Ingrid Cobiac re-appointed as SLSA National Deputy Chair of Education

Surf Life Saving SA would like to congratulate Ingrid Cobiac (Brighton SLSC) for her re-appointment as the SLSA National Deputy Chair of Education for a two-year term.

This important role provides support to the Chair of Education, Tracey Hare-Boyd - SLSNSW, in the leadership of the national education committee to promote effective decision making. The Deputy Chair will take responsibility for projects which assist and inform the overall strategic development and growth of the SLSA education area to meet SLSA strategic priorities.

This appointment is a credit to Ingrid’s commitment and broad understanding of member education in South Australia, and her dedication to quality and improvement across education and surf life saving at a national level.

In addition to this position, Ingrid is also a Chief Instructor, and Club and State Trainer and Assessor.

SRC to Bronze Medallion Course School Holiday Opportunity

Intensive SRC to Bronze Medallion Course Occurring in October 2024

In the upcoming October school holidays, Surf Life Saving SA is providing the opportunity for youth members who currently hold their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) to gain their Bronze Medallion / PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).

The intensive SRC to Bronze Medallion Course is a course that provides participants with skills and knowledge related to surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations, radio operations, resuscitation, emergency care, spinal management, communication, teamwork and Surf Life Saving patrol operations. In addition, members will obtain HLTAID011 Provide First Aid qualification.

SLSSA will deliver the course over four days during the October school holidays - Monday 30th September, Tuesday 1st October, Wednesday 2nd October and Friday 4th October - at Surf Central and West Beach SLSC.

Interested participants are encouraged to register quickly, with the SLSSA Member Education team expecting the course to reach full capacity following a high number of enquiries.

For more information and to complete an Expression of Interest form, please read below.

COURSE DETAILS

• Learning Outcomes

  At the end of the four days, participants will gain the following awards and qualifications:

  • Bronze Medallion

  • First Aid

  • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

  • HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

  • PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

  You will learn about:

  • Safety and well being

  • Surf awareness and skills

  • The human body

  • Resuscitation

  • Defibrillation and basic oxygen

  • First aid

  • Radio operations

  • Communications

  • Rescue techniques

  • Carries and supports

  • Patrols

• Course Delivery & Assessment

  THEORY ASSESSMENTS

  • Provide First Aid via your aXcelerate Portal

  • SRC-BM Transition eLearning via your Members Area

  PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
  PROVIDE FIRST AID

  • CPR on adult & infant

  • Apply AED

  • Anaphylaxis (using adrenaline auto-injector training device)           

  • Bleeding control         

  • Choking and airway obstruction           

  • Envenomation            

  • Fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains

  • Respiratory distress

  • Shock                            

  • Safe work practices
    

  BRONZE MEDALLION

  • Resuscitation

  • Run Swim Run

  • Emergency Care Procedures

  • Emergency Care Procedures

  • Spinal Management aquatic roll-overs

  • Spinal Management Scenario

  • Third Party Report

• Pre-Requisites

  Candidates must meet ALL the following pre-requisites:

  • Has completed their SRC less than 3 years prior to commencing this training

  • Is currently proficient in SRC (SurfGuard reflective)

  • Has completed a minimum of 10 patrolling hours as a qualified SRC award holder (Surfguard reflective)

  • Will be 15 years on the date of final assessment.

  • Agree to complete the following before 23rd September:

    • Complete 400m pre-requisite swim in 9 minutes or less with club Bronze trainer, assessor or Endorsed Delegate (such as the Club’s Swim head coach)

    • Third Party report signed by a Club representative

    • Complete eLearning for Provide First Aid and the SRC – BM Transition Course Theory & Assessment modules

  If this is not completed, you will not be able to continue with the course

• Course Dates & Locations

  Provide First Aid

  • Date: Monday 30th September

  • Time: 9am - 3pm

  • Location: SLSSA, 2 Barcoo Road, West Beach

  Please note: If you already hold a current Provide First Aid Qualification, and it is still valid for 3 months post Bronze Assessment date, you are not required to attend this session.

  Bronze Training Sessions

  • Date: Tuesday 1st October and Wednesday 2nd October

  • Time: 9am - 3pm

  • Location: West Beach SLSC, Cnr Seaview Rd & West Beach Rd, West Beach

  Assessment

  • Date: Friday 4th October

  • Time: 9am - 1pm

  • Location: West Beach SLSC, Cnr Seaview Rd & West Beach Rd, West Beach

• Costs

  Applicant’s fee will be $49. 

  • Taken at the point of enrolment

  • Costs include the Provide First Aid Certificate, which normally costs $170.

  • If you already hold a current Provide First Aid qualification, there is no discount

• Pathway Opportunities

  Many opportunities open up once you have your Bronze Medallion. These include:

  • Gaining the Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and using this to gain SACE points

  • Competition rights

  • Gaining additional awards and qualifications

KEY DATES

• Early bird applications close: 2nd September

• Last minute applications close: 16th September (Will only be offered if there are spots left)

• Notification of selection: by 6th September

• eLearning and all pre-requisites due: 23 Sept

APPLICATION PROCESS

SLSSA recognises this is a highly desirable course, and with the limited number of places available, there is no guarantee that all members who apply will be able to participate.

• Those interested MUST submit an Expression of Interest form by the closing date.

• Club endorsement is also required and is gained once Expression of Interest form has been submitted

More Information

Any questions, please contact the Member Education Team via:

E: member.ed@surflifesavingsa.com.au | P: 08 8354 6900.

2024 Trainers and Assessors Service Awards

2024 Trainers and Assessors Service Awards

Surf Life Saving SA would like to congratulate and thank the following trainers and assessors who received Service Awards at the 2024 Trainers and Assessors Professional Development event.

Member education plays a critical role in the surf life saving movement, ensuring our surf life savers are qualified and supported throughout their development journey. Thanks to our trainers and assessors across the state, current club members can continue to upskill and gain new qualifications in a variety of lifesaving pathways, while also enabling new members to join the surf life saving ranks and increase our lifesaving capabilities.

TRAINERS SERVICE AWARDS

5 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Robert ‘Bobby’ Tanner - Brighton SLSC

15 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Reagan Moon - Port Elliot SLSC

• Angela Farrier - Moana SLSC

20 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Leo O’Callaghan - Chiton Rocks SLSC

• Kirk Dixon - Port Elliot SLSC

• Christine Michelmore - Port Elliot SLSC

• Andrew Henry - Henley SLSC

35 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Matt Burrage - Goolwa SLSC

• Graeme Cunningham - West Beach SLSC

40 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Ralph Bock - Grange SLSC

ASSESSORS SERVICE AWARDS

5 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Amanda De Ieso - Glenelg SLSC

• Iain Mitchell - Glenelg SLSC

10 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Michael Grant - Port Elliot SLSC

• Karen Wilmot - Goolwa SLSC

15 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Andrew Henry - Henley SLSC

25 YEAR SERVICE AWARD

• Mandi Bedford - Aldinga Bay SLSC

Andrew Henry, Karen Wilmot, Amanda De Ieso, Mandi Bedford, Graeme Cunningham, Bobby Tanner