AWARDS & TRAINING

Waratah Beach SLSC offers a range of training courses and qualifications. Attendees must be current members unless otherwise specified.

Many courses have prerequisites and some provide nationally recognised units.

AQUATIC RECUE:

  • Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
  • Bronze Medallion (BM)
  • Radio Operator Certificate (ROC)
  • Silver Medallion Beach Management (SMBM)
  • Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR)
  • Gold Medallion (GM)

POWERCRAFT:

  • Side-By-Side Vehicle Operator Certificate (SSV)
  • Inflatable Rescue Boat Crew (IRBC)
  • Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver (IRBD)

FIRST AID & EMERGENCY CARE:

  • Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Basic Emergency Life Support (BELS)
  • First Aid (FA)
  • Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)

STATEWIDE SERVICES:

  • Training Officer Certificate (TOC)
  • Assessor Certificate (ASC)
  • Pain Management (PAIN)
  • Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate (RWC)

SKILLS MAINTENANCE (REQUALS)

To remain eligible to patrol and compete, members must requalify annually. Awards expire on 31 December each year. A four-year grace period applies; beyond that, awards must be retaken in full.

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