No matter what your motivation for becoming a life saver is, there will always be a personally satisfying challenge ahead. Apart from the benefits of health, fitness, friendship, competition, knowledge, leadership and being able to put something back into the community, there are always life saving awards to be gained, with the majority of these awards now nationally recognised.

Surf life savers start young with Active Cadets (13 to 15 years), Active Juniors (15 to 18) years and Active Seniors (18 and over). Cadets receive on the job training while on patrol, while the Juniors are involved in all areas of life saving and are required to perform patrol duties. All life savers are encouraged to gain extra awards to improve their skills.

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AWARDS WE OFFER

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• Surf Rescue Certificate – 13 years

• Radio Operators Certificate – 13 years

• Bronze Medallion / Cert. II in Public Safety  (Aquatic Rescue) – 15 years

• First Aid – 14 years

• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques – 15 years

• IRB Crewperson’s Certificate – 15 years

• Silver Medallion IRB Driver’s Award – 17 years

• SSV Induction – 17 years

• Training Officer Certificate – Age 16

• Tractor Induction – 17 years

• Silver Medallion Life Support – 17 years

• Silver Medallion Beach Management – 17 years

• Gold Medallion Advanced Life Saving – 18 years

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These are just a few of the awards that are on offer once you join the life saving movement.

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TO TAKE PART IN A BRONZE MEDALLION/ CERT II IN PUCLIC SAFETY (AQUATIC RESCUE)

• You must be a minimum of 15 years

• Have the ability to swim 400 meters in the time of 9 minutes or less

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The course will be run over a period of approximately 8 weeks, generally on a Sunday. During this time you will be taught the skills to become an active life saver and then assessed on what you have learnt.

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SKILLS MAINTENANCE

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Skills Maintenance is conducted annually through the Club -and advertised to members through our communication channels.

 

• If you were not proficient in the previous season you must obtain a timed pool swim relevant to your award prior to the skills maintenance. You will need to contact the Club CTO for further information.

 

All members must complete the online components of skills maintenance and attached a practical demonstration.

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