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Training

When you join the Inverloch Unit you will begin your training. Training so you are able to respond to a wide range of emergencies is something that is ongoing and a challenge. You will progress from one rescue field to another building your skills and experience as you go. All members are required to attend 60% of the scheduled training sessions as a minimum. SES volunteers make themselves available for call-outs to emergencies, as and when required, depending on their individual skills. SES volunteers receive comprehensive training in emergency related activities, including the operation and maintenance of equipment provided.Courses include Rescue Boat Coxswains, Rescue Boat Crewperson, Four wheel Driving, Chainsaw, First Aid, Rescue lighting for day and night operations, Radio and GPS. Additionally the unit provides training through external training organosations in the area of Marine Coxswains Certificates. This training is fairly intensive but at the end you will be able to operate the units ocean rescue vessel.You can expect excitement, challenges and the reward of knowing that your contribution makes a real difference.

What you put into training is what you get out of it! Training is essential for the safety of the rescue crew and the people we are rescuing. Our courses are all competency based and you will receive a nationally recognised certificate. The Australian Council of State Emergency Services (ACSES) is currently developing new courses for all SES Units to use around Australia. Workplace trainers and assessors are used for all training and assessment tasks.

Training Schedule

The Inverloch Unit maintains a busy schedule with training sessions on the second Monday night of each month. Regional training courses, such as the chainsaw course and the land search and rescue course are held on various weekends throughout the year.Notification is by email or new members can obtain information from this site.

Inverloch Unit Training Committee Report

Since December 2007:

·         Annual FA/L2, CPR refresher training, 12 members completed

·         Crosscut chainsaw course, 3 members completed

·         Drive in operational conditions (4WD course), 2 members complete

·         Unit training officers course ,May-June 2008 currently in progress, 2 members attending

·         MSV coxswains course currently in progress, 6 members

·         IRB training delayed until more coxswains available and training permitted after briefing on new SOPs

Winter Training Program

1. Map Reading/Navigation (2 evenings, 1 weekend afternoon)
Anyone wanting to be a coxswain or crewperson must attend this course

--Monday 26 May--Shed training Session 1

--Monday 2 June--Shed training Session 2

--July--Practical Exercise and BBQ Saturday afternoon 1pm --6.30 pm

*For further information on theMap Reading course, phone Alison 0412/640-988

2. Radar Course
--Saturday and Sunday 14 and 15 June
Vic Goy from Marine Training Services will be conducting the course which is theory and practical
*If you are interested please let Geoff know for the Radar Course .Applications close 10 June

3. Rooftop Safety System (2 evenings, Assessment)
--Monday 14 July

--Monday 28 July

*If you are interested please let Geoff/Alison know for the Rooftop Training

Other training available in the future
Defib
HAZMAT
SES Crewpersons and Coxswains
General Rescue
Storm/Water Damage (after completion of Rooftop) and more...

Pager Roster 2010

May 31         Alison Vincent
June 7         Robert Smith
June 14       Charlie Deering
June 21        Dale Johnson
June 28        Ange Chiodo
July 5           David Gill
July 12          Lance Kibble
July 19          Tim Kuch
July 26          John Madden
Aug 2          Deborah Kemp
  Aug 9          Brett Radcliffe
Aug 16           Peter Hall
Aug 23          Paul Dorian
  Aug 30         Richard Mahony
Sept 6            Steve Elliott
Sept 13          Ralph Kastan

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Newsflash

YOU CAN HELP THE INVERLOCH SES

By donating to our Fundraising appeal, sending a tax deductible donation to: Inverloch SES – PO Box 240 Inverloch, 3996 or by Becoming a member of the Inverloch SES.

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

Emergency Numbers

Emergency Contact
132 500

Call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for emergency SES assistance in a flood or storm. It is the same cost as a local call in Victoria (mobiles may be higher). SES volunteers are on call 24 hours a day to provide emergency assistance if you or your property is affected by a flood or storm. When you call 132 500 you will be connected to your local SES Unit or an emergency communications centre, where a trained call taker will note the details and dispatch the local SES Unit to the incident. Phone triple zero (000) for police, fire or ambulance.