Surf Lifesaving Australia mandates yearly proficiencies for all our lifesavers to ensure you remain well-equipped to handle the unpredictable nature of ocean environments – fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring preparedness for any emergency scenario that you & your patrol team may face throughout the year.
So, please follow the steps below to lock in a time for your 2023/24 Skills Maintenance ASAP
Remember there are 2 components to Proficiency
- Online Proficiency Course
- Face2Face skills Proficiency
We have scheduled 600 Face2Face proficiency slots. We know it can be tricky to fit in but please help us out and make sure you prioritise it – it’s only 1½ hours of your time.
SLS Australia requires Proficiencies to be completed by 31st Dec 2023. There will be no further dates after 9th December – all our trainers will be taking a well-deserved break by then!
2023/24 Face 2 Face Proficiencies
| Date | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 17th September | 8-9.20am | 9.30 – 10.50am |
| Saturday 14th October | 8-9.20am | 9.30 – 10.50am |
| Sunday 29th October | 8-9.20am | 9.30 – 10.50am |
| Sunday 12th November | 8-9.20am | 9.30 – 10.50am |
| Saturday 18th November | 8-9.20am | 9.30 – 10.50am |
| Saturday 9th December | 8-9.20am | 9.30 – 10.50am |
Take Note
- Proficiencies are managed online – you must complete your Online Proficiency before attending your Face2Face Proficiency – Trainers have NO ACCESS to update your Face2Face proficiency until that is complete
- Each date consists of 2 sessions – you only need to attend one
- There will be 50 candidates max at each session who will be split into 2 groups of 25. One group to complete wet, the other dry and then swap
- Please show up 15 mins before your start time to help us keep things on track
- Come dressed and ready for the WET session – high vis vest, wetsuit if you get cold & something warm to wear after. The Wet and Dry sessions will run back to back – there will be no time to change mid-session.
- If your plans change, please log back in and remove yourself from the proficiency date (to free it up for another member) and re-enrol in a new date
- Follow the Step by Step instructions below to complete your proficiency or download our Instructions for Proficiencies
You need to be a Financial Member for the 2023/24 season before you complete your proficiency. If you have not already registered open your SLS Members portal and click on renew.
NOTE: Your email will be whatever you registered with. If you have any issues you can confirm the email and mobile you used to register with admin@manlylsc.com. If you have any other issues you will need to contact the SLSHelpdesk and lodge a ticket.
The Online modules can be found in your SLS Members portal under: Elearning/Training Library:
- ENROL in the award that applies to you and follow the instructions. You must watch the video in full and ensure to complete all sections.
- If you are over 15 and have completed your Bronze Medallion, choose the Bronze Medallion box.
- If you are under 15 and completed your SRC choose to enrol in the SRC Skills Maintenance.
Proficiencies are managed online – you must complete your Online Proficiency before attending your Face2Face Proficiency – Trainers have NO ACCESS to update your Face2Face proficiency until that is complete.
How to find your Online proficiency course
Go into your SLS Portal Account
- Under eLearning/Training Events
- Scroll through the calendar & select a Skills Maintenance date.
- Select EITHER Session 1 which starts 8am or Session Two which starts 9.30am.
- Please read through and then click on bottom right hand button ENROL.
- Follow any, and all Instructions.
If your plans change, please log back in and remove yourself from the proficiency date and re-enrol in a new date.
Trainers have NO ACCESS to update your Face2Face proficiency until your Online Proficiency is complete so make sure you get it done first.
How to enrol in a Face2Face Proficiency session
The PSAR35 Manual has moved this season and can now be found under your SLS Members Portal under eLearning/Training Resources.
How to find the PSAR35Manual
HAVE you completed Step 2 – Your Online Proficiency? Trainers have NO ACCESS to update your Face2Face Proficiency until you have done so.
Please turn up 15mins before to help us all keep to time
- Come dressed and ready for the WET session – high vis vest, wetsuit if you get cold & something warm to wear after. The Wet and Dry sessions will run back to back – there will be no time to change mid-session.
Practical – Dry
- Primary assessment DRSABCD live patient
- Hip and Shoulder Roll
- CPR with defib, 1 and 2 person on child & adult manikin with breathing included.
- Signals
Practical – Wet
- Bronze 200mRun/200mSwim/200mRun
- SRC 100mRun/100mSwim/100mRun
- Tube Rescue
- Radio Use and maintenance (may be done in dry session depending on time and numbers)
