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Doing your Bronze at Freshie

Want to be a patrolling club member of Freshie?  Or do you enjoy competition?  The first step is to obtain your BRONZE MEDALLION (Certificate II in Public Safety - Aquatic Rescue).  Freshwater is pleased to offer this accredited course.  Undertaking the Bronze requires both time and dedication.  Usually taking 6-8 weeks to complete, it involves approximately one evening per week learning the theory and at least one session per week on the beach learning rescue techniques. Extra time is needed for study and practice.  We advise that you do not undertake this course unless you are prepared to work hard.  But the benefits are immense.  After completing your Bronze, you may continue with your surf education by undertaking your Advanced Resuscitation Certificate, your Silver Medallion or if IRB interests you, your IRB Crewman or Drivers.  The Bronze opens up the doors for Surf Life Saving.  By undertaking your award at Freshwater, you are obliged to join a Freshwater patrol.

We have two intakes for Bronze each season - September and January.  Places may be limited.  All enquiries for the Bronze should be made to exo@freshwaterslsc.com

Prerequisites

  • Be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of examination
  • Have completed a 400 metre swim in nine minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres or over a measured open water course before any water training commences.

Assessment

The candidate must satisfy the Assessor(s) they are competent in all learning outcomes by:

  • Written assessment
  • Performance of skills
  • Simulation of patrol scenarios
  • Fitness test

For this award to remain current, candidates must perform an annual proficiency check.

Learning Outcomes

  • Safety and Wellbeing
  • Surf Awareness and Skills
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Basic First Aid
  • First Aid
  • Basic Resuscitation
  • Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Communications
  • Radio Communications
  • Rescue Techniques
  • Carries and Supports
  • Patrols

Season 2006/07 Costs

Active Seniors (18 years and over) - $245.00
Includes:  Two season's membership (current season and the next), training manual, examination fee and training costs.

Active Seniors (Students over 18 years and Freshwater Nipper Parents) - $125.00
Includes:  One season's membership (current season), training manual, examination fee and training costs.

Cadets and Active Juniors - $125.00 (Students 15-18 years) - $125.00
Includes:  One season's membership (current season), training manual, examination fee and training costs.

For more information, please email exo@freshwaterslsc.com