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Gold Medallion Assessment

Registrations have closed.

There will be further courses scheduled at the end of the year.

Dates will be released via our website once available.

The SLSA Gold Medallion provides members with a benchmark of fitness and endurance that meets the minimum requirements for work with the Australian Lifeguard Service in NSW.

This benchmark includes:

  1. Swim 800m in under 14 minutes in an open-water course not more than 400m in length or a swimming pool of no less than 25m in length, unaided and in freestyle.
  2. Complete a mission test of a 400m swim, 800m run, 400m board paddle, and 800m run in under 25 minutes.
  3. Complete a tube rescue of an unconscious patient 100m out at sea
  4. Complete a board rescue of a novice swimmer 200m out at sea.
  5. Perform a complex patient rescue, including selecting equipment, returning the victim to shore and treating the victim appropriately, and completing post-operational requirements.

 

Certification:

Upon successful completion, members receive the SLSA Gold Medallion. Proficiency in this award is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance.

 

Entry Requirements:
  • Financial Member of Tamarama SLSC
  • Minimum Age of 17 years
  • Proficient SLSA Bronze Medallion
  • Proficient SLS First Aid award
  • Proficient Advanced Resuscitation Techniques certificate
  • Proficient Silver Medallion Beach Management or Silver Medallion Patrol Captain

 

Course duration:

A minimum of 1 full day* to complete the fitness benchmarks.

 

Please ensure you have RSVP'd via the link prior to Thursday 6th of February.

 

WHEN
March 22, 2025 at 8:00am -
WHERE
North Cronulla SLSC
CONTACT
Chief Training Officer ·
1 RSVP