Education @ Cott Surf
Surf Life Saving Australia describes the different pathways to become a Lifesaver, IRB crew, Patrol Captain etc.
Many courses are offered here at Cottesloe SLSC, ranging from entry level aquatic rescue courses, emergency care, powercraft and beach management.
The Education Calendar provides an overview of the season's educational offerings. You can copy events to your own calendar so you never miss a session.
If you are in interested in courses at Cottesloe, you can read more about them further down this page and then sign up for the course through the Course Enrollment Form.
If you have an award and need to undertake Skills Maintenance (proficiency), then you can sign up to a scheduled session through the Skills Maintenance Enrollment Form.
Bronze Course Information Documents:
List of Courses and Qualifications
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. This course is the minimum water safety qualification for Junior Activity supervision.
MINIMUM AGE
Be at least 13 years of age on the date of final assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Be a financial member of a SLS club.
PRE-REQUISITES
Have completed a 200 metre swim in five (5) minutes or less, unaided (goggles/mask permitted), in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, evidence of which must be provided to the Assessor on the timed swim form prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification.
SKILLS MAINTENANCE
For this award to remain current candidates must perform an annual proficiency check.
SYLLABUS
Bronze Medallion (BM) / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.
MINIMUM AGE
Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Be a financial member of a SLS club.
PRE-REQUISITES
Complete an unaided swim (goggles/masks permitted) of 400 metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, evidence of which must be provided to the Assessor on the appropriate form prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification .
SKILLS MAINTENANCE
For this award to remain current candidates must perform an annual proficiency check.
SYLLABUS
ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES Certificate
SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application of oxygen, airway management devices and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, as well as the administration of oxygen to conscious and unconscious victim.
MINIMUM AGE
Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Be a financial member of a SLS club.
PRE-REQUISITES
Nil.
SKILLS MAINTENANCE
For this certificate to remain current participants must perform an annual skills maintenance.
SYLLABUS
IRB Crew Certificate
SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.
MINIMUM AGE
Be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Be a financial member of a SLS club.
PRE-REQUISITES
Be currently proficient in Bronze Medallion
SKILLS MAINTENANCE
For this award to remain current candidates must perform an annual proficiency check, or as needed / requested.
SILVER MEDALLION IRB DRIVER
SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.
MINIMUM AGE
Be at least 16 years of age to commence training
Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Be a financial member of an SLS club.
Meet local state/NT marine licensing requirements where required .
PRE-REQUISITES
Hold and be currently proficient in IRB Crewperson Certificate.
SKILLS MAINTENANCE
For this award to remain current candidates must perform an annual proficiency check.
SYLLABUS
SILVER MEDALLION BEACH MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience required to manage a lifesaving or lifeguarding team in emergency and non-emergency situations. The course is aimed at people wishing to be patrol captains and senior lifeguards.
MINIMUM AGE
Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Be a financial member of an SLS club.
Hold the Bronze Medallion award.
PRE-REQUISITES
Be proficient in ONE of the following: Bronze Medallion; First Aid; Radio Operator; Advanced Resuscitation Techniques; Spinal Management. .
SKILLS MAINTENANCE
There are no proficiency requirements for this award.
SYLLABUS