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2026  

SEPTEMBER

SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATION – U14 Camp

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. 

The SRC course is recommended for surf life saving (SLS) members who wish to perform the role of SLS water safety personnel (the SRC is the minimum water safety qualification for junior activity supervision) and/or take on a lifesaving cadetship and join a life saving patrol.

This course is usually run in conjunction with the Bronze Medallion course. Specific schedules will be issued to enrolled candidates for each course by the lead trainer.

DATES:

  • Saturday 19 September 2026 7.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Sunday 20 September 2026 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Sunday 27 September 2026  7.00 am – 4.00 pm  (Assessment)

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed at training@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au

 

SRC to BRONZE MEDALLION TRANSITION

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia. The course is recommended for SLS members who wish to:
 
  • perform in the role of a qualified lifesaver after the age of 15 years
  • participate in SLS surf sports competitions which require them to be proficient in the Bronze Medallion as a prerequisite condition
  • progress through the SLS Aquatic Rescue or Powercraft award pathway

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE HERE FOR OTHER CRITERIA. 

DATES:

  • Saturday 19 September 2026 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Sunday 20 September 2026 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Sunday 27 September 2026  7.00 am – 4.00 pm  (Assessment)

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed at training@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au

OCTOBER

SHALLOW WATER RESCUE 

Sunday 11 October 2026 11.30 am – 1.30 pm (TO BE CONFIRMED -Subject to Demand)

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed at training@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

BRONZE MEDALLION 

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.    This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia. 
 

The course is recommended for SLS members who wish to:

  • perform in the role of a qualified lifesaver after the age of 15 years
  • participate in SLS surf sports competitions which require them to be proficient in the Bronze Medallion as a prerequisite condition
  • progress through the SLS Aquatic Rescue or Powercraft award pathway

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE HERE FOR OTHER CRITERIA. 

Bronze Medallion trainees only need to attend 16 – 20 hours over the following advertised dates.

DATES:

  • Saturday 10 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 11 October 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 17 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 18 October 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 24 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 25 October 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 31 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 1 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon (Assessment)

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed at training@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au

SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATION (SRC)

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. 

The SRC course is recommended for surf life saving (SLS) members who wish to perform the role of SLS water safety personnel (the SRC is the minimum water safety qualification for junior activity supervision) and/or take on a lifesaving cadetship and join a life saving patrol.

This course is usually run in conjunction with the Bronze Medallion course. Specific schedules will be issued to enrolled candidates for each course by the lead trainer.  SRC trainees will need to attend 12 – 16 hours only over any of the advertised dates between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE HERE FOR OTHER CRITERIA. 

SRC trainees only need to attend 12 – 16 hours over any of the following advertised dates.

DATES:

  • Saturday 10 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 11 October 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 17 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 18 October 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 24 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 25 October 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 31 October 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 1 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon (Assessment)

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed at training@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au

 

NOVEMBER

INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT (IRB) Crew

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.  In this course you will learn the roles and responsibilities of an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crewperson. This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively crew and maintain an IRB in surf rescue operations.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE HERE FOR OTHER CRITERIA. 

DATES:

  • Saturday 14 November 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 15 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 21 November 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 22 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 28 November 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 29 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 5 December 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 6 December 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon (Assessment)

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed at training@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au

 

INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT (IRB) DRIVER

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) in surf rescue operations.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with the SLSA Silver Medallion IRB Driver. You will also receive the following nationally recognised qualification and units of competency issued through Surf Life Saving Queensland (RTO 2804):

  • PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
  • PUASAR014 Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations

These units are also part of the nationally recognised qualification PUA31312 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE HERE FOR OTHER CRITERIA.

DATES:

  • Saturday 14 November 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 15 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 21 November 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 22 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 28 November 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 29 November 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Saturday 5 December 2026 8.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Sunday 6 December 2026 7.00 am – 12.00 noon (Assessment)

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed at training@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au

CPR/First Aid

  • Sun 15 November 2026  8.00 am – 2.00 pm

This course will be run by a Branch trainer at RPSLSC.

For further information about this course, please email Chief Training Office Phil Reed attraining@redcliffeslsc.com.au.

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)

  • Sun 29 November 2026  8.00 am –  2.00 pm

For further information about this course please click ART.

This course will be run by a Branch trainer at RPSLSC

To register please contact the Club at admin@redcliffeslsc.com.au or training@redcliffeslsc.com.au