Bronze Medallion

The Bronze Medallion is the award that must be attained before a person is
deemed fit to become a member of a Beach Patrol. The minimum age for completing
the Bronze Medallion Award is 15 years. To start training for the Bronze
Medallion, a candidate must complete a 400 metre pool swim in 9 minutes or less
and become a member of Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club. Upon completing the
swimming test, candidates now begin their training in such areas as:

• Surf Awareness

• Carries and Support

• Rescue Techniques

• Emergency Care

• Basis Resuscitation

• Resuscitation (CPR)

• Inshore Rescue Boat Crewing

• Radio Operations

• Basic First Aid

• Surf Skills

• Patrols

The list is extensive; however Picnic Bay Surf Lifesavers are proficient and fully
conversant in all areas of surf lifesaving after passing their final examination. Further
learning occurs on patrol on the beach, with the Patrol Captain taking an active
role in developing the skills and awareness of those members within his or
her patrol.