ADVANCED LIFESAVING
silver medallion
This course can only be delivered and/or coordinated at a Branch level. Branches are to coordinate their course requests through their respective SLSQ Regional Education staff member.
COURSE SUMMARY
This course is intended to prepare members for an entry-level beach management role within a lifesaving service. The course is aimed at first-time patrol captains and senior lifeguards.
PREREQUISITES
To commence training for the Silver Medallion Patrol Captains (SMPC) course you must meet the following course prerequisites:
- be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
- hold the Bronze Medallion award AND the Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- minimum two years patrolling experience
- be proficient in ONE of the following:
- Bronze Medallion
- First Aid
- Radio Operator
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Note: If Bronze is not proficient, must hold proficient Observers Award
gold medallion
This course can only be delivered and/or coordinated at a Branch level. CTO’s may request a course by contacting the Member Education coordinator.
COURSE SUMMARY
The aim of this course is to provide participants with advanced skills and knowledge to manage emergency situations in autonomous situations.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
This award is currently not aligned to any nationally recognised units of competency.
PREREQUISITES
To participate in assessment for the Gold Medallion award you must meet the following course prerequisites:
- Participants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on the date of final assessment.
- Participants must meet the following SLSA requirements:
- Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate
- Hold a current Silver Medallion Beach Management
- Complete an 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool no less than 25 metres