The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of 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.
You'll get to put yourself to the test and at the end, have the privilege of donning the iconic yellow shirt of a Surf Life Saver.
You'll have a whole lot of fun with a great bunch of people, have the satisfaction of giving back to your community, and your kids will see you as the hero you are.
The only prequisite is a timed pool swim of 400m in 9 minutes or less. We'll take care of the rest.
If you're keen or just want to find out more, contact our Director of Education at education@killcaresurfclub.com.au
Course Outcomes:
• Contribute to the management of work health and safety (WHS)
• Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
• Describe surfing and environmental conditions and hazards
• Recognise appropriate beach types, conditions and areas in the surfzone for bathing
• Demonstrate surf skills
• Explain the functions of various systems in the human body
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques
• Perform basic resuscitation techniques (oxygen therapy, defibrillation)
• Identify basic patient management techniques
• Communicate in the workplace
• Perform radio communications using approved SLSA radios
• Perform patient approaches, support and escapes aided by equipment on a conscious and an unconscious patient
• Identify people in distress in an aquatic environment
• Perform surf skills
• Perform patient retrieval and support unaided by equipment
• Set up a patrol and describe your role on patrol
• Demonstrate standard patrol practices
• Work as part of a team
• Improve fitness
This course aligns with the nationally recognised qualification PUA21012 - Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).