Why Get Involved in Training?

Our programs are practical, rewarding, and built for members of all ages and experience levels — whether you’re 13 or 60+, there’s a course suited to your goals.

Courses You Can Join

Award	Min Age	Pre-requisites	Requalification	Trainer	Assessor
Nipper Rescue Certificate (NRC)	13	200m swim in 6 mins	Annually	BM Trainer	BM Assessor
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)	13	200m swim in 5 mins	Annually	BM Trainer	External BM Assessor
Bronze Medallion (BM)	15	400m swim in 9 mins	Annually	BM Trainer	External BM Assessor
Radio Operator (RO)	13	None	Annually	BM Trainer	BM Assessor
Resuscitation Certificate	10	None	Annually	BM Trainer	BM Assessor
IRB Crew (IRBC)	15	Bronze Medallion	Annually	IRBC Trainer	IRBD Assessor
IRB Driver (IRBD)	17	BM, IRBC, RST, Driver’s Licence	Annually	IRBD Trainer	External IRBD Assessor
RWC Operator	18	BM, RST, Driver’s Licence	Annually	RWC Trainer	External RWC Assessor
SM Aquatic Rescue (SMAR)	16	BM, 400m swim in 8 mins	Annually	SMAR Trainer	SMAR Assessor
SM Patrol Captain (SMPC)	17	Bronze Medallion	Not required	SMPC Facilitator	SMPC Facilitator
Advanced Resuscitation (ART)	15	First Aid	Annually	ART Facilitator	ART Facilitator
Pain Management (PM)	18	BM, ART, First Aid	Every 2 years	PM Facilitator	PM Facilitator

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Keeping Your Skills Sharp — Skills Maintenance

Most qualifications require an annual Skills Maintenance Check (SMC). These refreshers keep your skills current and ready for real-world rescues — and are a great way to reconnect with your patrol team.

Members must pre-enrol to attend a Skills Maintenance Event.

1. Log on to Members Hub — hub.sls.com.au
2. Go to eLearning — Click ‘Application’ → ‘eLearning’ in the top menu
3. Login to eLearning — Click the red ‘Login to eLearning’ button
4. Find your event — Select ‘Training Event’ from the left menu and navigate the calendar
5. Enrol — Select the event and click ‘Enrol’

Members unable to register online must contact proficiency@triggisland.com before attending. The Education team may be unable to accommodate non-pre-registered arrivals on the day.

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Share What You Know — Become a Trainer or Assessor

Our training team is always looking for enthusiastic members to step into leadership roles. You don’t need to be an expert — just bring your energy and willingness to help.

How to Become a Trainer

1. Start Helping Out — Assist in sessions to get a feel for training
2. Complete Online Modules — Child Safety and Surf Risk Awareness
3. Log Your Experience — Complete the WA Probationary Trainer Logbook over two courses
4. Attend the WA Training Officer Course
5. Be Mentored — Deliver three sessions supported by an experienced club trainer
6. Get Certified — Submit your logbook and lesson plans to receive your Trainer Award

Become a Facilitator (Advanced Courses)

Already a Trainer and Assessor? You can apply to become a Facilitator for specialist courses like First Aid, ART, and SMPC.

Staying Current as a Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator (TAF)

TAF accreditation requires active involvement every two years — attend an SLSWA in-service and log at least 12 points per award. Submit the TAF Currency Form (QR code available in all club training areas) before 10 December each year to keep qualifications active in Surfguard.

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