National Standard Operating Procedures - Jul 2022
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Patrol Audit - NSOP<br />
Section # 1 – Patrol Operations<br />
Version Number: 1<br />
Effective Date: October 2021<br />
Review Date: 1 August 2023<br />
Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Lifesaving Manager<br />
1.0 PURPOSE<br />
To outline the process for Patrol Audits and provide clubs with information.<br />
2.0 SCOPE<br />
This applies to all Patrol Operations.<br />
3.0 REQUIREMENTS<br />
Required PPE<br />
Awards/Licenses<br />
Sunscreen<br />
Sun Hat<br />
Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)<br />
Patrol Captains Award (refreshed)<br />
Training<br />
Patrol Audit Briefing<br />
Other<br />
Patrol Auditors T-Shirt (uniform)<br />
Equipment<br />
Patrol Audit Report form and access to the Patrol Auditors<br />
Manual<br />
4.0 INTRODUCTION<br />
Clubs patrol should be audited three times per season. Ideally, once in December, January &<br />
February but not limited to these. Paid Lifeguard Patrols should be audited by their supervisor at<br />
least once in their season.<br />
A patrol auditor's responsibility is to assess patrol standards and to report on findings; this<br />
ultimately assists clubs to carry out their patrolling activities effectively and efficiently.<br />
5.0 PROCEDURES<br />
5.1 Clubs & Services:<br />
5.1.1 It is the clubs responsibility to ensure that club patrols meet minimum<br />
patrolling requirements as per the Club and national standard operating<br />
procedures (CSOPs) and (NSOPs)<br />
5.1.2 A patrol audit may be conducted by an official SLS patrol auditor on any<br />
NSOP<br />
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