LETTER OF INVITATION TO
23rd SLSS LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR COURSE (LIC) '10 (Class Code: LIC0110)
We are pleased to inform that the Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS) will be organising the 23rd SLSS Lifesaving Instructor's Course (LIC) '10. It will be held on:
Session 1: Monday, 17 May '10, 6pm to 9pm
(cum 15th Workshop on Lifesaving Update - Session 1 of 2 & 7th Instructor-Assessed Exam. Scheme Workshop)
Session 2: Wednesday, 19 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm
Session 3: Friday, 21 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm
Session 4: Monday, 24 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm
(cum 2nd Workshop on Lifesaving Update ‘10, Session 2 of 2)
Session 5: Wednesday 26 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm
(Workshop - Induction on Aquatic Activities for People with Special Disabilities)
(Proficiency Test Session: Knowledge Test - Written)
Session 6: Monday, 31 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm
Session 7: Wednesday, 2 Jun ‘10, 6pm to 9pm
+Session 8: Monday, 7 Jun ‘10, 6pm to 9pm
+Session 9: Monday, 14 Jun ‘10, 6.15pm to 9pm
(Proficiency Test Session: Skill Test)
+Subject to further confirmation as additional date/s will be inserted if registration is overwhelmed.
F Please note the SLSS reserves the right to alter the training schedule/programme if it is deemed fit and appropriate.
The venue will be at either the SLSS Lifesaving Training Centre at Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and/or other alternate location of which to be confirmed in due course.
Please note that a knowledge and skill test session has been scheduled at the end of course. Applicants need to demonstrate acceptable lifesaving proficiency on both theoretical aspect as well as practical skills based on syllabuses of SLSS Lifesaving 1, 2, 3, Bronze Medallion and CPR Awards. Theory assessment will be conducted via MCQs and questions of short written answers. Candidates also need demonstrate basic aquatic lifesaving skills that are entail in Section 3 of the "The Manual of Life Saving" (2nd Edition) and Section 2 and 3 of "The Manual of Water Skills".
As many overseas lifesaving societies allowed their instructors to examine their students for the lower lifesaving awards below the Bronze Medallion, the SLSS Executive Committee (Exco) has therefore agreed that only if a registered Lifesaving Instructor or Teacher who has attended a special workshop on induction of self examination of Lifesaving 1, 2 & 3 Awards, then will this person be authorized to self examine these awards. However, such authorisation is subject to assignment by SLSS and SLSS reserves the right to appoint its officer to conduct random audit for the examination or to appoint separate examiners or use that examination it for invigilation purpose.
When a person has successfully attempted the SLSS Lifesaving Instructor Award examination, he/she is required to fulfill TWO basic lifesaving teaching sessions at SLSS Monthly Free Lifesaving Clinic at Sentosa within a year from date of attainment of Instructor Award, before being eligible to collect the Instructor certificate from SLSS.
The subsidised course fee for this LIC is S$250.00 per candidate. The course fee covers instruction, pool entrance fees, use of training equipment, handouts, The Manual of Water Skills and refreshments.
Once being accepted to the course, candidates are required to satisfactorily complete the course and achieve a100% attendance in order to be eligible for the Letter of Attendance. This Letter of Attendance is required before a person is allowed to proceed to conduct LS123 training attachment.
Applications are to be submitted to the Society's office not later than Monday, 3rd May ’10. Late submissions will not be entertained. As we have limited places available, interested applicants should submit your applications early. Acceptance of application will be on a first come first served basis. You may duplicate the application form if necessary.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications via email by Monday, 10 May ’10. Should you require further information, please feel free to contact the Society's staff at Tel: 6299 3660.
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