Surf Lifesaving Australia mandates yearly skills maintenance activities (‘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.
SLS Australia requires proficiencies to be completed by 31st Dec 2024. There will be no further dates after 7th December 2024.
Please follow the steps below to lock in a time for each relevant 2024/25 Skills Maintenance (‘Proficiency’)
SRC & BRONZE PROFICIENCIES
2024/25 SRC & Bronze Face-to-Face Proficiencies
| Date | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 7th Sept | 8:00-9.25am | 9.45 – 11.10am |
| Sun 29th Sept | 8:00-9.25am | 9.45 – 11.10am |
| Sun 13th Oct | 8:00-9.25am | 9.45 – 11.10am |
| Sat 26th Oct | 8:00-9.25am | 9.45 – 11.10am |
| Sun 10th Nov | 8:00-9.25am | 9.45 – 11.10am |
| Sat 7th Dec | 8:00-9.25am | 9.45 – 11.10am |
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.
You need to be a Financial Member for the 2024/25 season before you complete your proficiency. If you have not already registered open your SLS Members portal and click on renew.
NOTE: If you can’t remember your username you can request it by emailing 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 8:00am or Session Two which starts 9:45am.
- 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.
REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR ANY ADDITIONAL PROFICIENCIES YOU REQUIRE
Select one session from the Training Calendar, under e-learning in your SLS Members portal area.
You must have completed any online elements to each proficiency before attending one of the Face to Face sessions below.
IRB PROFICIENCIES
You MUST also complete a Bronze medallion proficiency.
2024/25 IRB Crew & Driver Proficiency times
| Date | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7th Sept | 6:45-7:45am | 8:00-9:00am | 9.15-10.15am |
| Sun 29th Sept | 6:45-7:45am | 8:00-9:00am | 9.15-10.15am |
| Sun 13th Oct | 6:45-7:45am | 8:00-9:00am | 9.15-10.15am |
| Sat 26th Oct | 6:45-7:45am | 8:00-9:00am | 9.15-10.15am |
| Sun 10th Nov | 6:45-7:45am | 8:00-9:00am | 9.15-10.15am |
| Sat 7th Dec | 6:45-7:45am | 8:00-9:00am | 9.15-10.15am |
ART PROFICIENCIES
If you also hold a Bronze Medallion you will need to complete that proficiency in addition to the ART proficiency.
2024/25 ART Proficiency times
| Date | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 7th Sept | 8:00-9:00am | 9:30-10:30am |
| Sun 29th Sept | 8:00-9:00am | 9:30-10:30am |
| Sun 13th Oct | 8:00-9:00am | 9:30-10:30am |
| Sat 26th Oct | 8:00-9:00am | 9:30-10:30am |
| Sun 10th Nov | 8:00-9:00am | 9:30-10:30am |
| Sat 7th Dec | 8:00-9:00am | 9:30-10:30am |
