Bronze Medallion Accredited
Overview
Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion course is a nationally recognised course that focuses on developing the participants’ survival and rescue skills enabling them to make the correct decisions in an aquatic emergency. The Bronze Medallion course will enhance your personal survival skills while providing you with the knowledge and skills to develop the level of judgement‚ technique and physical ability required to safely perform water rescues.
This course additionally contains delivery and assessment of the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), inline with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
You are required to have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability to perform the required aquatic skills. With these skills learnt and developed through this course are a great introduction to becoming a Pool Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor.
Delivery Mode
This course requires the completion of an online module prior to attendance at the face-to-face course. Only those who have completed the online module in full will be able to attend this course. (Study time: recommended 3 hours).
The course covers a range of water safety topics including safe water practices; survival in the water; self-preservation; recognising an emergency; assessment before and during a rescue; priorities for rescue; resuscitation; acceptance of responsibility; use of bystanders; emergency care; and contacting emergency services.
The amount of training is approximately 9 hours, comprising of:
- Online Learning and Assessment: 3 hours
- Face-to-face Course: 6 hours
Outcomes
To achieve a Statement of Attainment, candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions.
Upon successful course completion of the course participants will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Training certificate (Statement of Attainment). Units of Competency achievable through this course include:
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy
ACSF 2/3 in Learning, Reading and ACSF 2 level in Numeracy and Oral Communication. View the Australian Core Skills Framework for more information.
If you need support, or are unsure if this course is right for you - contact us, we're here to help.
- Read the Accredited Bronze Medallion Course Information Document (Includes what to bring)
- Click here to view on-course requirements of the Accredited Bronze Medallion Course.
Eligibility:
Candidates are required to have proficient swimming skills including the ability to perform survival strokes such as lifesaving backstroke and sidestroke.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Click here to review the Bronze Medallion Accredited Course requirements.
For practical assessment details, view the Bronze Medallion Accredited Practical Assessment Overview Document.
ACSF 2/3 in Learning, Reading and ACSF 2 level in Numeracy and Oral Communication. View the Australian Core Skills Framework for more information.
If you need support, or are unsure if this course is right for you - contact us, we're here to help.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
Participants wishing to complete this training are to be 14 years of age or turning 14 in the calendar within which the course is to be held to participate in this course.
USI REQUIREMENT:
To enrol in this course Candidates must possess a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Click here to visit the USI site and register this with your Royal Life Saving Office.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT:
You have read and accept the terms and conditions outlined in the RLSSA Code of Practice, Student Handbook and Privacy Notice.
Please Note: This course consists of one or more Units of Competency and we assess your performance using a competency based approached, which means you are evaluated on whether you can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge to industry standards.
You will be marked as:
- Competent (C) - You have met all requirements
- Not Yet Competent (NYC) - You need more evidence or practice
- Practical tasks or assessments
- Written questions or responses
- Third party evidence (e.g. workplace supervisor submissions)
If you are marked Not Yet Competent (NYC), you will receive feedback and along with further opportunities to be reassessed. Our goal is to ensure you're job-ready and confident in your abilities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. We understand that learners have different needs and may require reasonable adjustments to ensure fair access to training and assessment.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to support your learning, please contact us to discuss your requirements. Adjustments must align with training package requirements and must not compromise the integrity of the competency being assessed.
PRE-COURSE LEARNING: Candidates are required to complete their online learning prior to attending their course.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Royal Life Saving Society NSW is not a CRICOS provider; it is unable to provide national training to overseas students holding a student visa.
By continuing with this enrolment‚ you are declaring you are not an overseas student holding a student visa.
Learning Outcomes:
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Bronze Medallion Accredited | 14 September 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:00 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 14 | $140.00 | |
| Bronze Medallion Accredited | 12 October 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:00 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 15 | $140.00 | |
| Bronze Medallion Accredited | 9 November 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:00 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 16 | $140.00 | |
| Bronze Medallion Accredited | 30 November 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:00 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 15 | $140.00 |