SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Bronze Medallion
Upcoming Courses
There are currently no openings available for this course.Introduction:
The Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA20119) course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of basic surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. The course covers all aspects of Lifesaving including rescues‚ the provision of first aid, spinal management, radio communication and beach management.
This is a core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia. Surf Life Saving SA recommends that participants complete a proficiency for their Bronze Medallion annually.
This is a core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia. Surf Life Saving SA recommends that participants complete a proficiency for their Bronze Medallion annually.
Requirements:
Course candidates should be a minimum 14 years old to commence training.
Course candidates should be a minimum 15 years old at date of final assessment.
Be able to swim 400m in 9 minutes or less (goggles and mask permitted)‚ in a swimming pool of at least 25m in length or over a measured open-water course. As long as you are continuously swimming, you can choose your own swim stroke.
Course candidates should be a minimum 15 years old at date of final assessment.
Be able to swim 400m in 9 minutes or less (goggles and mask permitted)‚ in a swimming pool of at least 25m in length or over a measured open-water course. As long as you are continuously swimming, you can choose your own swim stroke.
Learning Outcomes:
- PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
- PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
- PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
- PUACOM001 Communicate in the workplace
- PUATEA001 Work in a team
- PUATEA004 Work effectively in a public safety organisation
- PUAWHS001 Follow defined work health & safety policies & procedures
Learning Methods:
Assessment
Participants will be assessed individually and in group activities. Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants need to display competency in all assessable elements to successfully complete the unit package PUA20119 accreditation.
Assessment is through demonstration‚ presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include oral and written questioning‚ practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Support for Diverse Learning, Disabilities and Reasonable Adjustments – Surf Life Saving SA is committed to providing inclusive and supportive learning environments for all participants. We recognise that individuals may have diverse learning styles, language backgrounds, literacy or numeracy needs, or other support requirements. We encourage students who may require reasonable adjustments to contact us prior to registering for a course so we can discuss and implement appropriate support strategies to ensure access to the training.
Participants will be assessed individually and in group activities. Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants need to display competency in all assessable elements to successfully complete the unit package PUA20119 accreditation.
Assessment is through demonstration‚ presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include oral and written questioning‚ practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Support for Diverse Learning, Disabilities and Reasonable Adjustments – Surf Life Saving SA is committed to providing inclusive and supportive learning environments for all participants. We recognise that individuals may have diverse learning styles, language backgrounds, literacy or numeracy needs, or other support requirements. We encourage students who may require reasonable adjustments to contact us prior to registering for a course so we can discuss and implement appropriate support strategies to ensure access to the training.
Program Benefits:
Content:
- Safety and well being
- Surf awareness and skills
- The human body
- Resuscitation
- Defibrillation and basic oxygen
- First aid
- Radio operations
- Communications
- Rescue techniques
- Carries and supports
- Patrols