Education and Awards

Upcoming Courses for club members - Please contact Trevor Upton if you are interested in any courses

• Bronze Course commencing on Wednesday 4th August 2010 at 5:30pm.
• A new Bronze Course will be starting on Thursday 3rd September at 5:30pm.
• Spinal Management proposed dates for courses Sunday 10th October and Sunday 24th October.

2010/2011 Proficiency Dates - 8:30am report for 9am start

• Sunday 3rd October 
• Sunday 17th October
• Sunday 31st October
• Sunday 14th November
• Sunday 28th November
• Last chance Sunday 19th December  

Surf Rescue Certificate

If you are at least 13 years of age you can obtain your Surf rescue Certificate.  This award will allow you to be a part of the patrols on Stockton Beach.  The "SRC" ceretificate is not only for members under 15, it is a great way to prepare for a Bronze Medallion if you are new to Surf Life saving or not a very strong swimmer.

Before commencing training you are required to complete a 200 metre swim in 5 minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres.  Training will involve surf awareness, basic first aid, basic resuscitation, surf skils, rescue techniques and patrols

Bronze Medallion

If you join the Stockton SLSC as a patrolling member you will need to have the Bronze Medallion award.  Every season we conduct Bronze courses that are open to active members.  If you are new to the club this is a great way to get to know people.

A Bronze Medallion is the minimum requirement for a surf lifesaver.  This award is open to all members over the age of 15 and involves training in surf awareness, survival, patrol and rescue procedures, emergency care as well as anatomy and Physcology.

A reasonable level of fitness is required as candidates will be involved in simulated ocean rescues using variuos types of rescue equipment.  Before commencing training you are required to complete a 400 metre swim in 9 minutes or less.  Qualified instructors will train you to the level of a proficient lifesaver.  All you need is the right attitude and commitment to training and anyone is capable of becoming a lifesaver.

Most courses have a duration of 8 weeks and involve 3 * 2 hour sessions a week (usually 1 theory and 2 practical).  On completion of training all candidates are required to attend a compulsory examination that will involve using all of the skills that you have learnt.

Further Awards

Once you have gained your Bronze Medallion you can further enhance your surf lifesaving skills by undertaking courses for the following awards:

• ARC - Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
• IRB Crew Certificate
• Senior First Aid
• Defibrillator Operator
• Radio Operators Certificate
• Training Officers Certificate
• Assessor Certificate
• Silver Medallion - IRB Driver
• Silver Medallion - Patrol Captain

Requalification Requirements

• Bronze Medallion - annually
• Surf Rescue Certificate - annually
• ARC - annually
• IRB Driver or Crew - annually
• Patrol Captain - every 3 years
• Assessor Certificate - attend annually in-service conference
• Gold Medallion - annually
• Defibrillator - will be rebuilt into ARC requalifications for all ARC holders
• Senior First Aid - every 3 years

Contact Trevor Upton for further information regarding award training on 0408167396 or email  tupton@energy.com.au