Club Proficiencies
Patrol Season starts on Saturday, September 21 2019, and ends on Monday, May 4 2020.
Dates are now locked in for this season and members need to be proficient by December 31st 2019. Please email the Club Administrator which date you like to attend, as spaces are limited. Proficiency will start at 8am on the following dates –
Sun 25 August 2019
Sat 14 September 2019
Sun 6 October 2019
Sat 2 November 2019
Sun 1 December 2019
If attending please bring high vis rashie and club noddy (club cap).
If you are unable to make any of these dates please call the Club Administrator during office hours to discuss participating at another Club.
NEW! USI – Unique Student Identifier
As of July 1st 2018 all members participating in an award which contains units of competency will be required to have a USI number. It is very easy to do, please follow the below steps.
How to create a USI:
Step 1: Have at least one form of Identification from the list below:
Birth Certificate |Driver’s Licence |Medicare Card | Australian Passport |Visa (Non-Australian Passport)
Step 2: Visit the USI website at: www.usi.gov.au
Step 3: Select `Create a USI’ link and follow the steps.
Step 4: Record your USI and keep secure. Please also send a copy to administrator@palmbeachsurfclub.com.au for inclusion on our database.
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
Below are all the awards and certificates available to members to up skill and participate in. The Club covers these costs for you.
Bronze Medallion & Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC, 15-17 year olds & CPR Endorsed)
Contact our Club Administrator to register or express interest in our upcoming Bronze or SRC course. Once we have enough numbers it allows us to set dates accordingly.
First Aid (AID)
| Time | Date | Venue |
| 8am | Sunday, September 16 | Tugun |
| 8am | Saturday, November 24 | Currrumbin |
| 8am | Sunday, January 13 | Tallebudgera |
| 8am | Saturday, March 9 | Pacific |
| 8am | Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day) | Palm Beach |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (AID)
| Time | Date | Venue |
| 8am | Saturday, August 18 | THC |
| 8am | Sunday, October 21 | Palm Beach |
| 8am | Saturday, December 15 | Tallebudgera |
| 8am | Saturday, February 9 | Currumbin |
| 8am | Sunday, April 14 | Pacific |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
Marine License
Please note: This is the only course the Club does not cover.
You are required to have this prior to doing your IRB Drivers course, branch facilitate this instead of going through a private operator.
| Venue | PDB |
| Start time | 8am sharp |
| Date | Saturday, October 27 |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
IRB Crewies & IRB Drivers
Saturday, August 5th at Currumbin, more details to come.
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
IRB Buoy Laying & Water Safety
| Venue | PDB |
| Start time | 8am sharp |
| Dates available | Saturday, 18 August 18
Saturday, 15 September 15 Saturday, 13 October 13 |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
This course allows you to become a Patrol Captain.
| Time | Date | Venue |
| 8am | Sunday, August 26 | PDB |
| 8am | Saturday, September 29 | Pacific |
| 8am | Sunday, October 28 | PDB |
| 8am | Sunday, November 25 | Currumbin |
| 8am | Saturday, December 22 | PCB |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
Officials Courses
All Clubs need to provide officials to all carnivals across Nippers, Seniors and Masters. Our Club is in urgent need of 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 these courses are held at PDB.
| Time | Date |
| 6am | Wednesday, August 22 |
| 8am | Saturday, September 8 |
| 8am | Saturday, October 27 |
| 8am | Saturday, November 17 |
| 6am | Wednesday, December 5 |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
Observers Course – PDB Office
This is for parents who volunteer their time to become a Nipper Age Group Manager.
| Time | Date |
| 6pm | Wednesday, August 29 |
| 8am | Saturday, September 1 |
| 8am | Sunday, September 9 |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
Club Awards relating to Patrol
Radio Operators Certificate
SSV Operator Induction
QLD Tractor Induction
QLD 4WD Induction
For more information, contact the Club Administrator as these courses in particular run ad hok around patrols and other courses already operating.
