Training Courses

Upcoming Training Courses:

First Aid

Every patrol or sports event requires first aid officers who are able to administer basic assistance in the event of an emergency.

The First Aid course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available.

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Full day courses - 31st Jan, 27th Feb, 14th March

Half day course - 20th & 22nd April

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

The Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC) teaches the principles of airway management and oxygen aided resuscitation.

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Half day course - 12th & 14th January

Full day course - 7th February

Radio

Radio operators provide communication and coordination support to lifesaving services and external emergency services agencies.

Use communication systems and equipment in a lifesaving environment
Transmit and receive communications in a lifesaving environment
Maintain communications equipment in a lifesaving environment.

The Radio Operators Certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge to operate communications systems and equipment in surf lifesaving operations.

What qualifications or prerequisites do I need?

Qualifications - no specific qualifications
Prerequisites - no prerequisites
Other important requirements - SLSA Award entry requirements (other than age) UOC prerequisites If you believe you already possess some or all of the skills and knowledge of this award, or who have received one or more of the related units of competency, you may wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. You must be at least 13 years of age on the date of the final assessment.

Book here: 17th January

IRB Drivers Course – Starting 19th January

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of IRB Driving operations in order to be able to participate in lifesaving.

Course Prerequisites

Bronze Medallion
Minimum of 17 years of age on the date of assessment
IRBC Certificate
Marine license holder

The course consists of one night of theory (Tuesday 19th Jan) and 5 practical sessions (23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb) Assessment 21st Feb.

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IRB Crewman Course – Starting 9th February

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of IRB Crew operations in order to be able to participate in lifesaving.

Course Prerequisites