Surf Rescue Ceertificate (SRC & ASRC)

are you ready…

… to save lives?

… to develop invaluable surf skills?

… to give back to the local community?

Course Description
The Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) teaches basic first aid, resuscitation and surf rescue skills enabling candidates to become training cadet lifesavers who can take part in beach patrols and Water Safety.

The SRC is a 20 hour course with the initial course being held over four days over two weekends in December and will include optional training and development days in the two months after.

Our aim is to engage with this cohort over the two-year period they hold their SRC and create a life-long culture where members look to the club as a space for development, opportunity and to foster positive relationships - which is something we don’t believe can be achieved simply over a four-day course.

Point Lonsdale SLSC is proud to offer training of the highest quality in the form of an intensive week-long training course. The annual courses are intended to be an intensive and high pressure program to push you to your limits and train you to become a surf life saver.

We also offer an Adult SRC. See below for additional course information.

Course Pre-Requisites

  • Must be a financial Club member prior to course registration

  • 13 years+ on 1st October

  • Able to swim 200m in less than 9 minutes.

  • For full details on pre-course requirements, click the course information pack link below.

Click the buttons below for course information and application links:

Cost
An additional cost is payable upon registration.

Course Dates
Junior SRC - TBA
Adult SRC - TBA

Skills Maintenance
An annual Skills Maintenance must be undertaken by 31st December to keep this award proficient.

Course Outcomes
The programs are designed to equip participants to a proficient standard in methods and techniques of Surf Lifesaving, including:

  • Surf awareness

  • Rescue techniques (boards/rescue tubes)

  • Resuscitation (CPR)

  • First aid

  • Communications

  • Radio operations

  • Standard patrol practices

  • Team work

  • Improve fitness

Assessment
Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. This will take place on the final day of the course.

Adult Surf Rescue Certificate (ASRC)

The Point Lonsdale 2026 Adult SRC course is scheduled for:

TBA

You will learn CPR, basic first aid and spinal management, as well as rescue techniques using a tube and rescue board.

You will need to attend all sessions.

Expressions of Interest are now open for ages 17 - 75. Please complete the course EOI using the link above.

Note: In the unlikely event that dates change, you will be notified within a reasonable timeframe.

Prerequisites:

  • Be a current active member of Point Lonsdale SLSC

  • Be able to swim 200m in a pool and jog one lap of a footy oval (a slow jog is perfectly acceptable!)

  • Be open to learning new things!

General information

Please ensure that you renew your membership online once memberships are available. You will not be accepted to participate in the courses without a membership.

Please note that once you start this application you cannot save or leave it for later. Please leave 30 minutes to complete this application.

Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to complete this award and there are no courses scheduled, please contact directortrainingandassessment@plslsc.com.au

Please Note:
To enrol in and complete the eLearning component of this course, you must first have your own SLS Members Area account. If, however, your membership has previously been managed as part of a Family Group by your parents, you may not have set one up yet.

If you haven’t created your account, please do so before attempting to enrol. If you’re unsure whether you already have an account, feel free to contact the Club Office at office@plslsc.com.au for assistance.

To create your account, visit https://members.sls.com.au/SLSA_Online/modules/login/ and follow these step-by-step instructions.

Need a Hand? We’re Here to Help

At Point Lonsdale SLSC, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to be part of our Club and programs - regardless of financial circumstances. If cost is a barrier, please know that we offer subsidies and regularly apply for community grants to support our members.

If you or your family would like to be considered for financial assistance, please refer to our financial assistance policy, or get in touch with us directly for a confidential chat - directortrainingandassessment@plslsc.com.au

We’re committed to keeping lifesaving accessible for all.

Application Considerations

Due to the nature of these courses, we have to cap the amount of available places. Because of this, PLSLSC has developed application considerations that give weight to the below criteria. Please try to keep them in mind when writing your application.

  • past involvement / connection to the Club;

  • future ability and willingness to Patrol and to be actively involved with the Club;

  • past involvement in the Nipper program;

  • attendance at the SRC Course (JBM Course only);

  • a positive past patrol attendance record (JBM Course only);

  • other members of their immediate family (e.g. sibling / parent / guardian / child) being current members;

  • past involvement in Aquatic Sports (Surf Life Saving competition);

  • members of their extended family being current member;

  • residing in the Point Lonsdale / Bellarine area; and

  • having permanent accommodation available in the vicinity.

  • having a sound understanding of lifesaving and its importance