The Surf Rescue Certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water Safety Personnel.  You must be at least 13 and have the ability to swim 200m in under 5 minutes in a pool of at least 25m in length to undertake the SRC.

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(Run at Long Reef with our trainers)

The Resuscitation course delivers the essential principles‚ skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. You must be at least 10 years of age to complete the Resuscitation certificate.

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(Run at Long Reef with our trainers) 

The Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ART) teaches the principles of airway management and oxygen aided resuscitation. You must be 15 years old to complete the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques certificate.

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(Run by the Australian Lifesaving Academy) 

The Provide First Aid course (HLTAID011) provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available. You must be 14 years old to complete the First Aid certificate. This course is typically run by external training organisations such as the Australian Lifesaving Academy (aka ALA or The Academy).  A copy of their course overview can be found on their website here. 

Some SLS members may be eligible to complete this course fully subsidised through ALA or run by a Volunteer First Aid Facilitator at their Club.  Members who are interested in completing the course should contact the Chief Training Officer to determine whether they are eligible and register their interest for the next course we may be arranging.

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(Run by Sydney Northern Beaches SLS)

The Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to participate in search and rescue operations.  You must be at least 16 years of age and be proficient in the Bronze Medallion.  You must also have the capacity to swim 400m in 8 minutes or less in a swimming pool of no less than 25 m length.  In SNB, Candidates will be required to complete the first 50m within 45 seconds. 

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(Run by Sydney Northern Beaches SLS) 

This 2-day course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and a patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain.  You must be at least 17 years old and hold an SLSA Bronze Medallion or have held an SLSA Bronze Medallion and currently hold a patrolling award and have 2 years patrolling experience. 

Note: If you haven’t completed the Bronze Medallion Mental Health Awareness or the Safer Surf Clubs eLearning courses, it is a good idea to complete these before commencing this course. 

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(Run at Long Reef with our trainers) 

Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.  You must be 15 years of age and hold the Bronze Medallion to complete this course.

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(Run at Long Reef with our trainers) 

The Silver Medallion IRB Driver provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations. You must be 17 years old on the date of assessment for this award and hold the Bronze Medallion and IRB Crew certificates. 

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(Run by Sydney Northern Beaches SLS)

The Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Operator course provides participants with advanced skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage a Rescue Water Craft (RWC) in lifesaving operations. In SNB, this course is only available to members wishing to become part of the Branch Support Operations team. You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to complete this course.  As part of Support Operations, there are numerous pre-requisites for this award. 

Detailed information can be found on the SNB Support Operations / RWC page here.

(Run at Long Reef with our trainers) 

Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to perform basic communication practices. You must be 13 or over to do your Radio Operator certificate.

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ATV Operator Inductions are available for club members who are a minimum of 17 years of age, proficient in at least one SLSA Award and hold a current, valid NSW Driver License (provisional or above). If you are interested in participating in an ATV induction and you fulfil the requirements please contact your club’s Chief Training Officer.

(Run by Sydney Northern Beaches SLS) 

Information on how to become involved in training or assessing SLSA awards can be located here. 

A Gold Medallion Lifesaver has the advanced skills needed to rescue and provide emergency care – alone if necessary. In this role, you will be required to perform complex patient rescue and support. You must already hold the Bronze Medallion, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques certificate, First Aid certificate and either the Silver Medallion Beach Management or Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (2021) award.  You must be at least 17 years old on the date of assessment and must also have the capacity to swim 800m in under 14 minutes.

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Members who are interested in Coaching or Officiating can visit the relevant pages on the SNB website for further information. 

Information on Junior awards and Age Manager qualifications can be found on the SNB website here.