Silver Medallion Patrol Captain

This course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and a patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain. The Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (SMPC) course is designed to be delivered using a blended learning approach. This means that participants will learn using a variety of methods, including eLearning, on-the-job (OTJ) training and face-to-face sessions.

This award was launched in 2021 and supersedes the previous Silver Medallion Beach Management (SMBM) award. For members who currently hold the SMBM, a bridging course has been developed and we anticipate will be rolled out during the 2023-24 season. It is important to note that members will eventually need to upskill, however, this process will be conducted over the coming seasons and a deadline is yet to be determined by the SLST Lifesaving Advisory Committee.

You can read more about the redesigned course by click here.

Read the Circular on the Silver Medallion Patrol Captain courses for 2024

Pre-requisites

• You must be a financial member of an SLST Club or Unit.
• Have received endorsement from the club/unit.
• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Hold an SLSA Bronze Medallion or have held an SLSA Bronze Medallion and currently hold a patrolling award.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of patrolling experience.
  
  

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

The aim of the HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy course is to develop skills and knowledge to manage life-threatening external bleeding‚ use oxygen‚ airway management devices and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious or unconscious victims.

Pre-requisites

• Must hold a current Provide First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
• All members are required to be endorsed by a member of their Club/Unit executive.
• You must be a financial member of an SLST Club or Unit
• Be 15 years of age at the date of assessment.

Further course details:  available here

Flood Rescue Courses

SLST has been recognised as the Centre of Excellence for Flood & Swift Water Rescue for surf life saving across Australia, in recognition of the valuable support surf life saving volunteers can provide to Emergency Services as surge capacity in flood rescue response.

To increase our capability to provide support in flood and water events, SLST is seeking additional members (18yrs+) to join its team of volunteer responders.

Check Availability / Register Here for SLST Flood Rescue Courses

Further details - Flood Rescue training and FAQ's