Kurrawa Surf Club offers nationally accredited training to its members covering a range of awards and units of competency. Your reason to be accredited could be:
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To patrol our beautiful but sometimes hazardous beaches wearing the “Red & Yellow” uniform of our iconic lifesaving movement
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Assist with the development of our future life savers with water safety duties
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Or simply gain an emergency care award that will be of great benefit in everyday life
The following is a guide to the prerequisites for the many courses available through training and education at Kurrawa Surf Club.
SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE
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Must be 13 years of age at date of final assessment
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Have completed a 200mtr swim in less than five minutes in a pool of not less than 25mtrs in length (must be completed prior to training in surf or deep water).
This award is open to all members and will allow members to patrol and assist with water safety duties.
BRONZE MEDALLION/CERTIFICATE II PUBLIC SAFETY (AQUATIC RESCUE)
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Must be 15 years of age at date of final assessment
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Have completed a 400mtr swim in less than nine minutes in a pool not less than 25mtrs in length (must be completed prior to training in surf or deep water).
Training for this course will involve:
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Surf awareness and survival skills
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Rescue procedures
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Team work and patrol procedures
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Emergency care & resuscitation
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Anatomy and physiology
All candidates who undertake a Bronze Medallion course at Kurrawa SLSC will also complete a First Aid Award.
A reasonable level of fitness is required to undertake this course as it involves regular run/swim/run components as well as rescue scenarios using various rescue equipment in the surf, all of which are assessed at the end of the training course. Course duration is usually each Sunday morning over an 8-10 week period.
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OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE TO KURRAWA SURF CLUB MEMBERS
IRB CREW AWARD
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Must be 15 years of age at date of assessment
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Current proficient holder of Bronze Medallion
SILVER MEDALLION IRB DRIVER
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Must be 17 years of age at date of assessment
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Hold a proficient IRB Crew award
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Hold a QLD Marine Licence
FIRST AID
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Must be 14 years of age at date of assessment
ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES
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Must be 15 years of age at date of assessment
Candidates must also hold current First Aid.
RADIO OFFICERS COURSE
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Must be 13 years of age at date of assessment
Note: this course is currently under review.
JUNIOR AGE MANAGERES COURSE
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Must be 16 years of age at date of assessment
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Must hold a current Working with Children’s Blue Card (if over 18 yrs)
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Recommended to complete the Observers Award
OBSERVERS CERTIFICATE
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Must be 15 years of age at date of assessment
This award will allow members to patrol but not participate in rescue situations.
Other awards available throughout the season are; ATV/Tractor & 4WD Induction awards. These awards are conducted periodically throughout the season and as member interest is generated.
South Coast Branch also have a number of courses available that are conducted throughout the season and advertised through Club marketing and communication structure which include:
GOLD MEDALLION - ADVANCED LIFE SAVER
To participate in assessment for the Gold Medallion award you must meet the following course prerequisites:
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Participants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on the date of final assessment.
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Participants must meet the following SLSA requirements:
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Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
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Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
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Hold a current First Aid
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Hold a current Silver Medallion Beach Management
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Complete an 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool no less than 25 metres
TRAINING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE
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Must be 16 years of age at date of assessment
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Must hold the award for the discipline you wish to train