January 2019 Bronze Medallion/SRC Course
Sat, 26 Jan
|Alex SLSC - Training Room
Time & Location
26 Jan 2019, 7:30 am
Alex SLSC - Training Room, 167 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia
About the event
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 26th January 2019 for 8 consecutive (Bronze) or 6 consecutive (SRC) Saturdays starting at 7:30am 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.