Annual Proficiencies

All surf lifesavers must attend an annual update session in order to remain as proficient surf lifesavers on the beach. North Steyne SLSC maintains a high standard in terms of the competency of its patrolling members. Each season, SLSA and SLSNSW set minimum standards for annual proficiency testing. North Steyne’s Patrols Sub-Committee reviews the requirements and adds components where necessary, always careful to ensure the minimum standard set by National and State is met if not exceeded.

In the 2010-11 season, our Bronze Medallion holders were required to complete the following to remain proficient:

200m run, 200m swim, 200m run in 8 minutes or less
resuscitation
a. live patient: DRSABCD & recovery position
b. 2 minutes individual CPR on a manikin with mask
c. ‘team’ scenario including oxygen and defibrillator
signals (10 out of 10 correct)
board rescue behind the break
radio use
aquatic spinal scenario

Surf Rescue Certificate holders (13-14 year old’s) are not required to do point 2c, and are required to complete a 100m run-swim-run in 5 minutes or less.

Please note that SRCs turning 15 should enrol in a Bronze Medallion upgrade to become senior surf lifesavers; the SRC award will not be accepted for patrols for 16 year olds.

Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate Proficiency Schedule 2010-11 [link to PDF]
ARTC Upgrades & Proficiencies [link to PDF]
IRB Proficiency Information & Requirements [link to PDF]
Higher Award Proficiencies [link to PDF]
Click here to view North Steyne’s policy for Annual Proficiencies.