The Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (SMPC) award is an exciting & innovative course, aiming to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to confidently lead a lifesaving team and manage a beach as a nominated Patrol Captain.
This course will:
- Teach candidates the roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain
- Allow participants to apply the principles of effective leadership to motivate and engage team members
- Provide practical skills and techniques to coordinate lifesaving incidents in both aquatic and land environments
- Detail correct management procedures and policies (SOPs) expected of patrol captains during patrol operations
- Teach candidates how to conduct team briefings, complete patrol set-up & pack-down, and effective basic beach management considerations
Pre-requisites:
- Must be at least 17 years old (at final assessment)
- Must hold a proficient Bronze Medallion
- Must hold at least one (1) other lifesaving award
- Have had at least 2 years of active patrolling experience
- Complete On-The-Job Checklist and E-Learning prior to attending first session (OTJ checklist can be accessed here)
Course Structure:
Candidates are expected to complete 3 types of learning to gain their SMPC award:
- Online E-Learning Modules (completed prior to face-to-face training)
- On-the-Job Training (completed prior to face-to-face training)
- Face-to-Face Sessions
**If you are interested in completing your SMPC award please contact either the Lifesaving Director (sas.mcnamara@portseasurf.com.au) or the SMPC Lead Facilitator (jack.white@portseasurf.com.au) to discuss.