Sorrento SLSC Lifesaving

Become a Lifesaver

To become a Lifesaver you need to be 15 years of age or higher and complete your Bronze examination.  Each year Sorrento SLSC conducts a training program which culminates in formal assessment. The training is a combination of theory and practical work on: Surf Awareness, Emergency Care, Basic First Aid, Resuscitation, Radio Operations & Comms., Surf Skills, Surf Rescue Skills & Patrol Operations.

The Bronze Medallion is a nationally recognised rescue qualification. For many members, obtaining a Bronze Medallion is achieved after completing Nippers and then moving through our CADET program with an SRC qualification.

SORRENTO SLSC CADETS

At Sorrento SLSC, the final year of Nippers is called CADETS. Cadets are trained to obtain a formal qualification, the Surf Rescue Certificate. At Sorrento SLSC, we also train the parents of Nippers to be Water Safety Officers and they are trained to the Surf Rescue Certificate standard.

The SRC is the very first stage of becoming a lifesaver. For U/13 - U/14's who participate in the Surf Lifesaving Competitions the SRC is a compulsory requirement, along with minimum patrol hours to compete at Local & State Competitions/Carnivals.

The SRC award is also a pathway to achieving a Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Bronze Medallion in their Cadet year once turning 15 years.

Prerequisites include being able to swim 200m within 5 minutes (time to be signed by SLS qualified coach, SLS Trainer &/or Assessor) and be a minimum 13 years of age at time of final assessment.