Training / Awards   

Club members need to have their Surf Life Saving (SLS) Bronze Medallion to be able to use club equipment, compete and do patrols. New members are encouraged to become qualified lifesavers by completing their SLS Bronze Medallion. Younger members first complete their Surf Rescue Certificate before going on to the SLS Bronze Medallion, which requires people to be at least 15 years of age. The Surf Life Saving Certificate and SLS Bronze Medallion are also available to parents and helpers of the Nipper Program.  

A variety of qualifications are available for club members. It should be noted that some Club operations, such as patrolling in an IRB require further qualifications to the SLS Bronze Medallion. A complete list of qualifications is available in the Surf Life Saving Manual and all qualifications gained whilst at the club are transportable.  

The next Bronze Group will commence on:TBA  

Location: Top Room, Henley Surf Life Saving Club 

Prerequisites: 

A candidate must:  

• Be a minimum of 15 years old on the date of assessment.  

• Be able to complete a 400 metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less. This will be measured over a open water course in the first water session. 

The program will cover: 

Surf Awareness  

Emergency care      

Basic First Aid   Resuscitation   

Radio Operation Surf Skills   

Rescue Techniques   

Carries and supports  

Patrols    

Oxygen therapy     

Signals  

Duration/Assessment Date 

The course will run for approximately 5-6 weeks, with the exam scheduled for mid to late November. Theory Session will be on a weeknight (depending on class availablitity) and Water Sessions will be held at 10am on Saturdays . Session will run for 1.5-2hrs. You will need to attend 90% of the sessions. If you are unable to make a session please let me know.  

Cost of Course: 

Although there is no fee for the course candidates will need to become paid members of the club and purchase club bathers for patrols. Other Henley SLSC merchandise maybe purchased e.g. rashies, but are not imperative.  

Training Manual : $32 

Club bathers : $40-55 (depending on 1 or 2 pce) 

Membership : See below 

On first night PLEASE BRING : Money for Training Manual & Membership (see below)  and completed membership form (if you have not already completed one)** 

The candidate will be required to supply the following equipment for their own use: 

• Rash top (long sleeve is best to protect yourself on the rescue boards)  
• Appropriate swim wear (you will be working as a team in the water)  
• Goggles  
• Surf Life Saving Australia Training Manual (You will need to buy on the first day;  $32)  
• Bronze Medallion Workbook (this will be supplied on the first day)  
• change of clothes  
• towel  
• Completed Membership form (attached) and fees  
• Money for Bathers 

Confirmation of Attendance: 

For further information please contact Leah via email leah.panakerathorpe@adelaide.edu.au.  

On the first night , please remember to bring along some membership money and money for the training manual. 

Leah Panakera-Thorpe 

Chief Instructor  

Henley Surf Life Saving Club