Learn, Train and Save Lives
At Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club, we’re committed to equipping our members and the community with essential lifesaving skills. Our training courses provide the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to stay safe in the water, respond to emergencies, and support Surf Life Saving efforts. Whether you’re looking to become a volunteer lifesaver, improve your first aid skills, or gain vital qualifications, our courses cater to all levels. Explore our training options below and take the first step towards making a difference.
First Aid Course
Pre-requisites: Min 14 years
New dates coming soon…
Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate
IRB Crew and Drivers Course
Another date will be set later in the season depending on demand. Please register if you are interested in completing either of these courses.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
SSV & Tractor Induction
New dates coming soon…
*Following Skills Maintenance Proficiency
Silver Medallion - Patrol Caption (3 Sessions)
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No date listed for the course you're interested in?
See a course you’re interested in but there’s currently no date listed? Contact us at the button below and we will let you know once a course becomes available.
Become a Surf Lifesaver without even getting wet!
The Observers Award is is an enrty level award available to member 13 years and up of any ability. It allows you to assist with beach patrols* even if you don’t have the confidence to go in the water.
The Observers Award provides you with the skills and knowledge to read the surf and recognise someone in difficulty.
This course has online learning component that can be completed in your own time, followed by a practical assessment of signals.
So if you have always wanted to get involved, why not give this award a go?
*This award is to be utilised with another award such as a First Aid Certificate, Advanced Resuscitation or Radio Operators.
Learn more about what is involved in gaining the Observers Award.
Skills Maintenance Proficiency Requirements
Each year ALL award holders must complete their Skills Maintenance prior to 31 December.
This is a 2 step process for most; Online Theory and Face to Face
- Log into your SLS Members Area portal
- Select ‘eLearning’ studying in QLD
- Click ‘Log into eLearning’
- Log in to The Hub with your Members Area account and Password
- Click ‘Skills Maitenance’
- Select ‘Training Library’
- Select 2023 Skills Maintenance>View courses> Enrol
- Click ‘My Training’ on the side tab
- Scroll down to ‘Not Started or in Progress Courses’ and click ‘View’ on your Skills maintenance course
- Log into your SLS Members Area portal
- Select ‘eLearning’
- Click ‘Log into eLearning’
- Select ‘training event’
- Click through until you find the date you wish to attend and click that event, then click ‘Enrol’
- You will be given a list of awards you are eligible to renew. Please make sure all boxes are ticked for awards you hold then click ‘Enrol’
Contact Us
To register or for further details please contact the office on 07 5536 8474 or email cto@coolangattaslsc.com.au. Alternatively, complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible
