Bronze Medallion

The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to participate in Surf Life Saving patrol operations. The course covers Resuscitation, Swimming and Lifesaving Skills, Rescue Techniques and First Aid principles.

Registrations for the 2026 Bronze Medallion Course will open September 1st. Register via HelloClubs.

Dates: Sunday 6th – Saturday 12th December
Price: $400
Enrolments Open: September 1st 2026
Enrolments Close: November 30th 2026

Candidate numbers are limited to 22 people, with a first in first served system. If the program is full, please register for the waitlist, in which you will be notified if there is an opportunity to expand the course.

Questions, Troubleshooting and Enrolment Issues
Please contact Finley at chiefinstructor@islsc.org.au for any issues or questions.

You must be:

• A financial club member upon completion of registration (cost of membership is included in the course cost)
• At least 15 years of age by the time of final assessment on the last day of the program.
• Able to swim 400m in nine (9) minutes or less unaided (goggles/mask is permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres.

• Communicate in the workplace
• Perform radio communications using approved SLSA radios
• Perform patient approaches, support and escapes aided by equipment on a conscious and an unconscious patient
• Identify people in distress in an aquatic environment
• Perform surf skills
• Perform patient retrieval and support unaided by equipment
• Set up a patrol and describe your role on patrol
• Demonstrate standard patrol practices
• Work as part of a team
• Improve fitness

Practical assessment will be conducted on the final day of the course, and theory components will be assessed throughout. Assessment includes a multiple choice exam testing knowledge of first aid, signals, resuscitation techniques, patient carry techniques, patient assessments and radio communication. Practical assessment includes a run swim run, patient rescues with a board and a tube, patrol scenarios and surf awareness.

After successful completion of all assessment tasks, candidates will be qualified to patrol.

In person content is supplemented by online theory modules supplied by LSV. These modules should be completed prior to the course commencing. A laptop will be required to complete online modules.

Details about online learning will be provided after successful registration.

The camp will be held at Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club, with candidates sleeping in bunk rooms on site.

If you would like to discuss alternative accommodation, please contact chiefinstructor@islsc.org.au.

• Patrol Uniform (if you already have one)
• Bathers (more than one pair is recommended)
• Bedding – doona, bottom sheet and pillow, or sleeping bag and pillow
• Swim Goggles
• Wetsuit (full length is recommended)
• Rash vest
• Beach and bath towels (more than one is recommended)
• Running Shoes
• Running Shorts/T-Shirt
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Drink bottle
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner etc.)
• Warm clothing/Wet weather gear
• Warm jumper or dressing gown to throw over bathers
• Torch
• Feminine hygiene products (if required)
• Medications (if required)

Food will be prepared and catered for by Inverloch club members. Candidates are welcome to bring any personal food (e.g. lollies or snacks) that may be desired during the week.

If you have any dietary requirements please specify them in the registration and medical form to ensure we can cater for your needs.

Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club values the relationships between peers within the club and through the Bronze Medallion course we hope to foster positive relationships between candidates, encouraging teamwork and support for others. In previous years we have found candidates attending bronze courses form a special bond over the week resulting in long term friendships. As the camp leaders are active patrolling members, candidates also have the opportunity to become familiar with more senior members of Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club.

During the course candidates and leaders are representing Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club and are expected to behave in a manner that supports Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club and Surf Life Saving Australia’s values.

Behaviour expectations – All participants are expected to participate in all activities to the best of their abilities. All participants are expected to show respect, tolerance and inclusion to all fellow participants and course leaders. Participants should expect to be afforded the same treatment from fellow participants and course leaders.

Unacceptable behaviour – Will be addressed immediately, with the participants requested to cease such behaviour. In the event a participant does not comply, or if the behaviour is deemed serious, then parents/guardians will be notified and the participant will be requested to leave the course.

ISLSC has zero tolerance for bullying, harassment and discrimination of any kind. Such behaviour would be deemed seriously unacceptable, parents/guardians will be notified and may result in participants being requested to leave the course.

Mobile Phones – Use of mobile phones outside free time should be kept to a minimum.

Substances – There is a zero tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. Any individual found with these in their possession will be requested to leave the course.