As a member of Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club, you have access to training courses and opportunities to obtain qualifications in many areas and volunteer for a range of roles. Some courses require pre-requisite qualifications or pool swims so please ensure these are completed prior to enrolling in or commencing a course.
Courses are run throughout the season and are available to all members.
BRONZE MEDALLION AND SRC COURSE 2026
20/9/26 to 24/9/26
BRONZE MEDALLION AND SRC SKILLS MAINTENANCE 2026
19/9/26, 10/10/26, 7/11/26, 20/12/26
IRB DRIVER AND CREW SKILLS MAINTENANCE 2026
19/9/26, 25/10/26, 6/12/26
Dates are subject to change – please refer to Facebook Club Members page for most up to date information.
Chief Training Officer email [email protected]
If you wish to enrol in any course please email the CTO at least 2 weeks prior to the course start date to receive registration instructions for the SLSQ HUB and aXcelerate online learning platform. NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE TAKEN VIA TEXT OR SOCIAL MEDIA.
FIRST AID, CPR
Saturday September 13th 8:30am – 1:00pm
Monday September 21st 8:30am – 1:00pm
Sunday October 18th 8:30am – 1:00pm
Saturday November 21st 12:30pm – 5:00pm
FIRST AID, CPR, ART
Saturday September 13th 8:30am – all day
Sunday October 18th 8:30am – all day
Courses TBA as required 8:30am – all day
OBSERVERS AWARD 2026
Sun Sept 13 1pm-3pm
Sat Nov 14 2pm-4pm
IRB DRIVER AND CREW 2026
Course #1 Saturdays and Sundays Oct 17, 18, 24 and 25
Course #2 Saturdays and Sundays Nov 28 and 29, Dec 5 and 6
BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE 2026
Course #1: Sunday Sept 20th to Thursday 24th
Course #2: Sundays Oct 11th, 18th & Nov 1st, 8th,15th
Course #3: TBA if required after Christmas
SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE 2026
Course #1: Sunday Sept 20th to Thursday 24th
Course #2: Sundays Oct 11th, 18th & Nov 1st, 8th,15th
Course #3: TBA if required after Christmas
Excludes Surf Sport Carnivals 25th Oct, 22nd Nov and 6th Dec
Please email for more information.
These awards allow members of all ability levels to become patrolling lifesavers. Some members can elect to use these awards to further their careers within Surf Life Saving.
They include:
– Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
– Bronze Medallion
– Silver Medallion Beach Management
– Bronze Medallion
– Silver Medallion Beach Management
These awards are the same as those offered by other training organisations (eg. QLD Ambulance, St John’s, etc). They are offered as stand alone courses and are included in other training (eg. Bronze Medallion).
They include:
– First Aid Certificate
– CPR Certificate
– Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Since its inclusion into Surf Life Saving in the 1970s,the Inflatable Rescue Boat has become an integral piece of lifesaving equipment. The main focus of these awards is the safe operation of the IRB in the surf zone.
They include:
– IRB Crewperson
– IRB Driver
This training is offered to all members who want to contribute in other ways to the club activities.
They include:
– Surf Sports Official
– Junior Age Manager
– Trainer/Assessor
– Coach