Course Overview
 This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.
This is the core award to be a surf life saver at Coogee or anywhere else in Australia. You will learn surf skills, resuscitation techniques, basic first aid, rescue techniques and much more.  The course is typically run over a six or seven week period with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-11am and Sunday 11am-1pm.


SLS Bronze Medallion
Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) 

To qualify for the Course: 400m swim in the Ocean in 9 mins or under 

To achieve your Bronze Medallion the Assessment covers the following 

SLS Signals - Visual and Audio  
200m Run 200m Swim 200m Run - Sand Ocean Sand, in 8 mins or under
Tube Rescue - Conscious and Unconscious Patient  
Board Rescue - Conscious and Unconscious Patient
Provision of First Aid 
Radio Comms
Surf Awareness & Patrol Management 
Spinal rescue shallow and deep water and Carries
CPR 1-2 and 3 person, plus the use of a defibrillator
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 Course dates for 2021/2022
Current COVID restrictions mean we have not yet scheduled any           SLS Courses for Season 21/22
Please click here to register your interest

Spring Bronze 2021: Currently postponed due to current COVID regulations 
  • Course dates to be advised
  • Information Night: dates to be advised
  • Commences: dates to be advised
  • Theory Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday 7-9pm
  • Practical Sessions: Saturday 9-11am & Sunday 10-12pm
  • ​This course is for anyone who wishes to attain their Bronze Medallion & patrol Coogee Beach
  • Registration dates to be advised
Lightning Bronze 2022
  • Course dates to be advised
  • ​Information Night: dates to be advised
  • Commences: Beginning January 2022 for 10 days
  • ​This course is for 15-25 year olds who do not have a Surf Rescue Certificate award & wish to patrol at Coogee Beach
  • Attendance is every day 8am - 4pm
Transition Bronze 2022
  • Course dates to be advised
  • ​Information Night: Mid December 2021
  • Course dates: Mid January 2022
  • ​This course is for SRC members, who turn 15 by beginning January
  • Fitness & skills session will be held in the lead up to the course
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Summer Bronze 2022
  • Course dates to be advised
  • ​Information Night: Early January 2022
  • Commences: mid January 2022​
  • Theory Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday 7-9pm
  • Practical Sessions: Saturday 9-11am & Sunday 10-12pm
  • This course is for anyone who wishes to attain their Bronze Medallion & patrol Coogee Beach

Applying to Join a Course
Information nights are held prior to the commencement of the course, and applications for each course close shortly after the information night.  A completed application form must be submitted to the Club       via the link on the Bronze Course Date Summary: (Currently on Hold) .  
Successful applicants will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date for applications.

Further Information