How hard is it to get a Bronze Medallion?
How hard is it to get a Bronze Medallion?
To qualify to do the Bronze Medallion you must be able to swim 400m under 9 minutes (or 8:45 at Bronte Surf Club). For some people, this can be challenging, especially if you have not been swimming regularly or if you are a self-taught swimmer.
How long does it take to get your Bronze Medallion?
A fantastic way to get your Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate in four days. The first three days see candidates trained in both the dry and wet components of each award. On the fourth day, candidates are put through their assessment.
What is involved in the Bronze Medallion?
The Bronze Medallion develops knowledge, judgement and skills in rescue, personal survival and emergency care and is awarded in recognition of the ability to perform aquatic rescues in a safe and efficient manner. The Bronze Medallion will test the candidate’s knowledge, fitness, skills and judgement.
How many laps is a Bronze Medallion?
Prerequisite Swim | Participants must swim 400m (16 laps of Avalon Beach pool) in nine (9) minutes or less. This swim will be conducted prior to enrolment in the course.
How do I prepare for bronze medallion?
- Check requirements! The pre-requisite for Bronze Medallion is to be either 13 years old or a Bronze Star holder.
- Swim!
- Sleep!
- Bring snacks!
- Bring 2-3 towels!
- Check the Weather!
- Check your email!
How often do you have to renew your bronze medallion?
every 12 months
Re-Accreditation: The Bronze Medallion is only valid for a 12 month period. If you proceed and obtain your Pool Lifeguard Licence, there is no need to renew your Bronze Medallion, however if you are using your Bronze Medallion as a vocational qualification, you will need to renew it every 12 months.
How many lengths is 400m?
50 Meter Pool (Olympic Size)
| Miles | Yards | Lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 50 meters (from wall to wall) | 1 length | |
| 100 meters | 2 lengths | |
| ¼ mile (Sprint Distance) | about 400 meters | 8 lengths |
| ½ mile | about 800 meters | 16 lengths |
Is Bronze Star the same as bronze medallion?
The Bronze Star is an award for secondary school students. The Bronze Star will test the candidate’s knowledge, fitness, skills and judgement and is a step towards achieving the iconic Bronze Medallion.
What are the bronze swimming levels?
Swim Patrol has three levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star. These programs continue to develop participants’ swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society’s Bronze Medal awards.
How fast can the average person swim 400 meters?
So, they spend an inordinate time with their head up, which throws off their body position in the water and makes swimming exponentially more difficult and slow. The average time at a well attended Sprint Triathlon for 400 meters is going to be around 14 minutes. The competitors will do it in 6–8 minutes.
Does Bronze Medallion include CPR?
Perform a primary victim assessment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED);
When do you need a bronze medallion in Australia?
Many schools and aquatic facilities throughout Australia require employees to have an industry recognised lifesaving award, such as the Bronze Medallion, to enable them to conduct aquatic programs.
Do you need a bronze medallion to be a lifeguard?
Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current). Instruction & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors teach and evaluate most items, but only Bronze Examiners may certify candidates.
How to qualify for the SLS bronze medallion?
To commence training for the Bronze Medallion you must: 1 Be a financial member of an SLS club; 2 Be at least 15 years of age on the final assessment date; 3 Complete an unaided swim of 400 m in 9 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than… More
How long is the bronze medallion intensive course?
This course is run over two days with the third day for the assessment. Gain your Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion, a worldwide recognised qualification in a 4 day intensive course. This is the ultimate course for those wishing to become a Surf Lifesaver.
