Education and training
Keep building your skills
Training does not stop once you have your Bronze Medallion. You can upgrade your skills with courses from advanced resuscitation and spinal management to IRB driver and crew, or become a trainer and assessor yourself. Courses build on each other and most have prerequisites.
To register for a course, send an expression of interest to education@southmaroubrasurfclub.com.au.
| Club facilitated courses | Branch facilitated courses |
|---|---|
| Resuscitation Certificate | Silver Medallion Beach Management |
| Radio Operator Certificate | Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue |
| Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) | Gold Medallion |
| Bronze Medallion | Trainers Certificate |
| Advanced Resuscitation Techniques | Assessor Certificate |
| IRB Crew Certificate | |
| Silver Medallion IRB Drivers | |
| Senior First Aid (paid course) |
Courses and awards
Where to start
Ages 13 to 14
Surf Rescue Certificate
The beginning of becoming a lifesaver. Our next SRC course runs over 4 weeks from January 2027, with a course for current Nippers from November 2026. Information night: 12 January 2027, 6.30pm at the Surf Club.
Ages 15 and up
Bronze Medallion
Become a fully fledged lifesaver. Our next 6 week course starts October 2026. Information night: 6 October 2026, 6.30pm at the Surf Club.
Upgrade
Other awards
Upgrade your resus skills, or train as IRB crew or driver. Contact us for upcoming courses.