SRC/Bronze Medallion Course 2024

This is our yearly Bronze Camp to train members in their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and Bronze Medallion (BM) qualifications. 

Information about the awards is as follows:

Surf Rescue Certificate

The Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) provides participants basic patrolling and surf awareness knowledge, enabling participation in basic lifesaving patrol activities. The award trains candidates in signals, radio operations, resuscitation, surf awareness, and rescue skills. Candidates will also complete a 100m run - 100m swim - 100m run in 5 minutes or less on the assessment day. The SRC course is attended for a total of 21.5 hours including assessment.

Prerequisites

• Minimum 13 years old (on the day of the final assessment)
• Able to swim 200m in 5 minutes

Bronze Medallion

The Bronze Medallion (BM) provides participants basic patrolling and surf awareness knowledge, enabling participation in lifesaving patrolling operations. The award trains candidates in the skills of signals, radio operations, resuscitation, surf awareness, surf skill, rescue skills, emergency care, spinal management and on-the-job patrol training. Candidates will also complete a 200m run - 200m swim - 200m run in 8 minutes or less on the assessment day. The BM course is attended for a total of 39.25 hours including assessment.

Prerequisites

• Minimum 15 years old (on the day of the final assessment)
• Able to swim 400m in 9 mins

Please review the SRC & BM 2023 Course Guide for all the details and sign-up links (on the last page). 

Spots will fill up fast for this highly sought-after course at Cape Paterson Bay Beach!

SRC/BM Course

Sunday 14th  January - Friday 19th January

Course costs include payment for patrol uniform,  course workbooks and resources, assessment fee, club facilities and catering.

Residential Course Cost

Candidates have the choice to stay in our club bunkrooms for the duration of the course (Monday-Saturday) with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner included.

Cost: $180

Non-Residential Course Cost

Candidates who do not wish to stay in the club bunkrooms have the option of paying non-residential course costs and will include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Cost: $ 130

$20 Discount offered for every additional family member that undertakes this course.