We are excited to invite you to join our upcoming Bronze Medallion course, designed to provide participants with essential surf awareness, aquatic rescue, and emergency care skills.
Upon successful completion, you will not only gain your Bronze Medallion (PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety Aquatic Rescue) and First Aid Certificate, but also be fully qualified to join one of our patrolling teams, contributing to the safety of our community on Dixon Park Beach.
This is an excellent chance to give back to the community, improve your lifesaving skills, and become a valued member of Dixon Park Surf Life Saving Club.
The Bronze Medallion course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for surf life-saving patrols, including rescue techniques, first aid, radio communications, and spinal management. Additionally, this course opens doors to various other Surf Life Saving (SLS) awards and pathways. You will gain practical, hands-on experience while developing teamwork and leadership skills.
-> Be a financial member of an SLS club
-> Be at least 15 years of age on the final assessment date (23 March 2025)
-> Complete an unaided swim of 400 m in 9 minutes or less, prior to training commencement.
-> Have an everyday standard of English language, literacy, and numeracy skills
Check out the Course Overview document for further details on the course structure & expectations.
-> $150 for participants aged 18+ (inclusive of DPSLSC Active (18+) Patrolling Member registration fee of $100 and a First Aid Certificate)
-> $110 for participants aged 15-18 years (inclusive of DPSLSC Active (15-18's) Patrolling Member registration fee and a First Aid Certificate)
-> Current Season Members such as Nipper Parents or Associate Members do not need to pay again, as your existing rego covers the fee.
This BM course is a mix of the standard Weekend Format (~10-12 weeks) & the Intensive Format (5 full days).
The Training Calendar (linked here) outlines the course dates. Please review to ensure you can attend the compulsory sessions, particularly 'BM Intensive Training Day', 'First Aid Course', 'Wet' & 'Dry' assessments, and all 'BM Training' sessions. Should you be unable to make any of these dates, please get in touch ASAP to discuss alternate arrangements.
The course will begin on 2 February 2025 with an induction session, some dry training & pool swim**, with training sessions will follow each week. Learning will be a mix of self-directed online learning, in-person theory, and practical (dry & wet sessions).
**Pool swim of 400m (8 laps) in 9 minutes or less – get swimming now as you cannot participate in any training until this is completed!
Note: if you hold a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) then you will not have to do the full course and must send me your certificate. Be aware, you will still be required to do Resuscitation unit of the First Aid (HLTAID009 - Provide CPR) as these are only current for 12 months.
Lastly, if a majority of candidates are not available for the aforementioned compulsory sessions, we have some capacity to shift these dates (with the exception of 'Wet Assessment') as to allow more candidates to participate. Again, please get in touch ASAP.
Complete the Microsoft Form with your basic info and once complete you will receive detailed joining instruction & course documents.
Located here: https://forms.office.com/r/j3RYMRRNx0
If you do not receive an automated response straight away, please email me.
Any questions get in touch!
Tom Newman
Director of Education
Dixon Park SLSC
education@dixonparkslsc.com.au