Training and Education
No matter what your motivation for becoming a lifesaver is, there will always be a personally satisfying challenge ahead. Apart from the benefits of health, fitness, friendship, competition, knowledge, leadership and being able to put something back into the community, there are always lifesaving awards to be gained, with the majority of these awards now nationally recognized.
Surf lifesavers start young with Active cadets (13 to 15 years), Active juniors (15 to 18) years and Active seniors (18 and over).The cadets receive on the job training while on patrol, and the Juniors are involved in all areas of lifesaving and are required to perform patrol duties. All lifesavers are encouraged to gain extra awards to improve their skills.
Some of the awards with the minimum age:
Surf Rescue Certificate – 13 years
Radio Operators Certificate – 13 years
Bronze Medallion / Cert. II in Water Safety (Aquatic division) – 15 years
Operational First Aid – 15 years
Advanced Resuscitation Certificate -15 years
Defibrillator Operator – 15 years
IRB Crewperson’s Certificate – 16 years
Silver Medallion IRB Driver’s Award – 17 years
ATV Induction – 17 years
Silver Medallion Life Support – 17 years
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management – 17 years
Gold Medallion Advanced Lifesaving – 18 years
These are just a few of the awards that are on offer once you join the lifesaving movement.
To take part in a Bronze Medallion / Cert. II course,
*You must be a minimum of 15 years.
*Have the ability to swim 400 meters in the time of 9 minutes or less.
The course will be run over a period of approximately 8 weeks, generally on a Sunday. During this time you will be taught the skills to become an active lifesaver and then assessed on what you have learnt.
Proficiency Dates:
Proficiency 1:
12th Sept 2010
Proficiency 2:
3rd Oct 2010
Proficiency 3:
7th Nov 2010
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