Education at Freshwater SLSC

SURF RESCUE
CERTIFICATE

The Surf Rescue Certificate is the entry level patrolling award for people aged 13 and above. Underpinning knowledge will come from an understanding of Work Health and Safety, surf skills, communication techniques and working as a member of a team.

Start date Sunday 13 October 2024

Sunday mornings 9am-11.30am

Will run for 4 weeks

Assessment Sunday 17 November 2024

BRONZE
MEDALLION

The Bronze Medallion is a skills based award for ages 15 and above. Candidates train in groups for approximately six (6) weeks, training twice per week and will be assessed on various skills in communications and team work in a patrolling situation.

Must have a current First Aid Certificate (no more than 2 years old)

If you need to update your First Aid Certificate (or get one), Freshwater will be running a full day First Aid course on Sunday 8 September 2024 for members only

Bronze will run on Wednesday nights and Saturday afternoons.

Start date is Wednesday 11 September 2024 6.30pm-8.30pm (in the clubhouse) for 3 weeks

And Saturday 14 September 2024 1pm-3pm (in the water) for 5-6 weeks with an assessment on Sat 26 October 2024

For further information please review our Bronze Medallion FAQs.

If you have any additional questions, please contact education@freshwaterslsc.com

SKILLS MAINTENANCE
(PROFICIENCY)

All Patrol Members, Competing Long Serving Members & Nipper Water Safety are required to complete an Annual Skills Maintenance (formerly known as Proficiency) at the start of each season. This is a skills refresher, not a test, and covers all requirements set out by SLSA.

Sessions this year:

Saturday 12th October, 12pm Start
Saturday 19th October, 8.30am start
Sunday 27th October, 8.30am start
Sunday 17th November, 12pm start
Sunday 15th December, 11am start – ABSOLUTE LAST!!!

You must book in via eLearning Training Events, and you must complete the online theory module before attending the practical session. See instructions below.

Instructions_2024 Skills Maintenance at Freshwater

Any queries, please email Education 

TRAINERS &
ASSESSORS

Trainers and Assessors are the backbone of Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club. By helping other members develop their full potential through training and education, they help to build stronger, highly skilled patrol teams. Becoming and Trainer and Assessor is a great way to assist the club and to help others get the most from their lifesaving experience. Trainers and Assessors follow the pathway provided by the NSW Academy.  If you would be interested in becoming a Trainer and Assessor, please contact education@freshwaterslsc.com

FURTHER
AWARDS

There are a number of higher awards available to members once they have completed their Bronze Medallion. These include Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, Powercraft, First Aid and Public Safety awards.

Members are encouraged to fully participate in their lifesaving duties by undertaking higher awards.

Contact Education.