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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]

 

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Course (SMAR)

Tuesday 8 Dec 2026 at 06:30 PM until December 12, 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...
RSVP

Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course (SMPC)

Monday 18 Jan 2027 at 06:30 PM until January 22, 2027
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...
RSVP

Gold Medallion Assessment

Saturday 6 Mar 2027 at 08:00 AM
Randwick Beach - TBC
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...
RSVP

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Course (SMAR)

Monday 15 Mar 2027 at 06:30 PM until March 19, 2027
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...
RSVP

Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Course (SMPC)

Monday 19 Apr 2027 at 06:30 PM until April 23, 2027
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...
RSVP

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Course (SMAR)

Tuesday 4 May 2027 at 06:30 PM until May 08, 2027
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...
RSVP