About Us
TrainupNOW Pty Ltd is a Torquay based company delivering accredited and non-accredited lifesaving training, assessment and educational courses.
Kelvin Benson is the sole director and works with several registered training organisations (RTO’s) such as Assist First Aid, Life Saving Victoria (LSV), SEDA and APOLA.
He has extensive experience and qualifications as a trainer and assessor, has been a surf lifesaver for nearly 20 years and surfer with too many years under his belt to mention.
TrainupNOW wants to engage the whole community and equip them with lifesaving knowledge and skills for the workplace, on the beach and in the community in a fun, professional, valuable learning experience.
About Kel
After 30 years in the Information Technology field in Melbourne and Geelong, Kelvin entered the training and assessment profession in 2011.
Based in Torquay he has delivered training services across Victoria for Life Saving Victoria, SEDA, APOLA, Surfing Victoria and his own clients, but loves working along the Surf Coast.
A sense of humour is an essential ingredient in his classroom delivery but also his experience as a long-time surfer, surf lifesaver and parent to make the sessions enriching.
He maintains life saving techniques are crucial skills and knowledge everyone should have and something to get excited about.
TrainupNOW has been expanding every year and is now a company with a decade of experience and a great reputation across Victoria.
Qualifications
- APOLA Accredited Trainer - ‘OSSCA’
- Cert. IV Accredited Trainer, Assessor TAE40110
- Accredited Instructor, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA Australia)
- Surf Lifesaving Trainer/Assessor
- Trainer/Assessor Surfing Victoria
- Life Saving Victoria Licensee
- LSV Casual Contractor (Trainer/Assessor)
- Surf Bronze/Silver Medallion holder
- Community Surf Life Saving Certificate holder
FAQ
Please call Kel on 0458 701482 or kelvin@trainupnow.com.au
Please let Kel know on 0458 701482 or kelvin@trainupnow.com.au as soon as possible. He will move your booking to another date.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the best method.
BSB: 013839 Account: 228858548 Name: TrainupNOW Pty Ltd
ABN: 39584497755
ACN: 619392531
Note that certificates are issued upon payment.
USI stands for Unique Student Identifier and was initiated by the Australia Government in 2015 for all accredited training across the country. You can setup or retrieve your USI number from: www.usi.gov.au
Once you create a USI number (a few minutes), keep it handy, ideally in your phone, because all accredited training requires a USI number. The key data used when adding your USI number to the course you are undertaking is: Date of birth, legal name (no nicknames) and the correct USI number (10 characters).
The government department would initially sent you an email, so start there. Next, go to www.usi.gov.au and select “Forgotten USI” on lower half of the home page.
Blended courses
CPR – One hour
First Aid – Three hours
MHFA – 10 hours (self-paced)
Face to face courses
CPR – Two hours
First Aid – 7-8 hours
MHFA – 12 hours