October 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 Sunday the 7th of October for 8 consecutive (Bronze) or 6 consecutive (SRC) Sundays 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.