Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club offers its members many development pathways and opportunities to upskill.
Please join our Surf Lifeguard Award Course Facebook Group in order to stay informed of upcoming courses.
Lifeguard skill development:
Becoming a lifeguard is just the first step on the lifeguard pathway. There are many different options for you to upskill and work your way to becoming a senior or advanced lifeguard. There is also the option of becoming a professional lifeguard which can be a great summer job especially for high school and university students. Check out the course outlines below for more information.
Surf Lifeguard Award
To be a qualified surf lifeguard, you need to be 14 years or older and pass your surf lifeguard award, which includes:
– 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes
– run/swim/run in the surf
– resuscitation test
– rescue test
– theory questions
– practical surf knowledge test
First Aid Level 1
An introductory first aid course covering basic first aid, CPR, oxygen and an introduction to defibrillation.
First Aid Level 2
Building on Level 1 including common medical conditions, defibrillation and introduction to spinal injuries and patient transport.
First Aid Level 3
This 3 day course refines all of the skills already learnt in the previous levels plus extends the lifeguard in their knowledge of drowning physiology, and assessment of non-fatal drowning, scene management, advanced monitoring (Pulse oximetry, blood glucose, and chest auscultation) and triage.
First Aid Courses 2023:
Course One: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2023
Course Two: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August 2023
This is a two-day course for people who have either not done a first aid course before or who have let their FA1/FA2 certificate (under the old system) expire. Applicants to choose either course one or two.
Course times: 8:30 to 4pm
Course taught to SLSNZ First Aid Curriculum
First Aid Refreshers 2023:
Refresher Course One: Sunday 30th April 2023
Refresher Course Two: Sunday 27th August 2023
This is a one-day course for people who have done a first aid course before (either FA1 or FA2 under the old system or the new Surf First Aid course) and need to refresh to maintain their first aid status and who are not doing the Advanced course. Applicants to choose either course one or two.
Course times: 8:30 to 4pm
Course taught to SLSNZ First Aid Curriculum
Advanced Surf First Aid Course:
Saturday 1st July 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2023 and
Saturday 8th July 2023
This is a three-day course and includes the pain module
Course times: 9am to 5pm
Course taught to SLSNZ First Aid Curriculum
Advanced Surf First Aid Course Refresher:
Saturday 8th July 2023
This is a one-day course
Course times: 9am to 5pm
Course taught to SLSNZ First Aid Curriculum
Radio Operators First Aid Course Policy
The Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate is designed to give Surf Lifeguards the knowledge and skill needed to be able to use a VHF radio while on patrol including emergency situations.
IRB Crew Award
The first step along the IRB development pathway. Involves general IRB components such as patient rescues and IRB care.
IRB Driver Award
For those who want to drive IRB’s. The qualification has a number of theoretical and practical components such driving in the surf, solo driving and maritime regulations to prepare Surf Lifeguards for IRB use.
Patrol Captains Course
A course that provides skills and knowledge that is required to be a Patrol Captain.
National Lifeguard School / Advanced Lifeguard Award
A course that combines dynamic theory sessions with a number of intensive practical and scenario based activities extending participants both physically and mentally. If this course is successfully completed the Advanced Lifeguard Award is given which is the highest qualification a Lifeguard can get.
Instructors Award – Surf Lifeguard
A course for people who want to teach new lifeguards. Learn how to plan lessons and teach effectively.
Instructors Award – IRB
A course for people who want to teach IRB crew persons and drivers. Learn how to teach the practical and theoretical components to IRB operation.
Examiners Award – Surf Lifeguard
A course for Instructors who want to further their qualifications to be able to run and examine the Surf Lifeguard Awards.
Examiners Award – IRB
A course for Instructors who want to further their qualifications to be able to run and examine the
IRB Driver candidates.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club is now an Award unit for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
This is an award for people aged between 14 and 25.
This award is for you if you regularly:
* Take part in sport
* Enjoy learning new skills
* Volunteer your services
* Enjoy the outdoors
* Want to earn an international award for already doing some or all of the above.
For more information about the award, please click here.
If you want to register your interest or have further queries, please email mbslscfirstaid@gmail.com
Once you have informed our MBSLSC award unit leader of your interest, you will be able to register online and pay the National Office directly.
Costs are as follows:
Bronze $86.25
Silver $86.25
Gold $115
