We will be holding four requal (Skills Maintenance) opportunities in December. Please note all awards expire on 31st December, if you have not requalled prior to this, your qualifications will not be valid until you complete a requal.
Dates:
07/12 10:00am – 12:00pm
15/12 9:00am – 11:00am
21/12 10:00am – 12:00pm
28/12 2:00pm – 4:00pm
You must sign up to all requals on the LSV Member Training portal and complete the online learning prior to attending the practical sessions https://mt.lsv.com.au/. Please see linked below some video instructions on the Member Training Portal.
- Search Upcoming Skills Maintenance Options
- Enrol Into Upcoming Skills Maintenance
- Complete Online Skills Maintenance Activities
- View ‘My Results’
Proficiency obtained on/after 1 July is valid until 31 December the following year.
Proficiencies gained on/before 30 June are valid until 31 December of the same year.
All members who wish to undertake patrol duties or compete in competitions at a State or National level should undertake annual skills maintenance activities to maintain proficiency.
Skills Maintenance includes practical assessment activities and (for some awards) an online theory component. Skills Maintenance is in place for the awards listed below and should be completed annually.
| Course Category | Lifesaving Award | Online Assessment | Practical Assessment | Licence Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Rescue | Surf Rescue Certificate | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bronze Medallion | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Radio Operator Certificate | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Silver Medallion Patrol Captain | Yes | No | No | |
| Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Gold Medallion | Yes | Yes | No | |
| First Aid & Emergency Care | Advanced Resuscitation Techniques** must hold current HLTAID009 |
Yes | Yes | No |
| Powercraft | Side-by-Side Vehicle | No | No | Yes |
| Inflatable Rescue Boat Crew | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Statewide Services | Rescue Watercraft Operator Certificate* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
If a member remains non-proficient in an award for more than the maximum non-proficiency period, the Member must be retrained in full that award. The table below sets out the maximum non-proficiency period for each award with a Skills Maintenance component.
| Course Category | Lifesaving Award | Maximum Non-proficiency Period |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Rescue | Surf Rescue Certificate | 60 months |
| Bronze Medallion | 60 months | |
| Radio Operator Certificate | 60 months | |
| Silver Medallion Patrol Captain | TBC months | |
| Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue | 60 months | |
| Gold Medallion | 36 months | |
| First Aid & Emergency Care | Advanced Resuscitation Techniques** | 36 months |
| Powercraft | Side-by-Side Vehicle | Not Applicable |
| Inflatable Rescue Boat Crew | 60 months | |
| Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver | 60 months | |
| Statewide Services | Rescue Watercraft Operator Certificate* | 60 months |