Training and Education
- Do you want to learn some surf skills ?
- Do you want to gain some fitness ?
- Are you new to the area and looking for a way to meet people in an idyllic (and iconic) outdoor setting ?
You don’t need to be a “super athlete” to gain invaluable skills. Our qualified instructors have experience in surf education and can develop candidates.
Candidates need to be a minimum of 13 years old for the SRC and 15 years old for the Bronze.
The following courses will be provided by the club and group sessions should become available.
Please click the course for more information about the course.
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| Bronze Medallion | Click here |
| Surf Rescue Certificate | Click here |
| First Aid Certificate | TBC |
| Radio Operator Certificate | TBC |
| Spinal Management | TBC |
| Advanced Resuscitation Techniques | TBC |
| IRB Driver | TBC |
| IRB Crewperson | TBC |
| Beach Management | TBC |
To enroll into the Bronze or SRC course please review the following process – Here
Please contact our club Training Officer via training@kiamadownssurf.com if you would like further information on the above courses.
You will need to bring along your training enrollment form filled out and signed to the first day of your course – enrollment form
Please also have a read of the SLSNSW Participant Handbook before the course starts.
For all available awards and pre requisites please click this link: Awards Chart
To make a payment and for all online payment services, please visit the Payment gateway – click Here
AWARD COSTS
Bronze Medallion
| Award | Members | Non Members |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medallion |
$80.00 | $130.00 ($50 membership fee + $80 Course Fee) |
| SRC | $80.00 | $130.00 |
SRC will be the same costs as Bronze
Once a club member has attained either of the above awards they do not pay for any other awards if they remain as patrolling members of KD.
Other Awards and Costs
Fees for members or non-members who wish to attain any of the following awards:
| Award | Members | Non Members |
|---|---|---|
| Snr First Aid | $65.00 | $110.00 |
| Work Cover | ||
| Snr First Aid | $65.00 | $110.00 |
| Recreational | ||
| CPR Accreditation | Nil | $50.00 |
Assumes members have not attained their Bronze or SRC
PROFICIENCY and ONLINE TRAINING
Proficiency will occur in October, any questions please direct them to your Patrol Captain or the Club Captain.
Before any proficiency is attempted, all members should have completed all Online Training – If you haven’t please discuss with your Patrol Captain.
Online Training
For On-Line training and skills review please refer to the following:
- Please check SLSA ONLINE e-training and confirm you have completed one or all of the required training:
- Bronze Members – Skills Maintenance 2021/22 Bronze Medallion Theory
- Patrol Captains – SLSNSW – Supplementary Learning for Patrol Captains
- SRC Members – Skills Maintenance 2021/22 Surf Rescue Certificate Theory
e-Training
If you need to complete the eTraining, perform the following:
- Communicate with your Patrol Captain
- Connect to site (Requires SLSA login credentials): Click Here
- Login
- Select Training Library
- Select the eLearning course you require
- Select SLS – Skill; Maintenance, for Bronze and SRC Maintenance courses
- Select SLS – New South Wales Courses, for the Patrol Captain Supplementary Learning
Questions
Any Questions regarding online training or proficiency, please refer them to:
- Your Patrol Captain
- Club Captain