Club Skills Maintenance (new term for proficiency)
Patrol Season started on Saturday, 19 Sep 20, and ends on Monday, 03 May 21.
All Skills Maintenance sessions have now been held.
If you have failed to attend a session, you will be unable to patrol, train or compete. Please contact our Administrator should you have any questions about your award status.
You can also check your status through your Member Area login to ensure your expiry date shows Dec 2021.
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 – CPR Endorsed, for 13 years old and above)
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.
- Bronze Medallion Course (all welcome) – Watch this space
First Aid (AID)
| Time | Date | Venue |
| 8am | 14 March 21 | PBQSLSC |
| 8am | 21 Mar 21 | North Kirra |
| 8am | 15 May 21 | Tugun |
To register, please contact the Club Administrator.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (AID)
| Time | Date | Venue |
| 8am | 14 Mar 21 | PBQSLSC |
| 8am | 11 Apr 21 | PDB |
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. All course dates for the 2020 season have now been held.
IRB Crewies & IRB Drivers
All course dates for the 2020 season have now been held.
IRB Buoy Laying & Water Safety
All course dates for the 2020 season have now been held.
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
This course allows you to become a Patrol Captain.
All course dates for the 2020 season have now been held.
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 course dates for the 2020 season have now been held but we are always looking for interested people. To register your interest, please contact the Club Administrator.
Observers Course – PDB Office
This is for parents who volunteer their time to become a Nipper Age Group Manager.
All course dates for the 2020 season have now been held.
Club Awards relating to Patrol
Radio Operators Certificate
SSV Operator Induction – no further dates for 2020 season.
QLD Tractor Induction – – no further dates for 2020 season.
QLD 4WD Induction
For more information, contact the Club Administrator as these courses in particular run ad hoc around patrols and other courses already operating.
