Education & Training
The Long Reef SLSC Education & Training program provides patrolling members with the knowledge they need to create a professional water safety / rescue service. Long Reef also focuses on retaining proficiencies to ensure skills and abilities remain current and relevant
Long Reef 2019-20 Training Schedule
Longie members, is it time for you to do the course you have always put off for next season? We are pleased to advise that we intend to run the following courses this year to help you grow in your lifesaving skills. Please let our CTO know if you are interested in any of these courses by contacting him on chief.instructor@longreef.com. Courses have a minimum and maximum number of candidates and will only run if the minimum number is met.
ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING SESSIONS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19. TBA.


Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) - Bronze Medallion
- Safety and well being
- Surf awareness and skills
- The human body
- Resuscitation
- Defibrillation and basic oxygen techniques
- First aid
- Communications
- Radio Operations
- Rescue techniques
- Carries and supports
- Beach Management
The Bronze Medallion course is run at Long Reef each season and goes for 6-8 weeks depending on prior knowledge. All those interested in training for their Certificate II must be a financial member of Long Reef SLSC.
To commence training for the Bronze Medallion/PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety you must meet the following course prerequisites:
- Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
- Complete an unaided swim (goggles/masks permitted) of 400 metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, evidence of which must be provided to the Assessor on the appropriate form prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification.
For more information about the Bronze Medallion, see the SLS website. – https://sls.com.au/role/bronze-medallion/
Advanced Resuscitation Certificate - ARC
IRB Driver and Crew
Click here for IRB Driver and Crewman Course Syllabus.
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) - Bronze Medallion
- Safety and well being
- Surf awareness and skills
- The human body
- Resuscitation
- Defibrillation and basic oxygen techniques
- First aid
- Communications
- Radio Operations
- Rescue techniques
- Carries and supports
- Beach Management
The Bronze Medallion course is run at Long Reef several times each season and goes for 6-8 weeks depending on prior knowledge. All those interested in training for their Certificate II must be a financial member of Long Reef SLSC.
To commence training for the Bronze Medallion/PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety you must meet the following course prerequisites:
- Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
- Complete an unaided swim (goggles/masks permitted) of 400 metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, evidence of which must be provided to the Assessor on the appropriate form prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification.
The course syllabus is available here.
Advanced Resuscitation Certificate - ARC
IRB Driver & Crewman
Click here for IRB Driver and Crewman Course Syllabus.
Other Qualification Offered Through Long Reef SLSC
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
Radio Operator
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
Download the Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management overview
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue
Gold Medallion
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Operator Induction
Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crewperson
Covers with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an IRB in surf rescue operations.