LIFE SAVING EDUCATION
Bronze Medallion
General course information
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.
We are a volunteer member club providing lifesaving services to the community. Our trainers and assessors give up their time to run courses on a voluntary basis. Upon completion of your training you will be a valued member of the Alex community and required as an active patrolling member to undertake regular rostered patrols between September - May.
The course is recommended for SLS members who wish to:
perform in the role of a qualified lifesaver after the age of 15 years
participate in SLS surf sports competitions which require them to be proficient in the Bronze Medallion as a prerequisite condition
progress through the SLS Aquatic Rescue or Powercraft award pathway
Specific entry requirements
Candidates must meet all of the following conditions:
candidates must be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
prior to starting the course, must have the ability to swim 400 metres in nine (9) minutes or less, unaided (goggles/masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres. This will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities.
members who are unsure of their swimming ability must ensure they can meet the above time prior to attending the course. If a member cannot meet the above time on the first day, they will not be able to participate in any further water activities and may be removed from the course.
attendance at all sessions is mandatory to complete this course
Course overview
How you will learn
The Bronze Medallion is designed to be delivered using a blended learning approach. This means that you will learn using a variety of methods including face-to-face learning (in the classroom, on the beach and in the water) and self-paced learning (online or paper-based and completed in your own time).
What you will learn
The SLSA Bronze Medallion provides participants with skills and knowledge related to:
surf awareness
aquatic rescue operations
radio operations
resuscitation
emergency care
spinal management
communication
teamwork
surf life saving patrol operations
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with the SLSA Bronze Medallion. You will also receive the following nationally recognised qualification and units of competency issued through Surf Life Saving Queensland (RTO 2804):
PUA20119 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
PUACOM001 Communicate in the workplace
PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
PUATEA001 Work in a team
PUATEA004 Work effectively in a public safety organisation
PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
PUAWHS001 Follow defined work health and safety policies and procedures
Further details about each of the above mentioned nationally recognised units of competency and certificate are available on the Australian Government’s training.gov.au website.
Assessment
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace.
Assessments must be completed in a similar environment to where patrol activities will be undertaken. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Also includes learning theory and assessment theory questions (these can be completed online (preferred) or via hard copy).
Annual skills maintenance/proficiency requirements
For your Bronze Medallion award to remain current, members must perform an annual skills maintenance activity each year. This involves both theory and practical sessions. Please note that if you gain your award after 1st July then you are not required to attend skills maintenance until the following year.
page updated January 2024
Alex Surf Club proudly delivers emergency care training under licence to SLSQ RTO #2804