Umina SLSC Bronze Medallion Course
The Bronze Medallion course is a skills-based award for ages 15 and up.
Our courses provide you with the skills and knowledge of patrolling and surf awareness to become a surf lifesaver. You will earn a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate II in Public Safety – Aquatic Rescue).
Skills learned
- Surf skills and negotiating waves
- Beach awareness — identifying rips and currents
- First aid
- Resuscitation (CPR) and using oxygen and the defibrillator
- Stabilisation of spinal injuries
- Rescue techniques, patient carries and preventions
- Signals and radio communication
- Patrol operations
- Working in a team
- Fitness — running, swimming and paddling in the surf
Prerequisites
- All candidates must have a reasonable level of fitness and must meet the following requirements:
- Be a minimum of 15 years old on the assessment date
- Swim 400m in less than 9 minutes in a pool – 2 pool sessions are held at the PLC before the First Theory Day (Thursday at 6:45pm) if you are unable to make one of these times please let the Director of Education know so alternative arrangements can be made.
- Completion of online eLearning modules prior to course start date. Login details will be sent out once you have completed signing up. The online component takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
Costs
- New members: $190
- Existing General/Parent Member: $140
Sign Up Process
✅ Register below (Air Table-EOI for course only)
✅ Choose your course and swim date
✅ Submit
✅ Become a member with Umina SLSC- Join Here (New Individual membership-$190)
✅OR Login to Members Portal Account (EXISTING General/Parent Membership-$140)
✅ Pay your membership
✅ Once payment has been confirmed, you will then receive an email with course information to start your online training and training plan details.
Upcoming Course Dates
Bronze Course 1
- Start Date: Tuesday 15th October 6:00pm (in the club house training room)
- First Aid Date: Saturday 26th October (9am – 3pm)
- Finish Date: Sunday, 1st December
- Graduation: Sunday 1st Dec 5pm @ Sunday Sips on the Deck
- Theory Days: Tuesday Evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Practical Days: Sundays Morning 7am – 9am
Bronze Course 2
- Start Date: Tuesday 4th Feb 6:00pm (in the club house training room)
- First Aid Date: 1st March (9am-3pm)
- Finish Date: Sunday, 30th March
- Graduation: Sunday, 30th March 5pm @ Sunday Sips on the Deck
- Theory Days: Tuesday Evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Practical Days: Sundays Morning 7am – 9am