Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR)
This course aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to participate in search and rescue operations.
Prerequisites:
Minimum 16 years of age (on the day of final assessment)
Financial member of the Surf Life Saving Club
Complete a 400 metre swim in 8 minutes or less in a swimming pool of no less than 25m length
Proficient in Bronze Medallion
Free for NCSLSC members
Course Dates:
SMAR #1 - 2025 - all three sessions must be attended
Wednesday 8 October Theory 1800-2100 @Floreat
Saturday 11 October Practical 0700-1200 @North Cottesloe
Sunday 12 October Practical 0700-1200 @Cottesloe
Note: sessions will occur at multiple sites including Floreat, North Cottesloe and Cottesloe Surfclubs
Future courses - To be confirmed - please register an expression of interest below
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Course length is estimated at about 6 hours (dependent on group size and prior knowledge/abilities). This includes practical sessions and the assessment.
Prelearning
SLSA eLearning modules (approx 2 hours) this should be started prior to the first course day unless you are a late registration.
What to Bring
Wetsuit/bathers
Goggles
Towel
Dry change of clothes
Food & Drink
Learning outcomes
Contribute to preparation activities for search and rescue operations
Interpret task information
Use basic navigational techniques
Select appropriate search and rescue equipment
Perform search and rescue of a missing person
Identify hazards to self, bystanders and patient at an incident scene
Minimise risks
Select appropriate personal protective equipment
Communicate incident details to relevant personnel at appropriate stages
Demonstrate an advanced water entry technique
Describe search patterns
Operate as a member of a search team
Perform retrieval of a submerged object at a depth of 3-5 meters below the surface
Participate in a night search operation
Demonstrate recovery and stand down procedures
Complete operational documentation
Perform equipment recovery, cleaning and maintenance in line with organisational procedures
Describe symptoms of operational stress and sources of support
Assessment
Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the work-place. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.