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As a volunteer workplace, all members of an SLSC must be professionally trained, qualified, and prepared to perform the duties that their volunteer role requires of them.

This page provides an overview of all the Member Training and Education course options available for financial members to patrol within one or more various roles that make up a patrol team.

For further information regarding our courses please contact our Education Manager at education@cavesslsc.com.au 

 

Awards you can achieve include:

Covers the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in basic lifesaving operations.

For more information on the SRC please click here 

The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge in order to be able to participate in Surf Life Saving patrol operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.

For more information on the Bronze Medallion please click here

Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat in surf rescue operations.
For more information on the IRB Crew Certificate please click here

The Silver Medallion IRB Driver provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.

For more information on the Silver Medallion IRB Driver course please click here

The Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC) teaches the principles of airway management and oxygen aided resuscitation.

For more information on the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC) course pleasclick here

The SLS First Aid course enables patrolling members to develop the skill and knowledge required to effectively manage emergency first aid situations and deliver emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. The course includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as a component. Proficiency in this award is renewed every 3 years by participating in a SLS First Aid course.

This award includes the same knowledge and skills as the SLS Resuscitation award and the Emergency Care module of the SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion. It is also a prerequisite award for other SLS awards, SLSNSW Support Operations roles and a requirement to become a Lifeguard.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit of competency (UoC) that has a 12 month validity plus HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid UoC that has a 3 year validity.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 14 years

Note: This course has a requirement that the participants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.

COURSE DURATION:

Approximately 8 Hours (1 Full day).

CREDIT TRANSFER OPTION:

If you already have a current HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate yet it is not on your SurfGuard records, click the link below to add this to your awards list.