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Higher Education Pathways

Take your lifesaving skills to the next level with accredited courses such as the Silver Medallion, Gold Medallion, Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) driver or crew, search and rescue and advanced first aid. Explore higher education pathways designed to boost your qualifications and leadership in surf lifesaving.

 

SLSNSW Higher Education Pathways:
  • Emergency Care (Resuscitation, First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques)
  • Aquatic Rescue (Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze Medallion, Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue, Gold Medallion)
  • Powercraft (IRB crew, Silver Medallion IRB Driver, Rescue Water Craft Operator, UAV Pilot Operator)
  • Beach Management (Radio Operator Certificate, Silver Medallion Patrol Captain)
  • Training and Education (Training Officer Certificate, Nippers Age Manager, Development Coach, Core Official)

 

Read more about these courses on the SLSNSW website.

Upcoming higher education courses, once available, will be posted in the calendar below.

If you are interested in completing any of the above courses, please reach out to Tama's Chief Training Officer on [email protected]

 

Rescue Water Craft Operator Course

Thursday 1 May 2025 at 08:00 AM until July 10, 2025
Available
Registrations have closed. New course dates, once available, will be announced in TamaWaves.   The SLSA Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Operator award and its aligned units of competencies provides members with skills and knowledge to...
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SLSNSW Officiating Course

Thursday 1 May 2025 at 08:00 AM until September 28, 2025
TBC in Australia
Available
Ever wanted to get involved in Comps but not by competing?  Want to travel with our comp team and be apart of the action on comp day?  See more info on courses...
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SLSNSW Coaching Course

Thursday 1 May 2025 at 08:00 AM until September 28, 2025
TBC in Australia
Available
Want to come help coach the next generation of Tama Champions?    SLS - Foundation Coach Developed by Surf Lifesaving Australia (SLSA) to guide the delivery of professional development for people wanting...
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SMPC - Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course

Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 06:30 PM until May 17, 2025
SLS Sydney Branch Office, Little Bay
Available
Registrations have closed. Next course will run in the 2025/26 patrol season.   The SLS Silver Medallion Patrol Captain award provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and...
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SLSNSW Training Officer Certificate

Monday 18 Aug 2025 at 06:30 PM until September 28, 2025
Online in Australia
Available
The SLSNSW Training Officer Certificate (TOC) provides members with the skills and knowledge required to professionally train SLS awards and nationally recognised units of competency using SLSA and SLSNSW resources, as well as follow...
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SLSNSW Training Officer Certificate

Monday 27 Oct 2025 at 06:30 PM until December 07, 2025
Online in Australia
Available
The SLSNSW Training Officer Certificate (TOC) provides members with the skills and knowledge required to professionally train SLS awards and nationally recognised units of competency using SLSA and SLSNSW resources, as well as follow...
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