Maroubra SLSC encourages all members to continue their education and training throughout their membership. There are many awards available to help develop lifesaving skills, and many courses come with nationally recognised qualifications that can be used in the workplace outside of Surf Lifesaving.
To register interest in any of the Advanced awards please complete this form, and we’ll let you know when courses are coming up.
If you have any questions please email the Chief Training Officer at education@maroubraslsc.com.au
We are committed to providing an accessible, safe and healthy training environment. Please contact education@maroubraslsc.com.au if you have a disability and want to discuss reasonable adjustments.
The Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to participate in search and rescue operations.
Prerequisites include that you:
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Syllabus
The Gold Medallion equips participants with the advanced skills needed to perform a complex patient rescue and patient care. This award sets a benchmark for fitness and endurance, and meets the minimum requirements for work in the professional lifeguard industry.
Prerequisites include that you:
Gold Medallion Candidate Induction Booklet
This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation to an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council, upon successful completion participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the unit of competency HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Prerequisites include that you:
Resuscitation Certificate Syllabus
The Provide First Aid course (HLTAID011) provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support arrives. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training. This course runs over one full day or two evenings, and approximately 1 hour of online learning. This course is a prerequisite for completing the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate.
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This course will help you develop skills and knowledge in managing life-threatening external bleeding, the use of oxygen, airway management devices and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious victims. Upon successful completion participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the unit of competency HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy.
Prerequisites include:
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate Syllabus
This course will help you develop skills and knowledge to effectively operate communications systems and equipment in our local lifesaving environment. The award is designed for members who are either working towards obtaining their Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or members who wish to contribute to radio operations in their local clubs without completing the full qualification.
Prerequisites include that you:
Upon successful completion participants will be awarded the SLSA Radio Operators Certificate, and you will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the unit of competency PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment.
Radio Operator Certificate Course Overview
The Silver Medallion Patrol Captain award aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and a patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain. This is award is required for all new Patrol Captains.
Prerequisites include that you:
Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course Overview
This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations. Upon completion participants will receive an IRB Crew Certificate, and a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following unit of competency:
Prerequisites include that you:
The Silver Medallion IRB Driver provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations. Upon completion participants will receive a Silver Medallion IRB Driver award, and a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
Prerequisites include:
Silver Medallion IRB Driver Syllabus
This course will provide participants with advanced skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage a Rescue Water Craft (RWC) in lifesaving operations. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
Prerequisites include that you:
Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Operator syllabus
Detailed information can be found on the Sydney Branch Support Operations page here.
To become a Surf Life Saving endorsed Training Officer in any award you must complete the Training Officer Certificate (TOC). This award will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to professionally train SLS awards and nationally recognised units of competency using SLSA and SLSNSW resources, as well as follow the SLSNSW Member Training and Education Standard Operating Procedures.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
Prerequisites include that you:
Course duration is a minimum of 6 weeks and the course is run by SLSNSW. This comprises of a new self-paced online learning modules, 2 virtual training sessions and 2 practical assessment tasks.
Once you are a trainer, you can do further training to become an Assessor or Facilitator.
Detailed information can be found on the SLSNSW page here.
