Skills Maintenance
2026-2027
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Let's get ready for 2026-2027
There are 2 main Skills Maintnence practiical sessions this season (we burnt our trainers out last season offering multiple sessions).
Sat 7th November 1pm to 6pm
Sun 15th November 11am to 2pm
SM eLearning
SM eLearning
Complete your eLearning at - 🌐 LSV Member Training site to book before attending any practical sessions.
No need to book Practical check Web Site front page or Team App Patroller schedule for training dates.
Lifesaving CPR (new this season)
The 6 Aims of Lifesaving CPR
1. Reduce time to CPR
2. Improve Quality of Compressions
3. Target Chest Compression Fraction of 80%
4. A Coordinated Approach to CPR
5. Efficient and Effective AED Use
6. Better Intergration of the ART Operator
DRSABCD
Candidate to demonstrate through Lifesaving CPR practical session:
A primary assessment (DRSAB—) on a live victim including the demonstration of the lateral position.
Primary assessment (DRSABCD), LCPR1 and 2 person – adult on an approved manikin – to include resuscitation methods using a resuscitation mask or face shield and AED.
Team LCPR scenario including primary assessment (DRSABCD) – to include resuscitation methods using a resuscitation mask or face shield and AED.
1 Person
2 Person
3 Person
4 Person
Radio Operations
Radio demonstration to be completed as part of Lifesaving CPR.
Pre-operation checks
Knowledge of local operating channels and groups
Inter-patrol communications
Rescue procedures and requests for assistance, which include the four P’s.
Signals
Demonstrate four (4) signals (chosen by the TAF), including:
Beach to water signals
Water to beach signals
Tower and other signals
Fitness & Rescue
Run – Swim – Rescue (100m Run and 100m Swim in 3:30 minutes or less)
Run 100m from a flag, around a marker and to waist-deep water.
Swim 100m (with a rescue tube, fins optional) to a patient 100m out. Timed component ends here.
Perform a rescue of 100m with a tube and conscious patient to dry sand.
NOTE:
As with every start to the season water quality in the Bay has been an issue, as a risk mitigation we don't send anyone into the water when the EPA issues a Poor Rating, if the rating is Fair then it's up to the member if they want to enter the water.
When Poor water quality occurs on a Skills Maintenance session we defer the water component to another day, or during your first Patrol when a trainer is present.
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