Silver Medallion
Proficiency is required in the prerequisites for this award to remain current.
The prerequisites are:
- Complete a 400-metre swim in 8 minutes or less in a swimming pool of no less than 25m length
- Hold and be proficient in the SLSA Bronze Medallion (and hold the Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
SLSWA recommends that all current patrol captains and vice-captains undertake the Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue online course as part of their skills maintenance. This online course forms the search and rescue (SAR) module of both the Silver Medallion Beach Management and Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR) courses.