Skills Maintenance 2025
*These will be the only Skills Maintenance Sessions held so book them into your diary and get qualified and ready for the season.*
https://www.lifesavingnt.com.au/calendar/
- 25 May 2025, Darwin Waterfront, 10am - 1pm
- 22 June 2025, Darwin Surf Club, 7.30am (please arrive 7.15)
BBronze Medallion and SRC Course 2025 - (*see below for information on new Observational Life Saver Training)
The aim of the Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
SLSNT will be running a course starting on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
You must enrol in both of the below:
Enrolment Link to First Aid: https://surflifesavingsacourses.com/nt-course-details/?course_id=102372&course_type=w
Enrolment Link to the Bronze Course: https://surflifesavingsacourses.com/nt-course-details/?course_id=105386&course_type=w
What to bring:
- Water Bottle
- Make sure you have a rashie
- Sunscreen
Before you come:
Access your Portal and you will find the Bronze Course Materials. You will need to commence these and complete the online assessments prior to 21 May 2025.
Be on time for training sessions. Please don't wander in late - our trainers have a life just like you and we want to make sure we finish on time so this means we must start on time.
Session 1: Wednesday 21 May, 5.30 - 7.30pm; Provide First Aid at SLSNT Surf House
Session 2: Thursday 22 May, 5.00 - 7.30pm; Provide First Aid at SLSNT Surf House
*members who already hold a current Provide First Aid and CPR will not need to attend First Aid sessions and can receive a credit if they provide a copy of their current qualification.
Session 3: Saturday 24 May, 10am - 3pm;Bronze Medallion at Lake Alexander
Session 4: Sunday 25 May, 10am - 1pm; Skills Maintenance at Darwin Waterfront
Session 5: Sunday 25 May, 2 - 5pm; Bronze Medallion Assessment at Lake Alexander
In addition to the above sessions, you will need to complete:
400m swim in 9mins prior to commencing session 1, this needs to be recorded by the Club's nominated Trainers.
Information will be provided for assessment of 400m swim Monday 19 May, 5 - 6pm at venue to be confirmed If you do not complete the swim proficiency will be unable to complete the Bronze Course.
To Register please CLICK HERE and to book your swim please email sam.edwards@lifesavingnt.com.au
Course Content
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Safety and wellbeing
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Surf awareness and skills
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The human body
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Resuscitation
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Defibrillation and basic oxygen
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First aid
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Radio operations
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Communications
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Rescue techniques
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Carries and supports
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Patrols
Entry Requirements
Participants must:
- be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
- have completed a minimum of 400m swim in nine minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres or over a measured open water course before any training starts in the surf and/or deep water.
After successfully completing the training, participants will obtain a nationally recognised Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) PUA21004 and the SLSA Bronze Medallion.
This qualification comprises of the following 8 units of competency:
- PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace
- PUAEME001B Provide emergency care
- PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
- PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment
- PUASAR009B Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
- PUASAR012B Apply surf awareness and self rescue skills
- PUATEA001B Work in a team
- PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation
The Bronze medallion course - theory component can now be completed online. Course participants must be a current member of a SLSC club and have an SLSA Members Area account. Go to the eLearning tab at the top of the page and follow the instructions to enrol.
Participants must also practice and time their swim, it needs to be 400 meters in 9 minutes before further training can commence due to insurance and risk.
Observational Life Saver - Are you sharp-eyed but prefer to keep your feet dry?
We need your skills in First Aid & Observation on the beach
With your Bronze Observer Award, you can become a patrolling volunteer member with just a First Aid Certificate
Join Darwin Surf Life Saving Club and start your journey
