Bronze Medallion
The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to participate in Surf Life Saving patrol operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
The SRC course provides participants with skills and knowledge of surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations and resuscitation in order to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water Safety Personnel.
Nipper Rescue Certificate (NRC)
The Nipper Rescue Certificate is a water safety and rescue award that enables parent members to assist with SLS Nipper Activities.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
The Advanced Resuscitation Techniques course equips members with the skills and knowledge to manage life-threatening external bleeding, use oxygen, airway management devices and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious victims.
Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (SMPC)
This course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and a patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain.
Gold Medallion
The aim of this award is to provide lifesavers with a benchmark of fitness and endurance that meets the minimum requirements for work in the professional lifeguard industry.
IRB Driver
The Silver Medallion IRB Driver provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.
Drone Operator
This program equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently patrol as a SLSWA Drone Operator.
Training Officer
Club training officers inspire and educate other surf lifesavers by conducting entry-level and up-skilling training courses and SLSA awards.
