Course Content

1. Safety and wellbeing
2. Surf awareness and skills
3. The human body
4. Resuscitation
5. Defibrillation and basic oxygen
6. First aid
7. Radio operations
8. Communications
9. Rescue techniques
10. Carries and supports
11. 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.

Any questions please email Sam Edwards, SLSNT Education & training Manager at sam.edwards@lifesavingnt.com.au