Bronze Medallion/SRC Course

MEMBERSHIP

You must be a member of the Surf Life Saving Club at least one week prior to the course commencing. For information of how to become a member visit the Lifesaving Membership page or contact the Club Office.

WHEN

From Saturday the 27th of January for 8 consecutive (Bronze) or 6 consecutive (SRC) Saturdays staring at 7:45am and finishing at 1:00pm each day

PRE-REQUISITES (Bronze)

Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
• complete an unaided swim (goggles/masks permitted) of 400 metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, this will be assessed on the first day of the course.

PRE-REQUISITES (SRC)

Candidates must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• be at least 13 years of age on the date of final assessment
• have completed a 200 metre swim in five (5) minutes or less, unaided (goggles/mask permitted), in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, this will be assessed on the first day of the course.

WHAT IS IN THE COVERED (Bronze)

• Safety and Well being
• Surf Awareness and Skills
• The Human Body and First Aid
• Resuscitation (CPR)
• Defibrillation and Basic Oxygen Techniques (Bronze Only)
• Communications
• Radio Operations (Bronze Only)
• Rescue Techniques and Beach Management
• Carries and Supports

ASSESSMENT

Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. This will take place on the final day of the course.