Education
Our dedicated Education team put in the time to engage, train and requalify our members so that we can meet the SLS standard.
Fremantle SLSC prides itself in training Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion courses to a high standard. In addition to these courses, there are a number of Higher Awards that members can gain to improve their skills and patrol position within surf life saving.
Members can access their eLearning via the SLSA Member Portal.
Basic Patrolling Awards
Complete 400m flat water swim in less than 9 minutes (signed off by an authorised member)
Course Length:
Course Dates
Course dates will be advise
Course participants must be fully financial with a Surf Life Saving Club
Course Dates
Course date will be advise
Advanced Awards
– SLSWA members can do a free HLTAID011 course
Course Dates
TBC
Course Prerequisites:
Minimum 17 years of age
Proficient in Bronze Medallion OR have held Bronze Medallion and proficient in a surf award
Course Prerequisites:
Be at least 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
Complete an 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool of no less than 25m length
Current Bronze Medallion
Current Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate
Current First Aid (HLTAID011)
Current Silver Medallion Patrol Captain
Powercraft
Course Prerequisites:
Minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
Hold the SLSA Bronze Medallion
Course Length:
4 Sessions (11 hours)
Course Fee: Free
Course Dates
- Bronze Medallion
- IRB Crew Certificate
- Recreational Skippers Certificate
Course Fee: Free
Course Dates
Hold and currently proficient/non-expired:
- Bronze Medallion
- IRB Driver (Minimum 2 years held IRB Driver Qualification)*
- Recreational Skippers Ticket
- Valid vehicle license with tow capacity
400M swim under 8minutes
Be at least 18 years of age on the date of final assessment
Course Fee: Free
- Have an aviation reference number (ARN) – see below
- RPA operator accreditation – see below
- Be at least 18 years of age on the date of final assessment
- Be current or enrolled in a patrolling award (Bronze, SRC, or Radio Operator)
Course Fee: Free
Education Team
Course Prerequisites:
A current financial member of a Surf Life Saving Club affiliated with Surf Life Saving WA
A minimum of 18 years of age
Have held the Training Officer Certificate for at least one season