, ARC, IRB Driver, Senior 1st Aid.

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.

Phil Godbee (NCCSLSC Senior Bronze Trainer)
Email: pgodbee@csr.com.au