Advanced Awards 

Advanced Awards are for those active Members who have completed Bronze or Surf Rescue Certificate.                                                         Course dates will be advertised in the Coogee SLSC True Blue Newsletter - Published each Friday
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Expressions of Interest in Advanced Awards by contacting our Assistant Chief Instructor 
 awards@coogeeslsc.com.au


For all current SLS Awards and Qualifications Chart v 2021 please click on this link slsnsw_awards_and_qualifications_chart_v2021.pdf

Please see the extended Development Pathways and Awards and Qualifications documents for course details and prerequisites
www.surflifesaving.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Education-Pathways-booklet-2012.pdf 

Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to help you to gain the knowledge and skills to deliver emergency care and deal with injuries at an incident scene.

You will also develop knowledge and skills to enable you to demonstrate competence in the                nationally recognised Award
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This course is typically delivered via a pre-course online workbook and one weekend day workshop.

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Course Overview
The aim of the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques course is to develop your skills and knowledge to use oxygen, airway management devices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious breathing casualties.

You will also develop knowledge and skills to enable you to demonstrate competence in the                nationally recognised Award
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This course is typically run over a week with training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights,                            all day Saturday and Sunday morning.
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Further Information
To express interest in these courses, or for further information,  please contact Alex, our Assistant Chief Instructor Special Awards awards@coogeeslsc.com.au

IRB Awards 
Course Overview
Want fast access in the water? Learn to crew and drive the Inflatable Rescue Boats through the surf and carry out some quick rescues.

For more information or to register for an IRB Course please contact our IRB Education team: irbeducation@coogeeslsc.com.au

IRB Crew
This is typically a two week course with training sessions on Saturdays and Sundays from 6am and 1 weeknight a week
IRB Driver
This advanced course is one of the most demanding in Surf Life Saving. You will be taught how to negotiate a high profile rescue craft through the surf to complete advanced rescues.

This is a 3-4 month course with training sessions on Saturday from 6.00am, and one night a week. 
Coogee SLSC IRB Patrol SOP
The IRB Patrol Standard Operating Procedure can be found via the below link.
Further Information
For Course dates please contact the Club CTO education@coogeeslsc.com.au

Silver Awards
There are many other awards you can achieve in Surf Life Saving. These include:
  • Silver Medallion Beach Management
  • ​Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 
  • Gold Medallion
  • Training Officer/Assessor