Want to complete some training? Here are our dates! Please note that all participants must be full financial members of the club and enrol before they can participate in the program.
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 pre-season SRC Course in October! Congratulations to all who qualified. We are currently locking in details to run our next course in February 2025.
If you are interested in completing your SRC, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au to be the first to find out when enrolments open!
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 pre-season Bronze Medallion Course in October! Congratulations to all who qualified. We are currently locking in details to run our next course in February 2025.
If you are interested in completing your Bronze Medallion, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au to be the first to find out when enrolments open!
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 pre-season Bronze Medallion Bridging Course in October! Congratulations to all who qualified. We are currently locking in details to run our next course in February 2025.
If you are interested in completing your Bronze Medallion Bridging, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au to be the first to find out when enrolments open!
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.
Our Next Course will be run in conjunction with our ARTFA Course in November, the first course of the month is open for enrolments:
We have two new courses coming up!
Resuscitation
SAT, 23rd of November: 9:00AM
– Course ID: 2047932
SAT, 7th of December: 9:00AM
– Course ID: 2047933
Both of these courses are before standard Skills Maintenance sessions for your convenience, please enrol in both courses if you wish to participate.
Please note you must be a full financial member and enrol to secure your place in the course. Please email Bianca at training@sandringhamlsc.org.au for any questions or if you have any issues!
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.
We have just completed our pre-season ARTFA Course in November! Congratulations to all who qualified. We will likely run our next course in March/April of 2025.
If you are interested in completing your ARTFA, please Express your Interest via this form or email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au to be the first to find out when enrolments open!
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!
SSV
Course ID: 2035303
– TUE, 26th of November: 6:00 – 10:00PM
Please note you must be a full financial member and enrol to secure your place in the course. Please email Bianca at training@sandringhamlsc.org.au for any questions or if you have any issues!
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).
Please enrol in one of our Skills Maintenance sessions for this season:
– SAT, 23rd of November: 10:30AM (Course ID: 2047927) for ART, BM, SRC + SSV
– SUN, 1st of December: 2:00PM (Course ID: 2047929) for BM + SRC only
– SAT, 7th of December: 10:30AM (Course ID: 2047930) for ART, BM, SRC + SSV
Both Saturday sessions, the 23rd of November and 7th of December, are after Resuscitation Courses for your convenience, please enrol in both courses if you wish to participate.
Due to the IRB updates, we are currently trying to schedule a separate session for our IRB Award holders, please stand by.
Please note you must be a full financial member and enrol to secure your place in the course. Please email Bianca at training@sandringhamlsc.org.au for any questions or if you have any issues!
Mental Health First Aid
We’re thrilled to announce our very first Mental Health First Aid Course led by our amazing trainer, Claire Pardo! This is a unique opportunity for our members to enhance their skills in supporting mental health within our community by our very inhouse Mental Health Occupational 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:
Date: 9am – 5pm, 16th and 17th of November 2024
Enrol: This course is booked out!! If you would like to join the waitlist, please visit our linktree or email Bianca at 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.
Any questions? Email training@sandringhamlsc.org.au – hope to see you soon!