Tamarama SLSC will be running two courses during the 2017/2018 season, with the first commencing:
Dates
Information evening: Wednesday 27 Sept 6.30pm Tamarama SLSC
Timed swim: Wednesday 4 October 6.30pm Prince Alfred Park Pool
Optional weekly swim training: Mondays from 9 October, 6.30pm Cook & Philip Swimming Pool
Optional weekly revision: Wednesdays from 11 October, 6pm Tamarama SLSC
Each Saturday training session will start at Tamarama SLSC, on the following schedule
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Week 1 |
Saturday 7 Oct |
8:00 to 1:00 |
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Week 2 |
Saturday 14 Oct |
8:00 to 1:00 |
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Week 3 |
Saturday 21 Oct |
8:00 to 1:00 |
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Week 4 |
Saturday 28 Oct |
8:00am to 4pm includes Radio Operators Certificate |
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Sunday 29 Oct |
8:00 to 4pm First Aid Course (city based) (optional) |
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Week 5 |
Saturday 4 Nov |
8:00 to 1:00 |
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Week 6 |
Saturday 11 Nov |
8:00 to 1:00 |
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Week 7 |
Saturday 18 Nov |
8:00 to 1:00 |
| Sunday 19 Nov | 8:00 to 4pm Advanced Resus Certificate (optional) | |
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Week 8 |
Saturday 25 Nov |
8:00 to 1:00 |
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Sunday 26 Nov |
8:00 to 1:00 final revision |
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Trial |
Wednesday 29 |
18:30 to 21:00 - Mock Part A Theory Assessment |
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Trial |
Saturday 2 Dec |
8:00 to 12:30 - Mock Part B Practical Assessment |
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Final |
Wednesday 6 Dec |
18:30 to 21:00 - Final Part A Theory Assessment |
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Final |
Saturday 9 Dec |
8:00 to 12:30 - Final Part B Practical Assessment |
Essential requirements
- Aged 15+ on the date of the assessment
- Be able to complete a 400m swim in the pool in under 9 minutes.
- Be available to volunteer to patrol Tamarama Beach, for approx 6 hours every 3 weeks during summer (12 patrols a season)
The Bronze Medallion course is not a light undertaking and requires commitment, however we know you will find it rewarding and enjoyable. - The course requires you to spend some of your own time during the week reading and revising the course materials, and working on your swimming and general fitness throughout.
- We cover a lot of classroom and practical material during the course and experience tells us you cannot miss more than one class or you will fall behind and risk not being able to sit the assessment. Before signing up, have a think about your ability to actively participate in the entire course