Bronze Medallion Course
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.
The next course is on Sat 26, Sun 27 June, Sat 3 & Sun 4 July 2021 @ Darwin SLSC Training Room & Casuarina Beach
Assessment is on Saturday 24 July
Pre-requisite swims can be done on Tues 15 & 22 June & Thurs 17 & 24 June
Email Sharon at education@darwinsurfclub.com.au to receive a course enrolment form or ask her any course related questions
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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.
SSkills Maintenance - Saturday 29th May 2021, 10-1pm @ Darwin Waterfront
Darwin SLSC recommends all active patrolling members still to renew their qualifications attend
Members will be required to demonstrate competency in the following:
CPR | Signals | Run Swim Run | Oxygen | Defibrillation | Board Rescues | Tube Rescues | Radios
Darwin SLSC Assessors with be working with Surf Life Saving NT
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Surf Rescue Certificate
The aim of the course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
This course is also the minimum water safety qualification for Junior Activity supervision.
The duration of the course is approximately 35-45 hours.
The next course is on Sat 26, Sun 27 June, Sat 3 & Sun 4 July 2021 @ Darwin SLSC Training Room & Casuarina Beach
Assessment is on Saturday 24 July
Pre-requisite swims can be done on Tues 15 & 22 June & Thurs 17 & 24 June
Email Sharon at education@darwinsurfclub.com.au to receive a course enrolment form or ask her any course related questions
Award
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive the SLSA Surf Rescue award.
Course Content
- Safety and well-being
- Surf awareness and skills
- First aid
- Resuscitation
- Rescue techniques
- Signals
Entry Requirements
Participants must:
- be a minimum of 13 years of age on the date of final assessment.
- have completed a minimum of 200m swim in five 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.
Assessment
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
