Course Information
Junior Awards
Surf Survival
Provides participants with an understanding of the surf environment and an introduction to rescue techniques and first aid in order to be able to safely enjoy surf activities.
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Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
Provides participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in basic lifesaving operations. This course is also the minimum water safety qualification for Junior Activity supervision.
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Radio Operator
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to perform basic communication practices
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Public Safety Awards
Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Provides participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
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Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
Provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to manage a beach in emergency and non-emergency situations.
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Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue
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Gold Medallion
Provides participants with advanced skills and knowledge to manage emergency situations in autonomous situations.
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First Aid Awards
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Develops skills and knowledge to use oxygen, airway management devices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious breathing causalities.
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Apply (Senior) First Aid
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available. This course is recognised by WorkCover NSW.
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Pain Management
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to carry and administer Methoxyflurane. Every 2 years Spinal Management Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage injured casualties with suspected spinal injuries in an aquatic environment and in emergency situations.
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Spinal Management
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage injured casualties with suspected spinal injuries in an aquatic environment and in emergency situations.
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Training Awards
Training Officer Certificate
Provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver quality training of SLS awards.
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Assessor Certificate
Provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to competently assess SLS awards.
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Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience to facilitate quality training of SLS awards.
Powercraft Awards
All Terrain Vehicle Operator (ATV)
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively operate an All Terrain Vehicle on the beach and surrounds.
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Inflatable Rescue Boat Crewperson
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat in surf rescue operations.
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Silver Medallion Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat in surf rescue operations.
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Rescue Water Craft Operator
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage a Rescue Water Craft in lifesaving operations.