The Youth SRC–BM Transition Course is designed to support young Surf Life Saving members progressing from their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) to the Bronze Medallion (BM). This award builds on existing SRC skills and introduces advanced surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations, radio use, resuscitation, emergency care, spinal management, teamwork, communication, and patrol operations.

This course is ideal for youth members who wish to:

• Perform as a qualified lifesaver after turning 15
• Compete in surf sports requiring Bronze Medallion proficiency
• Continue along the SLS Aquatic Rescue or Powercraft training pathway

Pre‑Requisites

Participants must:

• Be a current financial member for the 2026/2027 season
• Hold a current and proficient SRC (Surfguard reflective)
• Have completed their SRC within the last 3 years
• Be 15 years old on the final assessment date
• Attend all sessions
• Complete a 400m qualifying swim in under 9 minutes
• Have completed 10+ patrolling hours as an SRC holder in the 2025/2026 season

Course Cost

$70 per Youth Member
Payment must be made before starting the online course via the Sorrento Payment Portal:
https://members.sls.com.au/members/pay

Please select:
Sorrento SLSC (Inc) WA → Course Fee
Add description: Participant Name, SRC‑BM April 2027

Registration closes: 31 March 2027
Course capacity: 21 participants

Course Schedule

All sessions are compulsory. If you cannot attend all dates, please consider a future course.

#3 BM Transition Course (15hrs + Online)

Course Limit: 21 participants
Online BM Course Opens: 17 March (3 weeks prior)

• Wed 07/04– Intro Session
  5:30pm–7:00pm, Training Room

The below sessions will cover Spinal, Radio, Scenarios, Signals, Patrol

• Wed 21/04 – First Aid & Resuscitation (Full Day: 8.30am – 4.00pm)
• Thurs 29/04, (5.30pm – 7.00pm)
• Sat 01/05, (9.00am – 1.00pm)
• Sun 02/05, (9.00am – 1.00pm)
• Sat 08/05 (9.00am – 1.00pm)
• Sun 09/05 – Final Assessment

Important First Aid Note

All participants must complete the First Aid/Resuscitation training on Wednesday 21st April 2027.
If you have recently completed HLTAID011 Provide First Aid through SLSWA, this may be accepted.
Due to CPR updates, anyone who completed First Aid before mid‑August 2025 or through an external provider must attend the Resuscitation component on 21st April.

Online Course Component

Log into your sls.com.au Member Portal → Training Library
Select: SLS – Aquatic Rescue → Bronze Medallion
Do not select the SRC–BM Transition Course.

FAQ

Pre‑Qualifying Swim:
400m in 8 minutes or less.

Assessment Swim Requirements:
Run–Swim–Rescue in 3 minutes 30 seconds:

• 100m run
• 100m swim with rescue tube (fins allowed)
• Tube rescue + 100m patient tow (not timed)
• Assist patient to water’s edge
  This will be practiced during the course.

Online Training Access:
Access instructions will be sent once registration closes (or earlier if capacity is reached).

Questions?

Contact:
Community Education Administrator – Skye

Email: educationadmin@sorrentoslsc.org.au
or
Youth Training Coordinator – Jeff
Email: youth@sorrentoslsc.org.au
Text: 0400 320 514