Training & Development

Lifesavers can obtain a variety of qualifications to improve their skills and contribute more to patrols, prevention, and emergency situations. Life Saving can be a rewarding life-long journey of improvement and is a terrific team-based activity to be part of.

Courses

Bronze Medallion

This is the foundation award for active surf lifesavers 15 years old and over.

No upcoming courses. Stay tuned!

Surf Rescue Certificate

This course teaches the basic rescue skills for 13 and 14-year-olds coming out of Nippers.

No upcoming courses. Stay tuned!

IRB Crew Certificate

In this course, you will learn the basic skills in how to work with the IRB driver to safely perform aquatic rescues in the IRB.

Candidates are required to hold their Bronze Medallion before commencing the course.

Next course starting 14 September, 2019. Register here

Silver Medallion – IRB Driver

In this course, you will learn the basic skills in how to safely perform aquatic rescues in the IRB as the driver.

Candidates are required to hold their IRB Crew award before commencing the course, as well as be 17 yo prior to assessment.

Next course starting 7 September, 2019. Register here

Advanced Rescuscitation Certificate

In this course, you will learn advanced skills in performing resuscitation on an unconscious patient. This includes OP airways and airbag resuscitation.

No upcoming courses. Stay tuned!

First Aid (AID)

In this course, you will learn basic first aid skills that can be used in a patrol environment, as well as everyday situations.

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Silver Medallion – Beach Management

In this course, you will learn the basic skills in how to safely and effectively manage a patrol team, as well as situations that may arise on a patrol. This award is the entry pathway to becoming a patrol captain.

No upcoming courses. Stay tuned!