Courses & Training

The Observers Award is is an enrty level award available to member 13 years and up of any ability. It allows you to assist with beach patrols* even if you don’t have the confidence to go in the water.

The Observers Award provides you with the skills and knowledge to read the surf and recognise someone in difficulty.

This course has online learning component that can be completed in your own time, followed by a practical assessment of signals.

So if you have always wanted to get involved, why not give this award a go?

*This award is to be utilised with another award such as a First Aid Certificate, Advanced Resuscitation or Radio Operators.

Learn more about what is involved in gaining the Observers Award

Skills Maintenance Proficiency Requirements 2023/24

Each year ALL award holders must complete there Skills Maintenance prior to 31 December. This is a 2 step process for most, Online Theory and Face to Face

Online Theory – All Bronze Medallion and SRC holders must complete the online theory which can be found in your SLS Members Area portal. Please note – there are no online questions for Radio, Resus, ART or Observers Award.

Log into your SLS Members Area portal
Select ‘eLearning’ studying in QLD
Click ‘Log into eLearning’
Log in to The Hub with your Members Area account and Password
Click ‘Skills Maitenance’
Select ‘Training Library’
Select 2023 Skills Maintenance>View courses> Enrol
Click ‘My Training’ on the side tab
Scroll down to ‘Not Started or in Progress Courses’ and click ‘View’ on your Skills maintenance course

There are only a 6 questions for the Bronze proficiency, if you watch the short video and complete the scenarios beforehand it will help with the answers to the questions.

Face to Face – All Bronze Medallion, SRC, Observers, ART, IRBD, IRBC, Resus and Radio award holders must register and attend a face-to-face session. Dates for our Skills Maintenance days are

Sun 17 Sep 8am (QLD)
Sat 28 Oct 8am (QLD)
Sat 18 Nov 8am (QLD)
Sun 10 Dec 10.30 am (QLD)

* Please note – ALL start times are 8am sharp (Qld time) with the exception of the 10th December which is 10.40am sharp (Qld time). Please arrive early to register and be ready to commence at the start time There may be issues with the online system and daylight savings time zones, you may need to ignore the start time listed online.

* All members completing Skills Maintenance for Bronze, SRC & IRB awards must wear a noddy cap in the water (club cap or high vis cap – NOT a patrol cap)

* People doing IRB Skills Maintenance need to have shorts or wetsuit bottoms to wear in the boat.

You must register to attend one of the above sessions. To register

Log into your SLS Members Area portal
Select ‘eLearning’
Click ‘Log into eLearning’
Select ‘training event’
Click through until you find the date you wish to attend and click that event, then click ‘Enrol’
You will be given a list of awards you are eligible to renew. Please make sure all boxes are ticked for awards you hold then click ‘Enrol’

* Please note – any online theory questions will need to be completed before registering your attendance.

Becoming a Surf Lifesaver

– Bronze Medallion/ Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) – 15+ years

– Surf Rescue Certificate – 13+ years

Not Confident in the surf? That’s ok, you can still patrol as an award member

– Observers Award – 13+ years

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Training

Everyone is welcome to attend any training sessions whether experienced or just starting out for either fitness or competition, session times are available on our members page.

Nipper training times will be posted on our nipper’s facebook page.

To register or for further details please contact the office on 07 5536 8474 email [email protected] or submit the form below

Expression of interest If you are interested in attending any of our courses please submit the below form or email our chief training officer direct [email protected]

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Medallion
surf awareness, emergency care, basic first aid, CPR, radio operations, surf skills, rescue techniques, carries & support

Silver Medallion

Silver Medallion
(Patrol Captain & IRB Driver)
responsibilities & duties, managing your patrols & public, patrol methods & regulations

Gold Medallion

Gold Medallion
(Advanced Lifesaving)
complex patient rescue & support

Courses & Training

Click here for a copy of the Awards & Qualifications Chart

Register

First Aid Course

Register

Bronze Medallion/ Surf Rescue Certificate

Register

IRB Crew and Drivers Course

Register

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)

Register

SSV & Tractor Induction

Register

Silver Medallion – Patrol Captain (3 sessions)

**If no upcoming courses are listed, Fill out the EOI Here and we will contact you once a course is available**

Become a Surf Lifesaver without even getting wet!

Skills Maintenance Proficiency Requirements 2023/24

Becoming a Surf Lifesaver

Training

To register or for further details please contact the office on 07 5536 8474 email [email protected] or submit the form below