CPR is one of the most valuable skills you can have. It works anywhere, in any emergency, and it empowers you to make the people and places around you safer.

The skills and knowledge to perform CPR in an emergency.

HLTAID009: Provide CPR

At least 12 years old on the day of your final assessment.

Builds on CPR, giving you the skills to use specialised equipment for resuscitation and oxygen therapy in complex situations, in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

• Resuscitation (CPR)
• The human body
• Advanced resuscitation techniques, including oxygen resuscitation, bag-valve-mask, and suction equipment

HLTAID009: Provide CPR
HLTAID015: Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy

At least 15 years old on the day of your final assessment.

First Aid training gives you the confidence to act when something goes wrong. Stepping in straight away can save a life, or stop someone from being permanently disabled.

• Resuscitation (CPR)
• The human body
• Bleeding
• Respiratory emergencies
• Medical conditions
• Head and spinal injuries
• Fractures and dislocations
• Temperature emergencies
• Poisoning and envenomation

HLTAID009: Provide CPR
HLTAID010: Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID011: Provide First Aid

At least 14 years old on the day of your final assessment.

Already hold your Bronze Medallion? SMAR takes your patrolling skills further, into advanced lifesaving operations and rescue techniques for search and rescue.

• Advanced skills and knowledge for search and rescue operations
• A taste of Advanced Lifesaving Camp content, with hands-on search and rescue scenarios

PUA30322: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search & Rescue)

• Current Bronze Medallion
• At least 16 years old on the day of your final assessment

SMPC equips you to confidently lead a lifesaving team and manage a beach as a nominated Patrol Captain.

• The roles and responsibilities of a Patrol Captain
• Applying leadership principles to motivate and engage your team
• Coordinating lifesaving incidents on both land and water
• Correct management procedures and policies (SOPs) for patrol captains
• Running team briefings, patrol set-up and pack-down, and basic beach management

• Online e-learning modules (before face-to-face training)
• On-the-job training (before face-to-face training)
• Face-to-face sessions

• At least 17 years old on the day of your final assessment
• Hold a proficient Bronze Medallion
• Hold at least one other lifesaving award
• Have at least 2 years of active patrolling experience
• Complete the On-the-Job Checklist and e-learning before your first session

Lifesaving Director: sas.mcnamara@portseasurf.com.au
SMPC Lead Facilitator: jack.white@portseasurf.com.au

IRBs are used for surf rescue, retrieval, and water safety at events and patrols across Australia. They’re a core part of the surf lifesaving toolkit, rescuing thousands of people every year.

• Working with IRBs
• IRB equipment, operation checks, and maintenance
• Crewing an IRB and performing IRB rescues
• Search and rescue operations

PUASAR015: Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation

• Current Bronze Medallion
• At least 15 years old on the day of your final assessment

The IRB Drivers Certificate is one of the most sought-after – and toughest – awards in the surf lifesaving pathway. Essential for water safety at our events and camps, and a requirement for our patrols to meet Life Saving Victoria’s standards.

• How an inflatable boat handles and moves in the surf
• Legal and procedural requirements set by the club, Life Saving Victoria, and the state
• Performing confidently and safely in and out of the surf, including rescues, navigating obstacles, and patient extraction

By the end of camp you’ll be able to drive, launch, and navigate an IRB safely, perform rescues, and maintain the vessel.

Portsea SLSC covers most training and camp living costs. In return, candidates are expected to attend a driver/crewman requalification at the start of the following season and attend rostered patrols.

• Current Bronze Medallion and IRB Crew Certificate
• At least 16 years old to commence training; at least 17 on the date of final assessment
• Current state marine licence

Side-by-side vehicles (ATVs) are one of lifesaving’s most useful tools on patrol – transporting IRBs, rescue watercraft, and supporting search and rescue missions.

• The roles, responsibilities, and limitations of lifesaving vehicles
• Operating an SSV safely and responsibly
• Pre and post-operation checks and maintenance
• Relevant laws and SOPs around SSVs

This is an SLSA induction award. It is not currently aligned to a nationally recognised unit of competency.

• At least 18 years old
• Hold a current Victorian driver’s licence (full or probationary)

Portsea Surf Academy is the natural next step after U13 Nippers, built for 13 to 14 year olds. An intensive program that turns experienced Nippers into future lifesaving leaders, with a strong focus on advanced swimming and board skills.

• CPR certification
• Advanced swimming and board skills
• Ironman training and competitive technique
• Rescue principles and emergency response
• Real-world scenarios and rescue simulations
• A direct pathway into SRC

• Sunday 27 December 2026 — Accreditation swim (Quarantine)
• Tuesday 29 December 2026 — Day 1 (Quarantine)
• Thursday 31 December 2026 — Day 2 (Portsea Back Beach)
• Saturday 2 January 2027 — Day 3 (Portsea Back Beach)
• Monday 4 January 2027 — Day 4 (Portsea Back Beach)

Registration Priority registration (U13 Nippers alumni): Saturday 19 September 2026, 10am AEST General registration: Saturday 26 September 2026, 10am AEST

• Active family club membership
• Child must be 13 years of age by 13 December 2026

$200 per participant

education@portseasurf.com.au