SRC to Bronze Medallion Intensive September School Holidays 2026

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Written By Alicia Lintern

State SRC to Bronze Medallion School Holiday Intensive

Surf Life Saving SA is offering proficient SRC members the opportunity to complete their Bronze Medallion / PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) through an intensive school holiday program.

The four-day course also includes HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. Participants will complete First Aid at Surf Central on Day 1, followed by Bronze Medallion training and assessment at Henley SLSC or Port Noarlunga SLSC.

Places are limited and, due to high demand, the course is expected to reach capacity. Members are encouraged to review the eligibility and prerequisite requirements below and submit their application before applications close.

For full course details and to apply, please read the information below.

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COURSE DETAILS

  • Provide First Aid

    • Date: Monday 28 September

    • Time: 9am - 3pm

    • Location: SLSSA, 2 Barcoo Road, West Beach

    Please note: Due to the introduction of Lifesaving CPR to Surf Life Saving,if you already hold a current Provide First Aid Qualification, you are still required to attend so that you are trained in this new updated technique.

    If your Provide First Aid Certificate is valid but your CPR unit of competency is out of date, you will receive this Certificate.

    Bronze Training Sessions

    • Date: Tuesday 29 - Wednesday 30 September

    • Time: 9am - 3pm

    • Location:

      Course 1: Henley SLSC

      Course 2: Port Noarlunga SLSC

    Assessment

    • Date: Thursday 1 October

    • Time: 9am - 1pm

    • Location:
      Course 1: Henley SLSC

      Course 2: Port Noarlunga SLSC

  • Candidates must meet ALL the following pre-requisites:

    • Have completed their SRC less than 3 years prior to commencing this training

    • Are currently proficient in SRC (SurfGuard reflective)

    • Have completed a minimum of 10 patrolling hours as a qualified SRC award holder (Surfguard reflective)

    • Will be 15 years on the date of final assessment

    • Be available for the full 4 day course.

    • Agree to complete the following pre-course requirements before Friday 9th January:

      • 400m Pre-requisite swim in 9 minutes or less, in a pool no less than 25m. Timed by a Club Bronze Trainer, Assessor or Club BM Endorsed Delegate.

      • eLearning: Provide First Aid

      • eLearning: SRC – BM Transition Course Theory & Assessment modules

      • Complete Third Party Report

    If this is not completed, you will not be able to continue with the course

  • FREE
    This course is offered at no cost to members thanks to the Members First Aid Thank You Campaign.

  • At the end of the four days, participants will gain the following awards and qualifications:

    • Bronze Medallion

    • First Aid

    • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    • HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

    • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

    • PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

    You will learn about:

    • Safety and well being

    • Surf awareness and skills

    • The human body

    • Resuscitation, including Lifesaving CPR

    • Defibrillation and basic oxygen

    • First aid

    • Radio operations

    • Communications

    • Rescue techniques

    • Carries and supports

    • Patrols

  • ONLINE THEORY ASSESSMENTS

    • Provide First Aid

    • SRC-BM Transition eLearning

    PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
    PROVIDE FIRST AID

    • CPR on adult & infant

    • Apply AED

    • Anaphylaxis (using adrenaline auto-injector training device)           

    • Bleeding control         

    • Choking and airway obstruction           

    • Envenomation            

    • Fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains

    • Respiratory distress

    • Shock                            

    • Safe work practices

    BRONZE MEDALLION

    • Resuscitation

    • Run Swim Run

    • Emergency Care Procedures

    • Emergency Care Procedures

    • Spinal Management aquatic roll-overs

    • Spinal Management Scenario

    • Third Party Report

  • Many opportunities open up once you have your Bronze Medallion. These include:

  • Our members safety is our highest priority. We are guided by expert advice from the State Government, including SA Health, with our Trainers conducting daily risk assessments at program locations. The SA Government current advice is that beaches remain safe and open.

    Our commitment to you is that we will only proceed with activities if it is safe to do so.

    If a program must be cancelled due to safety concerns, families will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to a future course.

    If you choose to cancel, please refer to our 2025 Participant Handbook and Refund Policy which is available on our website.  

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KEY DATES

  • Applications close: Sunday 13 September

  • Notification of selection: Selections will occur as applications are received

  • eLearning and all pre-requisites due: Monday 21 September

APPLICATION PROCESS

SLSSA recognise this is a highly desirable course and with the limited number of places available, there is no guarantee that all members who apply, will be able to participate.

  • Those interested MUST submit an Expression of Interest form by the closing date.

  • Club endorsement is also required and is gained once Expression of Interest form has been submitted

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More Information

Any questions, please contact the Member Education Team via:

E: member.ed@surflifesavingsa.com.au | P: 08 8354 6900

Alicia Lintern
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