Upcoming Training

Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)

The Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) is an introductory patrolling award for 13+yr olds. In it you cover the basics like Safety and Wellbeing, Radio Operations, Signals, Surf Awareness, Resuscitation and Rescue Skills. 

Pre-requisites: 
– 13 yrs (within 60 days of the assessment) 
– 200m swim in 5 mins

We have just completed our February Course – congratulations to our new patrollers!! Our next course will be before our next season in October/November 2025.

If you are interested in completing your SRC, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au if you have any questions.

Bronze Medallion (BM)

Your Bronze Medallion is the base patrolling award for 15+yrs. Like the SRC in it you cover the basics like Safety and Wellbeing, Radio Operations, Signals, Surf Awareness, Resuscitation and Rescue Skills. The Bronze exclusively covers Emergency Care, On Patrol (practical patrol day), Spinal Management and Risk Management. 

Pre-requisites: 
– 15 yrs (within 60 days of the date of the assessment)
– 400m swim in 9 mins 

We have just completed our February Course – congratulations to our new patrollers!! Our next course will be before our next season in October/November 2025.

If you are interested in completing your Bronze Medallion, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au if you have any questions.

Bronze Medallion (BM) Bridging Course

We will also be offering the opportunity to complete an SRC to BM Bridging Course for the second time. This enables SRCs who have completed their award since September 2020, with 10 or more patrol hours in the last 12 months to complete some refresher sessions and the new sessions to the BM, rather than the entire course. If you think you are eligible, please reach out!

We have just completed our February Course – congratulations to our new patrollers!! Our next course will be before our next season in October/November 2025.

If you are interested in completing your Bronze Medallion, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au if you have any questions.

Resuscitation (CPR) Courses

In order to hold your Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) officially, you are required to complete a course annually. This is for anyone that needs a refresher or would like to complete it for the first time.

Resuscitation
Course ID: 2073093
SAT, 26th of July: 9 – 10:30AM

Please note, this will be run in conjunction with the full ARTFA award, please only enrol in one course.

Please note that all participants must be full financial members of the club and enrol before they can participate in the program. This is a blended course, so you must also complete your online learning prior to attending the course. If you have any questions or need assistance please email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au.

First Aid Courses

The First Aid Suite in lifesaving includes standard First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation Certificates (ARTFA). These are integral to patrols and arm candidates with the skills and knowledge to upskill their First Aid, oxygen and defibrillation skills. These are accredited courses and must be recompleted every 3 years, as well as, have their CPR updated annually.

ARTFA
Course ID: 2073092
SAT, 26th of July: 9AM – 5:30PM

Please note, this will be run in conjunction with a Resuscitation award, please only enrol in one course.

Please note that all participants must be full financial members of the club and enrol before they can participate in the program. This is a blended course, so you must also complete your online learning prior to attending the course. If you have any questions or need assistance please email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au.

Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV) Courses

Compulsory for everyone who wishes to drive the SSV, we are now running SSV Vehicle Operator Courses at Sandy! If you have your driver’s license, you are eligible!

We have just completed our pre-season SSV Course in November! Congratulations to all who qualified. We will likely run our next course in the off-season of 2025.

If you are interested in completing your SSV, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au to be the first to find out when enrolments open!

Skills Maintenance

All patrollers returning to water safety and patrolling must requalify to keep all their awards up to date. You can start your online learning at any time, once completed you will be able to book a practical session at any club via Dashboard | Life Saving Victoria – Public Portal (lsv.com.au).

Our Skills Maintenance sessions for the 2024/2025 season have concluded. If you still need to requalify for this season please email Bianca at training@sandringhamlsc.org.au.

Mental Health First Aid

Following our very successful inaugural course, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming June 2025 Mental Health First Aid Course! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to enhance your skills in supporting mental health within our community by our very inhouse Mental Health Occupation Therapist, Claire.

Learn to recognize and respond to mental health crises with practical, evidence-based strategies. You’ll discover how to initiate supportive conversations and connect individuals with the help they need.

Course Details:
📅 Dates: 9 AM – 5 PM, 21st + 28th of June, 2025
📍 Location: Sandringham Life Saving Club
🎟 Bookings are open now via www.linktr.ee/sandringhamlsc for $100pp.

Discounts available to Sandy members, please check your inboxes or email Bianca.

Please note, you must be 18yrs+ to participate.

If you have any questions or trouble enrolling, please email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au!

Thank you to the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants for making this training possible!

Open Water Grey Medallion (OWGM)

The Grey Medallion program helps adults (aged 55+) to develop essential lifesaving and water safety skills to participate in aquatic recreation activities safely.

This practical program teaches personal survival techniques, improved swimming skills, what to do in emergency situations and provides a thorough understanding of water safety knowledge to reduce the likelihood of drowning.

If you are interested in completing your Open Water Grey Medallion, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au.