Program Pathways
“Explore our participation pathway to discover the exciting opportunities available at Surf Life Saving”
This pathway will take you on a journey helping you discover: how to become involved in Surf Life Saving, how to join your local club, how to transition from one role to another, courses, qualifications and much more.
Nippers! Program
Our hugely popular summer program teaching 6–12 year olds surf education, lifesaving skills, fitness and of course having fun. Runs 9.30am to 11.45am*, with a break on New Years Day.
Surf Rescue Certificate
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 Water Safety Personnel.
Bronze Medallion Award
The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge in order to be able to participate in Surf Life Saving patrol operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.
Radio Operator Certificate
The Radio Operator Certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge to perform basic communication practices.
Resuscitation
The Resuscitation Award provides participants with the knowledge and skills to perform CPR during an emergency incident.
Basic Emergency Life Support
BELS provides participants with the skills and knowledge to deliver basic emergency life support and deal with injuries during an emergency incident
First Aid
First Aid provides participants with the skills and knowledge to manage emergency first aid situations until professional medical support is available.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
ART provides participants with the skills and knowledge to use oxygen, airway management devices, automated defibrillator and oxygen administration, during resuscitation
Inflatable Rescue Boat | Crew
The IRBC certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat in surf rescue operations.
Inflatable Rescue Boat | Driver
The IRBD certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive an Inflatable Rescue Boat in surf rescue operations.
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR)
SMAR provides participants with basic search and rescue knowledge, in order to be able to assist with search and rescue activities
Silver Medallion Beach Management
SMBM provides participants with the skills, knowledge and experience required to manage a lifesaving or lifeguarding team in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Side by Side Vehicle (SSV)
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively operate an SSV for lifesaving purposes
Training Officer Certificate (TOC)
Members who are qualified and endorsed to deliver training activities on behalf of LSV for accredited training and/or lifesaving awards
Assessors Certificate (ASC)
Members are able to obtain the Assessor competency to be able to oversee assessment activities on behalf of LSV for accredited training and/or lifesaving awards
SEAL’S Program
A specialised surf lifesaving program which is an integrated & structured pathway for the personal and professional development of Woolamai Beach SLSC members.
Rescue Water Craft Operator (RWC)
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively operate and manage a Rescue Water Craft in rescue operation
Lifesaving Victoria Communications Operator
Responsible for receiving and processing all emergency and non-emergency statewide radio and telephone communications
Remote Piloted Aircraft Service (RPAS)
Provides members with the ability to conduct RPAS deployments to a variety of exercises, response activities and/or events.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS)
Provides valuable support to lifesaving services, other state emergencies and search and rescue (SAR) operations across the state
Advanced Life Saving Camp | Gold Medallion
Advanced lifesaving camp is developing the next generation of high quality lifesavers, arming them with the skills, experience and knowledge to take to their clubs, careers and personal lives.
Australian Lifeguard Service
The Australian Lifeguard Service is the largest provider of professional lifeguards in Australia. It supplies lifeguards to local councils, national parks and resorts around the country using the organisation’s extensive resources.
Pain Management
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to be permitted to carry and administer methoxyflurane as a basic pain management technique