Education

Our dedicated instructors are here to guide you on your journey towards becoming a Water Safety helper, certified lifeguard or simply boosting your confidence in the waves.

Our mission is to equip individuals with the skills necessary to enhance water safety during Woodside Nippers Sundays and Life Saving Patrols. Whether you're a newcomer or looking to upskill, our courses cover essential ocean safety, rescue techniques, and first aid. 

Courses Available:

Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)

The Surf Rescue Certificate must be completed by members minimum age of 13. This award requires the ability to swim 200m within 5 minutes. Skills taught are basic resuscitation, first aid and surf rescues. An examination is held after 6 to 7 weeks training by a qualified instructor from the Club.

Bronze Medallion

Eligibility for this award requires the candidate to swim 400m in under 9 minutes. Candidates must perform simulated ocean rescues using a variety of equipment. Skills taught include resuscitation and first aid, radio procedures and communication, and surf knowledge. This course usually runs from 6 to 10 weeks and involves an exam conducted by external assessors.

Advanced Courses

Members are able to further their life saving qualifications by completing advanced training courses. These courses include:

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Provide First Aid Certificate

Pain Management

Trainers & Assessors

IRB Crew person

IRB Driver

Community Courses

Are you a school group or small business and want to get your workplace qualified?

We now offer a range of courses to members of the public. If you would like to find out how we can help you, please contact the Director of Education at education@mandurahslsc.asn.au.

Upcoming Courses are available through our Club Education Coordinator and can be found on our Training and Education page, social media or via our club newsletter.