New and returning members to our Club can undertake a range of courses to obtain the skills necessary to be involved in patrols on our beach. From an Observers Award to First Aid, a Surf Rescue Certificate or a full Bronze Medallion certification, there is a course for you. You must become a member of our club to be able to access our courses.
Skills Maintenance
For returning Bronze and SRC award holders, our Skills Maintenance courses (formerly known as Proficiency) ensure you keep your skills up to date annually to make sure we always provide a safe environment for our beachgoers.
It is mandatory to complete a Skills Maintenance course each season.
Click the link below to find dates and details of a session that suits you.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
All SLS members are required to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be able to complete courses. To create a USI visit www.usi.gov.au:
- Have one piece of identification in front of you (Birth Certificate, Licence, Medicare Card or Passport).
- Follow the directions to ‘Create a USI‘.
- Send your USI number to administrator@palmbeachsurfclub.com.au for our records (this can be done from within the USI website)
Awards available and course dates
Below are all the awards and certificates available to new and current members. The club covers the costs of these courses for our members. Please note there are some additional prerequisites for certain courses. These details are released prior to course sign-up before RSVPing.
Register interest in any of our courses by completing the jotform below.
| Course | Details | Date(s) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze medallion | Bronze Medallion courses at our club are usually run over 6 weeks: Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm and Saturday mornings from 7-10am. | DATES TO BE ADVISED Six week course held Wednesdays 6-9pm and Saturday mornings. Also includes an additional day for a full First Aid course. • • • | Participants must be a minimum of 15 years of age at the start of the course and be able to complete a 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes. Participants will be taught the skills necessary to be a patrolling lifesaver. |
| Surf Rescue Certificate | The Surf Rescue Certificate provides participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water Safety Personnel. (SRC – CPR Endorsed, for 13 years old and above) | DATES TO BE ADVISED • • | Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age. |
| Surf Rescue Certificate Intensive Course | An intensive course for Nippers 13-15 years who can demonstrate they are already proficient at board skills and ocean swimming. Fri evening, all day Saturday and Sunday | DATES TO BE ADVISED • • | Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age. |
| Officials course | All Clubs need to provide Officials at all carnivals across Nippers, Seniors and Masters. Our Club needs members to qualify to assist with our growing competition numbers. If you don’t have an active role at the club, this award is a great way to have fun and get involved! | All courses held at Point Danger Branch. – 27 August 2022 @ 8am – 28 September 2022 @ 6pm – 12 October 2022 @ 6pm – 09 November 2022 @ 6pm – 19 November 2022 @ 8am – 10 December 2022 @ 8am | Must be a current member. |
| First Aid | First Aid courses are held at different clubs and members can attend any club. RSVP details will be shared when available for each course. | All courses commence at 8am • 13 August 2022 @ Talle • 14 August 2022 @ North Kirra • 10 September 2022 @ Currumbin • 06 November 2022 @ Palm Beach • 07 January 2023 @ Bilinga • 19 March 2023 @ Tugun • 13 May 2023 @ Bilinga | Members must hold a minimum of Observers Award, or be in the process of completing SRC or Bronze Medallion. |
| Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART) | ART courses are held at different clubs and members can attend any club. | All courses commence at 8am • 15 October 2022 @ TH&C • 11 December 2022 @ PDB • 11 February 2023 @ PDB • 16 April 2023 @ PDB • 17 June 2023 @ PDB | Must hold a Bronze Medallion and First Aid HLTAID001. |
| Marine License | Please note: This is the only course the Club does not cover. Courses are often held at PDB. You are required to have a Marine License prior to undertaking your IRB Drivers course. Point Danger Branch can facilitate this instead of going through a private operator. | • 27 August 2022 – course details RSVP by 12 August • 24 September 2022 • 15 October 2022 Courses subject to minimum numbers registering | Must hold a car licence and Bronze Medallion. |
| IRB Crew Member & IRB Driver | Our club partners with Tallebudgera SLSC to deliver IRB courses. Each Patrol Group must have at least one of each on each patrol, and IRB crews are often required at Nipper carnivals. These are crucial skills for our lifesavers to obtain. | DATES TO BE ADVISED • | Members must have a Bronze Medallion. IRB crew award is a prerequisite to obtain IRB Driver. Members must have a Marine Boat Licence before commencing IRB Driver course. |
| IRB Buoy and Can laying | Course teaches how to lay and pick up ‘cans’ at the beginning and end of carnivals and understand the effect surf and current has on the cans. It is a very good course for those members who are helping with water safety. | DATES TO BE ADVISED • | Open to all IRB drivers and Crewies. |
| Beach Management (Silver Medallion) Patrol Captain’s Course | This new course allows you to become a Patrol Captain. Courses are held at the Point Danger Branch office in Currumbin. | Now a 2-day course • 01 & 08 December (6pm-9pm) AND 11 December (8.30pm-4pm) | Must hold a Bronze Medallion. |
| Observers course | An Observers course is a great course for parents who volunteer their time to become a Nipper Age Group Manager, but also for members who may want to patrol as a first aid officer but do not wish to enter the surf. | DATES TO BE ADVISED | |
| Radio Operators Certificate | Related to patrol | DATES TO BE ADVISED | Must hold a Bronze Medallion. |
| SSV Operator Induction | Related to patrol | DATES TO BE ADVISED | Must hold a Bronze Medallion. |
| QLD Tractor Induction | Related to patrol | DATES TO BE ADVISED | Must hold a Bronze Medallion. |
| QLD 4WD Induction | Related to patrol | DATES TO BE ADVISED | Must hold a Bronze Medallion. |
For more information on any of our courses, contact our Club Administrator.