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, or to help out at Nippers or during carnivals. From an Observers Award to First Aid, Officials course, 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.
Quick links can be found below for the following courses:
- Skills Maintenance (proficiency): For returning Bronze and SRC award holders, more details about your mandatory annual Skills Maintenance courses can be found below.
- Officials courses: For Nipper parents (or any members) interested in undertaking an Officials course.
- Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate: For members wishing to undertake a course to help patrol our beaches or provide water safety for Nippers.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Note, all members are required to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be able to complete a course. 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 majority of 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.
Register interest in any of our courses by completing the jotform at the bottom of the table below.
Members may wish to view the SLSQ Awards & Qualifications chart for a quick reference on what awards they may be eligible for: SLSQ Awards & Qualifications chart
Course | Details | Date(s) | Prerequisites |
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Bronze Medallion | Bronze Medallion courses at our club are usually run over 6 weeks. Participants will be taught the skills necessary to become a patrolling lifesaver and/or undertake water safety at nippers and training. | Six week course, held Saturdays. Also includes a full First Aid course. Course 1: 12 Aug -16 Sep 2023 Course 2: 28 Oct – 2 Dec 2023 | Participants must be a minimum of 15 years of age by assessment date and be able to complete a 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes. – Steps to enrol – Checklist |
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) | 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. | The SRC can be run in conjunction with a Bronze Medallion course. Course 1: 12 Aug – 16 Sep 2023 Course 2: 28 Oct – 2 Dec 2023 | Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age by assessment date. Swim requirement is 200m in 5 minutes. – Steps to enrol – Checklist |
Surf Rescue Certificate Intensive Course | An intensive course for Nippers 13-15 years, or adults who can demonstrate they are already proficient at board skills and ocean swimming. All day Saturday and Sunday | • SRC Camp: 14-15 October 2023 (Sat and Sun) | Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age for SRC and minimum 15 years of age by assessment date for Bronze. Participants must possess strong board and ocean swimming skills. |
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. | Single day courses: – 17 Mar 2024 – 11 May 2024 Details to be advised. | 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. | Single day courses: – 10 Feb 24 – 14 Apr 24 – 16 Jun 24 Details in link or to be advised. | Must hold a Bronze Medallion and First Aid HLTAID011. |
Tractor & SSV Induction | Get qualified to drive our Tractor and/or SSV | Dates TBC Sessions to be run on demand throughout the season. | Tractor: min 20 years old, full licence, proficient award holder SSV: min 17 years old, P or Open licence, proficient award holder. |
Marine Licence | Please note: This is the only course the Club does not cover. Courses are often held at Point Danger Branch. 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. | • Dates TBC 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. | Starting Sat 3 Feb over two weekends, finishing Sun 11 Feb 2024 Course details | Members must have a Bronze Medallion. IRB Crew award is a prerequisite to obtain IRB Driver. Members must have a Marine Boat Licence listed in their Members Portal area 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 TBC | Open to all IRB Drivers and Crew members. |
Patrol Captains course (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 3 session course Starting Thu 8 Feb, finishing at 17 Feb 2024. Course details | Must hold a Bronze Medallion and have patrolled for a minimum 2 years. |
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. | Members can complete this course online through their Members Portal then complete a practical assessment of the signals skills with our Chief Training Officer or Assessor at a date to be determined. | No prerequisites |
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!
Officials Course | Dates • Wed 27 Sep • Wed 11 Oct • Wed 8 Nov • Sun 19 Nov • Tue 12 Dec* note date change | All courses held at Point Danger Branch. Must be a current member. Members must RSVP to Branch by midday of the closing date using the link provided. Course details are shared by Facebook. Click for course details for final course – 6pm Tue 12 Dec. Must RSVP direct to Point Danger Branch by 29 Nov. |
For more information on any of our courses, please contact our Club Administrator.