We would like to encourage our Sorrento Surf Life Saving Volunteers to continue learning and stay up to date with their awards.
2025/2026 Courses
Leadership Development Day
A scenario-based day designed to build confidence, communication, and leadership among the next generation of club leaders (you!) delivered by Erin.
- When: 18 October (Saturday) 9 am-3pm
- Where: Sorrento Activity Centre, 823 Melbourne Road, Sorrento
ART/FA (Advanced Resuscitation Techniques / First Aid)
Advance Resuscitation Techniques
This course teaches volunteer lifesavers advanced skills in resuscitation, including the use of oxygen, airway management devices, and defibrillators. It’s designed to help you respond confidently to serious medical emergencies on the beach.
First Aid:
The First Aid course covers essential first aid skills, including treating wounds, burns, fractures, and medical emergencies. It prepares you to provide immediate care and support until professional help arrives.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE - LSV TRAINING PORTAL AND COMPLETE THE COURSE ONLINE MODULES PRIOR TO TRAINING DAY.
- When: 25 October (Saturday)
- Time: 9am-5:30pm
- Where: Sorrento Activity Centre, 823 Melbourne Road, Sorrento
Resuscitation
This course teaches essential lifesaving skills, including CPR and basic airway management. It prepares volunteers to respond quickly and effectively to breathing and cardiac emergencies on the beach or in the community.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE - LSV TRAINING PORTAL AND COMPLETE THE COURSE ONLINE MODULES PRIOR TO TRAINING DAY.
- When: 25 October (Saturday)
- Time: 9am-11am
- Where: Sorrento Activity Centre, 823 Melbourne Road, Sorrento
SRC (Surf Rescue Certificate)
This course teaches essential surf lifesaving skills, including water rescues, CPR, and basic first aid. The SRC is required to participate in water safety and nipper coaching programs.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE - LSV TRAINING PORTAL AND COMPLETE THE COURSE ONLINE MODULES PRIOR TO TRAINING DAY.
- When: 1-2 and 8-9 November (Saturday/Sunday)
- Time: Sat 12:30-5:30pm / Sun 8:30 am-3:30pm
- Where: Original Club House (up near water towers above beach)
**ADDITIONAL SESSIONS ARE BEING PLANNED - SUCH AS EVERY SUNDAY DURING NIPPERS FOR NIPPERS PARENTS - RUNNING FOR 10 WEEKS
Skills Maintenance
This annual refresher course is mandatory for all volunteer surf lifesavers, including those holding SRC, Bronze, and Silver Medallions. The course covers essential skills such as CPR, rescue techniques, and first aid updates, ensuring every lifesaver is up to date and ready to participate safely in patrols, water safety, and club programs throughout the season.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE - LSV TRAINING PORTAL AND COMPLETE THE COURSE ONLINE MODULES PRIOR TO TRAINING DAY.
- When: 6 December (Saturday)
- Time: All Day
- Where: Original Club House (up near water towers above beach)
Bronze Medallion
The Bronze Medallion is the core surf lifesaving qualification. This course covers surf rescue techniques, CPR, first aid, and emergency response skills. Completing the Bronze Medallion qualifies you to patrol beaches, provide water safety, and support club activities as a volunteer lifesaver.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE - LSV TRAINING PORTAL AND COMPLETE THE COURSE ONLINE MODULES PRIOR TO TRAINING DAY.
- When: 5-9 January (M-F)
- Time: 9am-5pm daily
- Where: Original Club House (up near water towers above beach)
Access video tutorials from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) to help you navigate the training portal with ease. These step-by-step guides are designed to assist you with, searching upcoming awards, enrolling in award training and completing the online e-Learning that your will need to complete your award. Visit these YouTube tutorials to make the most of these resources and streamline your training experience.
