Intensive SRC to Bronze Medallion Course Occurring October School Holidays
In the upcoming October school holidays, Surf Life Saving SA is providing the opportunity for youth members who currently hold their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) to gain their Bronze Medallion / PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).
The intensive SRC to Bronze Medallion Course provides participants with skills and knowledge related to surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations, radio operations, resuscitation, emergency care, spinal management, communication, teamwork and Surf Life Saving patrol operations. In addition, members will obtain the HLTAID011 Provide First Aid qualification.
SLSSA will deliver the course over four days during the October school holidays, starting Monday, 29th September, until Thursday, 2nd October, just in time for the start of the 2025/2026 Patrol Season. The group will start their training off by gaining the Provide First Aid Certificate at Surf Central and then head to Glenelg SLSC for beach work.
Interested members are encouraged to review the course details below, ensure that they meet the prerequisites and apply before applications close. SLSSA Member Education team is expecting the course to reach full capacity following a high number of enquiries.
For more information and to complete an application form, please read below.
COURSE DETAILS
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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
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THEORY ASSESSMENTS
Provide First Aid via your aXcelerate Portal
SRC-BM Transition eLearning via your Members Area
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
PROVIDE FIRST AIDCPR 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
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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
Have completed the following prior to submitting their application:
Complete 400m pre-requisite swim in 9 minutes or less with club Bronze trainer, assessor or Endorsed Delegate (such as the Club’s Swim head coach)
Third Party report signed by a Club representative
Agree to complete the the required eLearning before the start of the course:
Provide First Aid and the SRC – BM Transition Course Theory & Assessment modules
If this is not completed, you will not be able to continue with the course
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Provide First Aid
Date: Monday 29th Sept
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 30th Sept and Wednesday 1st Oct
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: upstairs training room, Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Assessment
Date: Thursday 2nd Oct
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: downstairs, Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
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Applicants fee will be $49.
Taken at the point of enrolment
Costs include the Provide First Aid Certificate, which normally costs $170.
If you already hold a current Provide First Aid qualification, there is no discount
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Many opportunities open up once you have your Bronze Medallion. These include:
Gaining the Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) and using this to gain SACE points
Competition rights
Gaining additional awards and qualifications
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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 location. 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: Wednesday 10th September
Notification of selection: Selections will occur as applications are received
eLearning and all pre-requisites due: Monday 22nd September
APPLICATION PROCESS
SLSSA recognises 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 application form by the closing date.
Club endorsement is also required and is gained once the application form has been submitted
More Information
Any questions, please contact the Member Education Team via:
E: member.ed@surflifesavingsa.com.au | P: 08 8354 6900.
