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]

Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) Course

Sunday 22 Feb 2026 at 08:00 AM

Tamarama SLSC

16 spaces remaining

Tamarama SLSC's First Aid Courses are facilitated by the Surf Life Saving Academy. Course Content Legal issues and infection control DRSABCD action plan The principles of first aid and its applications...

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Gold Medallion Assessment

Saturday 7 Mar 2026 at 08:00 AM

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: Swim 800m in under...

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SMAR - Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Course

Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 at 06:00 PM until March 14, 2026

SLS Sydney Branch Office, Little Bay

Available

EOIs for this course are closed. Please check the member events page for other course dates. The SLSA Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue provides members with skills and knowledge to participate in search and...

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Advanced Resuscitation & Oxygen Therapy Course

Sunday 15 Mar 2026 at 08:00 AM

Tamarama SLSC

Available

Tamarama SLSC's Advanced Resuscitation & Oxygen Therapy Courses are facilitated by the Surf Lifesaving Academy. Course Content Recognise an emergency situation and convey details of the incident to emergency services Assess...

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SMPC - Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course

Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 at 06:30 PM until April 18, 2026

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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SMAR - Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Course

Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 06:00 PM until May 09, 2026

SLS Sydney Branch Office, Little Bay

Available

The SLSA Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue provides members with skills and knowledge to participate in search and rescue (SAR) operations during a search and rescue incident. This includes knowledge and skills related to the...

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Rescue Water Craft Operator Course

Thursday 9 Jul 2026 at 08:00 AM until September 17, 2026

Available

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 in search and rescue operations and as...

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