MEMBER EDUCATION PATHWAYS

As a volunteer workplace, all members of an SLSC must be professionally trained, qualified, and prepared to perform the duties that their volunteer role requires of them.

This page provides an overview of all the Member Training and Education course options available in NSW for financial members to patrol while performing one or more various roles that make up a patrol team.

EMERGENCY CARE

Emergency Care awards enable patrolling members to perform first responder roles on patrols such as First Aid Officer and Advanced Resuscitation Operator. It's a great pathway for members who want to stay dry on the beach while also being part of a patrol team.

The SLSA Resuscitation award and its aligned unit of competency provide members with the skills and knowledge to effectively perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and as part of an SLS patrol team.

Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit of competency with a 12-month validity.

If you already have a current HLTAID009, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 10 years

Note: This course requires participants to demonstrate a minimum of 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.

Course duration:

Approximately 4 Hours (Half a day).

The SLS First Aid course and its aligned units of competency provide members with the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage emergency first aid situations and deliver emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support.

Members who hold this award may patrol as SLS First Aid Officers. Proficiency in this award is renewed every 3 years by participating in an SLS First Aid course.

The SLS First Aid award (or its aligned HLTAID011) is a prerequisite for the SLS Advanced Resuscitation Techniques award, support operations roles and a requirement to become a Lifeguard in NSW.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised:

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid UoC that has a 3 year validity
  • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support hat has a 3 year validity
  • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that has a 12-month validity.

If you already have a current HLTAID011, HLTAID010 and HLTAID009, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 14 years

Note: This course requires participants to demonstrate a minimum of 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.

Course duration:

Approximately 8 Hours (1 Full day).

The SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Techniques course and its aligned unit of competency provide members with the skills and knowledge required to effectively use specialised equipment during an emergency and deliver advanced resuscitation until the arrival of professional medical support.

Members who hold this award may patrol as SLS Advanced Resuscitation Operators. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

This award builds upon the SLS First Aid award and is a prerequisite award for other SLS awards and SLSNSW Support Operations roles.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation unit of competency with a 12-month validity.

If you already have a current HLTAID015, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 15 years
  • A current HLTAID011 unit of competency (1 day First Aid course)

Note: This course requires the participants to demonstrate a minimum of 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.

Course duration:

Approximately 8 Hours (1 Full day).

AQUATIC RESCUE

Aquatic Rescue awards enable patrolling members to perform roles on patrols such as water safety personnel, lifesaver and advanced lifesaver.

The SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and its aligned units of competency provide members with skills and knowledge related to workplace safety, radio operations, surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations and resuscitation.

Members who hold this award and its aligned units of competency may patrol in the role of a lifesaving cadet and as water safety personnel for SLS events. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

The SRC is a step along the aquatic rescue award pathway to becoming a fully qualified lifesaver.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the following nationally recognised units of competency:

  1. PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
  2. PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
  3. PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
  4. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (12-month validity)

If you already have these units of competency, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 13 years
  • Complete an unaided swim of 200 m in 5 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed before participating in any aquatic training.

Note: This course requires participants to demonstrate a minimum of 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.

Course duration:

A minimum of 4 full days*. This may be completed during 2-3 hour sessions over several evenings and weekends or through a series of full day sessions.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach required competency levels prior to assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available. Refer to the SLSNSW Participant Handbook and your SLSC Chief Training Officer for more information.

The SLSA Bronze Medallion and Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) provide members with skills and knowledge related to workplace safety, radio operations, surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations, resuscitation, emergency care, communication, teamwork, spinal management and patrol operations.

Members who hold this award may patrol in the role of an entry-level lifesaver on patrol and as water safety personnel for SLS events. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

This award includes and builds upon the SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate, and it is the prerequisite for many other SLS awards and competitive Surf Sports events.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) which includes the following units of competency:

  1. PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
  2. PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
  3. PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
  4. HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support (3-year validity)
  5. PUACOM001 Communicate in the workplace
  6. PUATEA001 Work in a team
  7. PUATEA004 Work effectively in a public safety organisation
  8. PUAWHS001 Follow defined work health & safety policies & procedures

If you already have a PUA20119 (or any of these units of competency), please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Note: The Bronze Medallion /Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) course does not provide members with an HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate.

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 15 years
  • Complete an unaided swim of 400 m in 9 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed before participating in any aquatic training.

Note: This course requires participants to demonstrate a minimum of 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin placed on the floor as part of the assessment.

Course duration:

A minimum of 6 full days*. This may be completed during 2-3 hour sessions over several evenings and weekends or through a series of full-day sessions.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach the required competency levels before assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available. Refer to the SLSNSW Participant Handbook and your SLSC Chief Training Officer for more information.

The SLSA Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue provides members with skills and knowledge to participate in search and rescue operations during a search and rescue (SAR) incident.

This includes knowledge and skills related to the different stages of a Search and Rescue incident, the Australasian Inter-agency Incident Management System (AIIMS), SMEAC plans, creating search areas, police-handover, advanced water-entry techniques and some night operations awareness training.

This award builds upon the SLSA Bronze Medallion and is the prerequisite for many other SLS awards and SLSNSW Support Operations roles.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members receive the SLSA Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 16 years
  • Complete an unaided swim of 400 m in 8 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed before participating in any aquatic training.
Course duration:

A minimum of 2 full days*. This may be completed during two 3-hour sessions and a full-day session or through a series of two full-day sessions.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach required competency levels before assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available. Refer to the SLSNSW Participant Handbook and your SLSC Chief Training Officer for more information.

The SLSA Gold Medallion provides members with a benchmark of fitness and endurance that meets the minimum requirements for work with the Australian Lifeguard Service in NSW.

This benchmark includes:

  1. Swim 800 m in under 14 minutes in an open-water course not more than 400 m in length or a swimming pool of no less than 25 m in length, unaided and in freestyle.
  2. Complete a mission test of a 400 m swim, 800 m run, 400 m board paddle, and 800 m run in under 25 minutes.
  3. Complete a tube rescue of an unconscious patient 100 m out at sea
  4. Complete a board rescue of a novice swimmer 200 m out at sea.
  5. Perform a complex patient rescue, including selecting equipment, returning the victim to shore and treating the victim appropriately, and completing post-operational requirements.
Certification:

Upon successful completion, members receive the SLSA Gold Medallion. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 17 years
  • Proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion
  • Proficient SLS First Aid award
  • Proficient Advanced Resuscitation Techniques certificate
  • Proficient Silver Medallion Beach Management or Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (v2022)
Course duration:

A minimum of 1 full day* to complete the fitness benchmarks.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach the required competency levels before assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available. Refer to the SLSNSW Participant Handbook and your SLSC Chief Training Officer for more information.

POWERCRAFT

Powercraft awards enable patrolling members to perform in roles such as IRB Crewperson, IRB Driver, RWC Operator and UAV Pilot to assist with lifesaving, water safety and search and rescue operations.

The SLSA Inflatable Rescue Boat Crewperson (IRBC) award and its aligned unit of competency provide members with skills and knowledge to effectively crew an inflatable rescue boat (IRB) in rescue operations and as part of a water safety team.

Members who hold this award may patrol in the role of an IRB Crewperson. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

This award builds upon the SLSA Bronze Medallion and is the prerequisite for many other SLS awards and competitive Surf Sports events.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised PUASAR015 Crew as small power craft in a rescue operation unit of competency. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

If you already have this unit of competency, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 15 years
  • Proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion
Course duration:

A minimum of 17 hours*. This is made up of 1-4+ hour sessions covering 7 topics that include several different IRB crewperson techniques.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach required competency levels and crew an IRB safely in a variety of surf conditions prior to assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available. Refer to the SLSNSW Participant Handbook and your SLSC Chief Training Officer for more information.

The SLSA Silver Medallion Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver (SMIRBD) award and its aligned units of competency provide members with skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an inflatable rescue boat (IRB) in rescue operations and as part of a water safety team.

Members who hold this award may patrol in the role of an IRB Driver. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

This award builds upon the SLSA Inflatable Rescue Boat Crewperson award and is the prerequisite for some SLSNSW support operation roles.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised PUASAR014 Operate and maintain small power craft and motor for rescue operations and PUAEQ001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment units of competency.

If you already have these units of competency, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum age of 17 years for assessment
  • Minimum age of 16 years to commence training
  • Proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion
  • Proficient in IRB Crewperson

The SMIRBD course does not require you to own a vehicle with towing capacity to participate in the course.

Course duration:

A minimum of 16 hours*. This is made up of 1-4+ hour sessions covering 6 topics that includes several different IRB driver techniques.

Note: This course also includes the completion of a pre-course workbook/ theory assessment to ensure that you meet the NSW marine licencing requirements during training. SLSNSW will issue you with a Powercraft License on successful completion of the SMIRBD course. This licence allows you to drive an IRB for Surf Life Saving activities only, and is an exemption agreement between SLSNSW and NSW Maritime.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach required competency levels plus prepare an IRB and drive it safely in a variety of surf conditions prior to assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available. Refer to the SLSNSW Participant Handbook and your SLSC Chief Training Officer for more information.

The SLSA Rescue Water Craft Operator (RWC Operator) award and its aligned units of competency provide members with skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage a rescue watercraft (RWC) in search and rescue operations and as part of a water safety team.

Members who hold this SLSNSW State and Branch delivered award may patrol and support operations in the role of an RWC Operator. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised PUAEQ001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment and PUASAR016 Operate and maintain a personal watercraft for rescue operations units of competency.

If you already have these units of competency, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

SLSNSW Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum age of 18 years for assessment
  • Minimum age of 17 years to commence training
  • Current SLS First Aid / HLTAID011 Provide first aid
  • Current SLSA Advanced Resuscitation Techniques / HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation
  • Current SLSA Bronze Medallion
  • Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
  • Hold the SLSA Silver Medallion Beach management AND SLSNSW Online Supplementary Learning for Patrol Captains awards OR hold the SLSA Silver Medallion Patrol Captain v2022 award.
  • Hold a current and valid NSW driver’s licence with towing capacity (minimum green Ps)

Note:

  • SLS RWC Operators in NSW are required to complete the SLSNSW Support Operations Member Application Form (Click here to complete the form).
  • After completing the RWC Operator Course, SLS members in NSW are required to go through a Probationary RWC Operator period as per the latest SLSNSW Support Operations Member Appointment Procedure.
  • You do not require to own a vehicle with a towing capacity to participate in this course.
  • Some SLS Branches in NSW may ask members also to be proficient in the SLSA Silver Medallion IRB Driver and SLSA IRB Crewperson awards.
Course duration:

A minimum of 15-20 hours*. This is made up of 1-4+ hour sessions covering 5 topics that include several different RWC operator techniques.

Note:

This course also includes completing a pre-course workbook/theory assessment to ensure that you meet the NSW marine licencing requirements during training. SLSNSW will issue you a Powercraft License on successfully completing the RWC Operator course. This licence allows you to drive an RWC for Surf Life Saving activities only and is an exemption agreement between SLSNSW and NSW Maritime.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach the required competency levels to prepare an RWC and drive it safely in a variety of surf conditions prior to assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available. Refer to the SLSNSW Participant Handbook and your SLSNSW Branch Director of Education for more information.

The Side-by-Side Vehicle Operator Induction award provides members with skills and knowledge to drive and operate a Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV) in SLS operations and as per the manufacturer’s guidelines for their club’s SSV.

Members who hold this award may drive the club SSV included in their induction during SLS operations. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through the sighting of your Australian driver’s licence.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members receive the SLSA SSV Operator Induction award for the club SSV included in their induction.

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 17 years
  • Hold a current full/open Australian driver’s licence that is not cancelled or suspended.

Note: Provisional driver’s licence holders should be aware of any towing restrictions and display their ‘P Plates’ at the front and areas or any SSV when driving the SSV.

Course duration:

Approximately an hour.

The SLSNSW UAV Pilot Operator Induction Program (UAV OPI) provides members with the knowledge and skills to operate 2 different types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Surf Life Saving use within NSW in the sub 2kg Commercial Excluded Category.

It also provides them with knowledge of shark identification, SLS-specific AVCRM workflow and SLSNSW Standard Operating Procedures related to UAVs.

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Proficient SLSA Radio Operators Certificate and Resuscitation awards (these awards are included within the SRC and BM)
Course duration:

A minimum of 16+ hours*. This is made up of online and offline sessions covering 9 different topics.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach required competency levels. Refer to your SLSNSW Branch Director of Education for more information.

Refer to the SLSNSW Become a UAV Pilot webpage for more information, to express your interest in becoming a UAV pilot and to find out about upcoming training in your area.

BEACH MANAGEMENT

Beach Management awards enable patrolling members to perform patrol team leadership and emergency management support roles, such as radio operator, vice patrol captain and patrol captain. It's a great pathway for members who want to stay dry on the beach while supporting their patrol team members.

The SLS Radio Operators Certificate and its aligned unit of competency provide the skills and knowledge required to operate communication systems and equipment effectively in their local lifesaving environment.

Members who hold this award may patrol in the role of a Radio Operator. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

This award includes the same knowledge and skills as the Radio Operations module of the SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion. It is also a prerequisite award for other SLS awards in addition to many SLSNSW Support Operations and SLS Surf Sports roles.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the nationally recognised PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment unit of competency.

If you already have this unit of competency, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 13 years
Course duration:

Approximately 3-4 Hours (Half a day)*.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach the required competency levels. Refer to your SLSNSW Branch Director of Education for more information.

The SLS Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (v2022) provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain.

Members who hold this award may patrol in the role of a Patrol Captain. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

This award builds upon the SLSA Bronze Medallion and a member’s patrol experience in addition to organisational knowledge obtained through the online SLS Safer Surf Clubs, Child Safety Awareness and SLS Operations app courses.

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 17 years
  • hold an SLSA Bronze Medallion or have held an SLSA Bronze Medallion and currently hold a patrolling award
  • have 2 years of patrolling experience
Course duration:

Approximately 2 days plus self-paced learning and the completion of an on-the-job component*.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach the required competency levels. Refer to your SLSNSW Branch Director of Education for more information.

Note:

A bridging course option is being developed to support current and experienced patrol captains. Refer to the SLSNSW Education and Training Projects webpage for more information.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training and education awards and qualifications enable patrolling members to professionally train or assess nationally recognised units of competency and Surf Life Saving awards, or the SLSA Junior Development Program in NSW.

The SLS Age Managers award provides members with the skill and knowledge required to effectively deliver the U6 to U12 Junior Awards to Nippers as per the session plans available within the Junior Development Resource Kit.

Proficiency in this award is renewed every year.
Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 15 years
Course duration:

Approximately 3-4* Hours (Half a day) plus at least two on-the-job training sessions.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach required competency levels. Refer to your SLSC Junior Activities Chair for more information.

The SLSNSW Training Officer Certificate (TOC) provides members with the skills and knowledge required to professionally train nationally recognised units of competency and SLS awards using SLSA and SLSNSW resources.

The TOC allows members to train other SLS members in the role of Training Officer for the award they are endorsed by SLSNSW to deliver.

Proficiency in this award is renewed each year by completing all items on the TAF Re-Endorsement Checklist, which helps trainers follow the SLSNSW Education SOPs.

Note: This training is step 2 of the Trainer Endorsement process.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members also qualify for the following nationally recognised units of competency:

  1. TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instructions
  2. BSBCMM411 Make presentations

If you already have these units of competency, please click the link below to update your SurfGuard/SLS Members Area award list.

SLSNSW Members Credit Transfer Request Form

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member
  • Minimum Age of 16 years
  • Proficient in the SLS Award you wish to train
  • Meet suitability requirements
  • Commitment to:
    • maintaining currency in the latest units of competency and/or qualification you wish to train
    • maintaining your proficiency in the SLS award, you wish to train
    • training at least one SLS award annually
    • participating in professional development activities for SLSNSW trainers.
Course duration:

A minimum of 6 weeks*. This comprises a new self-paced online learning module released each week for 4 weeks, 2 virtual training sessions and 2 practical assessment tasks.

*Additional training sessions may be required to reach the required competency levels before assessment. RPL and credit transfer options are available.

More information:

Refer to the SLSNSW Become a Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator webpage for more information.

Let your SLSNSW Branch Director of Education know you want to be notified when the next course intake occurs.

Nationally Recognised Training

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SLS Awards

As a volunteer lifesaver in Australia, you might be interested to know that all SLSA awards for patrol are nationally recognised by other SLS entities throughout Australia. This means that your award is transferable and recognised by other SLS clubs and branches, no matter where you go in Australia.

Moreover, SLSA’s membership of the international lifesaving federation means that some of our awards are also recognised internationally, such as the SLSA Bronze Medallion. This recognition is crucial because it enables SLS members in Australia to participate in international lifesaving exchange programs and potentially obtain work opportunities in other countries.

You can easily identify SLSA’s nationally and internationally recognised awards by the SLS logo featured on your SLS award. The logo is a symbol of excellence and helps demonstrate to employers and other organisations that you have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform your duties effectively. By holding an SLSA award, you have proven yourself to be a valuable and skilled volunteer lifesaver, both nationally and internationally.

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Units of Competency

At SLSNSW, we are a registered training organisation (RTO 90394) that is approved to deliver nationally recognised training, e.g., PUA20119 Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
What does this mean for our volunteer lifesavers like you? Well, it means that some of the courses you take with us can formally recognise the skills you have acquired and the time you have spent training through the issuance of units of competency (UoCs). These UoCs are nationally recognised and can be used across many industries in Australia, including health and public safety.

When you successfully complete a course with us, your statement of attainment will feature the national recognised training logo, which confirms that you have completed a nationally recognised course. This logo is important because it helps demonstrate to employers and other organisations that you have the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform your duties effectively.

Our RTO status is also essential for ensuring that all our members receive consistent, high-quality training and assessment across SLS clubs and branches in NSW. This is because our course resources and members who deliver them comply with the national RTO standards for Australia’s professional vocational education and training (VET) sector (Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015). By meeting these standards, we can provide you with the best possible training and support to help you perform your role as a volunteer lifesaver to the best of your ability.

FAQs

Various times throughout the year as per each SLS Clubs individual course calendar.

Some courses are generally held more frequently during the colder months of the year compared to others.

Some courses are held during evenings and weekends while others may be intensively delivered over consecutive days.

SLSNSW recommends surf sport competitors aim to complete a course that finishes at least two months prior to any competitive Surf Sports event they wish to participate in.

Speak with your SLSC regarding the cost of training for the award you are interested in completing.

Contact your SLSC Chief Training Officer or administrator to obtain a copy of the course enrolment form.

Not to worry, SLS courses are delivered all over Australia and are nationally recognised.

Speak with your SLSC Chief Training Officer or local SLSNSW Branch Director of Education to learn about the opportunities available to complete your training and/or assessment at another SLSC or within your local SLS Branch region.

No. There are many ways you can volunteer and become a member of a surf lifesaving club.

For example, you can still patrol with an emergency care or beach management pathway award.

Refer to the SLSNSW website for more information on volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with Surf Life Saving in the water, on the sand, and in the club.