Introduction
The requirements in this circular detail the minimum state and national requirements for the SLS 2025/26 season as developed in consultation with the state and national Lifesaving and Education Committees.
The national Lifesaving Committee previously approved a three-year cycle for skills maintenance for both the Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion. This season, the Skills Maintenance practical will focus on the introduction of Lifesaving CPR.
Theory Component
No Theory Component for these awardses
Practical Component
The information below outlines the practical requirements of each SLSA award for skills maintenance. Where possible, scenarios should be used to combine components; for example, a scenario combining a tube rescue with signals. Training resources that support SLSA awards are in the SLS Document Library accessed via the SLS Hub. Members are encouraged to review these prior to commencing the patrolling season.
Radio Operator (RO)
While there is NO assessable practical radio component this season, clubs are encouraged to have member practice using radio equipment in an operational patrol environment including:
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- Pre-operation checks
- Knowledge of local operating channels and uses
- Inter-patrol communications
- Rescue procedures, requests for assistance which include the four P’s.
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For those who use this award as part of their operation within a SLS communications centre, additional skills maintenance requirements may be included at a local level.
Silver Medallion Patrol Captain
There is no Skills Maintenance requirement for Season 25/26. Current awards will have the expiry date in Surfguard renewed automatically by SLSA.
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