Courses we Offer

BRONZE MEDALLION

COURSE COST FROM $50.00

 commence training for the Bronze Medallion you must:

• Be a financial member of an SLS club;
• Be at least 15 years of age on the final assessment date;
• Complete an unaided swim of 400 m in 9 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to you undertaking any water training or assessment activities. Evidence of this must be provided to the assessor prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification/SLSA award.

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records

SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE (SRC)

COURSE COST FROM $50.00

To commence training for the Surf Rescue Certificate you must:

• Be a financial member of an SLS club;
• Be at least 13 years of age on the final assessment date;
• Complete an unaided swim of 200 m in 5 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to you undertaking any water training or assessment activities. Evidence of this must be provided to the assessor prior to commencement of the assessment for these units of competency/this SLSA award.

You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to:

• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
• Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
• Read and interpret written information;
• Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
• Keep accurate written records.

IRB CREW CERTIFICATE

Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
•  be currently proficient in Bronze Medallion (and hold the Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue))

SILVER MEDALLION IRB DRIVER’S COURSE

Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• Candidates must have more than 10 hours crewing experience evidenced by log
• Candidates must be at least 16 years of age to commence training
• Candidates must be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
• Candidates must hold and be currently proficient in:
  • Bronze Medallion and Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
  • IRB Crewperson Certificate
• Candidates must meet the local state Marine Licensing requirements
• Candidates must hold the following units of competency (normally attained on completion of the Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)):

ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES

SLSA AWARD ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To commence training for the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate you must meet the following entry requirements:
• be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
• be a financial member of a SLS club.

PRE-REQUISITES
Participants must hold the unit of competency HLTAID011 Provide first aid to enrol into this course.

SILVER MEDALLION BEACH MANAGEMENT