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Lifesaving Awards

Surf Life Saving NSW offers members a range of lifesaving awards. Some are required to perform certain roles within a club, and others are aimed at providing further development opportunities for our volunteers.

Aquatic Rescue & Public Safety Awards

Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)

Covers the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in basic lifesaving operations. This course is also the minimum water safety qualification for Junior Activity supervision.

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Course Syllabus - Surf Rescue Certificate SRC

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Radio Operator

Covers the skills and knowledge to perform basic communication practices.

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Course Syllabus (Radio)

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Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Covers the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
 

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Course Syllabus (Bronze Medallion)

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Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management

Covers the skills, knowledge and experience to manage a beach in emergency and non-emergency situations.

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Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Syllabus

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Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue

Covers the skills and knowledge to participate in search and rescue operations.

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Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Syllabus

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Gold Medallion

Covers advanced skills and knowledge to manage emergency situations in autonomous situations.

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Course Syllabus (Gold Medallion)

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Powercraft Awards

Side by Side Vehicle (SSV) Operator Induction

SSV 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 SSV induction and you fulfill the requirements please contact your club’s Chief Training Officer. The SLSNSW SSV Operator Induction Form is available to download here.

 

Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crewperson

Covers with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an IRB in surf rescue operations.

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Course Syllabus (IRB Crew)

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Silver Medallion Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Driver

Covers the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an IRB in surf rescue operations.

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Course Syllabus (IRB Driver)

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Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Operator

Covers the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage a Rescue Water Craft (RWC) in lifesaving operations.

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Course Syllabus (RWC)

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First Aid Awards

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Develops skills and knowledge to use oxygen, airway management devices, and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious breathing causalities.

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Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate Syllabus

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First Aid (AID)

Develops skills and knowledge to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available. This course is recognised by WorkCover NSW.

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Course Syllabus (First Aid)

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Pain Management

Covers the skills and knowledge required to carry and administer Methoxyflurane.

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Pain Management Course Syllabus

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Spinal Management

Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage injured casualties with suspected spinal injuries in an aquatic environment and in emergency situations.

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Spinal Management Course Syllabus

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