Advanced Awards
There are a number of awards that Active Members can complete upon gaining their Surf Rescue Certificate and/or Bronze Medallion.
These include:
Contact our Advanced Awards Coordinator via email or register your interest here for Higher Awards 24/25.
You can find links to SLS Pathways to Participation and SLS NSW Education Pathways at the bottom of this page.
These include:
- First Aid
- Advanced Resuscitation
- IRB Crew
- IRB Driver
- Patrol Captain / Vice Captain
- Pain Management
- Aquatic Rescue
- SSV Operator
- Offshore Rescue Boat
- Jet Rescue Boat Crew
- Rescue Water Craft Operator
- Duty Officer
- Helicopter Crew
- Trainer, Assessor &/or Facilitator
Contact our Advanced Awards Coordinator via email or register your interest here for Higher Awards 24/25.
You can find links to SLS Pathways to Participation and SLS NSW Education Pathways at the bottom of this page.
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
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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. This is a nationally recognised award.
This course is typically delivered via a pre-course online workbook and one weekend day workshop. |
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
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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.
This course is typically run over a week with training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights, all day Saturday and Sunday morning. |
IRB Awards
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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. IRB Crew
This is typically a two week course with training sessions on Saturdays and Sundays from 6am, and one night per 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. The IRB Patrol Standard Operating Procedure can be found via the below link.
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