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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 (Age Manager, Training Officer Certificate)

 

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]

 

Training Officer Certificate Course

Monday 17 Feb 2025 at 06:30 PM until February 28, 2025
Online
Available
EOIs have closed. There will be further courses scheduled at the end of the year. Dates will be released via our website once available.   The SLSNSW Training Officer Certificate (TOC) provides members with...
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Advanced Resuscitation Course

Sunday 23 Feb 2025 at 08:00 AM
Tamarama SLSC in Tamarama, Australia
Available
Course Content Recognise an emergency situation and convey details of the incident to emergency services Assess the casualty and develop a management plan Check resuscitation equipment including defibrillation equipment Maintain an airway...
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SMAR - Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Course

Monday 17 Mar 2025 at 06:00 PM until March 23, 2025
SLS Sydney Branch Office, Little Bay
Available
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 Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue provides members with...
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Gold Medallion Assessment

Saturday 22 Mar 2025 at 08:00 AM
North Cronulla SLSC
Available
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...
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SMPC - Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course

Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 at 06:00 PM until April 27, 2025
SLS Sydney Branch Office, Little Bay
Available
The SLS Silver Medallion Patrol Captain award provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain. Members who hold this award...
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SLS Officiating Course

Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 at 08:00 AM until May 21, 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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Rescue Water Craft Operator Course

Thursday 1 May 2025 at 08:00 AM until July 10, 2025
Available
Registrations close Thursday 27th of March, 2025 The SLSA Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Operator award and its aligned units of competencies provides members with skills and knowledge to effectively drive and manage a RWC...
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SLS Coaching Course

Thursday 1 May 2025 at 08:00 AM until May 22, 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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