NQ lifesaving & training
Beach Safety is the core business of Surf Lifesaving. Our vision is zero preventable deaths in Queensland public waters. Volunteers are provided with nationally accredited training that provides the knowledge and skills to keep the beach-going public safe.
2026/27 SKILLS MAINTENANCE
Skills Maintenance for 2026/27 season is upon us.
To stay proficient completed their skills maintenance before 31st December 2026.
Reminder: Please complete the online theory components PRIOR to attending any practical session. This is accessed via the SLSQ Member Training Portal (link below).
See Skills Maintenance dates on Branch education calendar.
This season skills maintenance will still require being completed in SLSA eTrainU. Here is a support fact sheet
Download - Skills Maintenance Help fact sheet
UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS NQB
To view all Club & Branch courses, visit the 'Member Training Portal'.
Regional Lifesaving Building Capability Workshop
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Award [19-20/09]
SLSQ SMAR - Commences Sat 19th Sept @Mission Beach [Enrol by 01/09]
For further information Lifesaving Regional Capability Building Program
Observer / Radio Course
Port Douglas Observer & Radio - Commences Sat 15th Aug @Port Douglas SLSC [Enrol by 10/08]
NQ Branch Observer & Radio - Commences Sat 15th Aug @Ellis Beach [enrol by 10/08]
Bronze / SRC Course
Mission Beach Bronze - Commences Sun 26th Jul @Mission Beach SLSC [Enrol by 26/07]
Port Douglas Bronze - Commences Sat 15th Aug @Port Douglas SLSC [Enrol by 10/08]
NQ Branch Bronze - Commences Sat 15th Aug Bronze @Ellis Beach [enrol by 10/08]
Mission Beach SRC - Commences Sun 26th Jul @Mission Beach SLSC [Enrol by 26/07]
Port Douglas SRC - Commences Sat 15th Aug @Port Douglas SLSC [Enrol by 10/08]
NQ Branch SRC - Commences Sat 15th Aug Bronze @Ellis Beach [enrol by 10/08]
IRB Crew (3 day)
NQ Branch IRB Crew - Commences Fri 29th Aug @Etty Bay [Enrol 17/08]
NQ Branch IRB Crew - Commences Fri 16th Oct @Ellis Beach [Enrol 05/10]
IRB Drivers Course (5 day)
(Note must have RMDL licence by time of enrolment)
RWC Driver (Jetski) Course (5 day)
NQB RWC Driver - Commences Fri 16th Oct @Port Douglas [Enrol 14/09]
(Note must have PWC licence at time of enrolment)
Emergency Care Training
NQB CPR - Commences Thur 13th Aug @Mission Beach [Enrol 03/08]
NQB First Aid - Commences Thur 13th Aug @Mission Beach [Enrol 03/08]
NQB First Aid - Commences Tue 18th Aug @NQ Regional Office [Enrol 10/08]
NQB First Aid - Commences Sun 6th Sept @NQ Regional Office [Enrol 27/08]
NQB First Aid - Commences Sat 17th Oct @NQ Regional Office [Enrol 05/10]
NQB FA-ART - Commences Sun 6th Sept @NQ Regional Office [Enrol 27/08]
NQB FA-ART - Commences Sat 17th Oct @NQ Regional Office [Enrol 05/10]
Drones/RPAS - (TBC)
See club CTO or Admin for EOI and reserve a course for the club [EOI required 1 month prior to course].
Online Fly Freely orientation Wednesday (TEAMs 1 week prior to practical day)
Practical day 9:00 - 16:30 [location TBC].
Assistance Enrolling
Need assistance enrolling in a course, use the fact sheet attached
[Download - Enrol in a Course Fact Sheet]
or contact support
NQ Branch Calendar 2026
Can't find the course you want?
Complete the Expression of Interest form by clicking on the link
https://form.jotform.com/northqueensland/SLSQ_NQB_COURSE_EOI
or
use the QR code below.
Visit the SLSQ Member Training Portal to access all Education and Training related items