Bronze Medallion (Requalification)
Issued by
Methodist Ladies' College
The Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. Earners of this badge have developed and demonstrated personal survival skills and the knowledge and skills to develop the level of judgement, technique and physical ability required to safely carry out water rescues. It is suited to anyone who wishes to develop confidence to carry out water rescues in personal or work situations.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Theory and or practical demonstration of resuscitation skills
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Successful completion of a 400m (practice) swim, evenly distributed between freestyle, breaststroke, survival backstroke, and side stroke
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Theory and or practical demonstration of entries and exits from the water, rescues, non-contact / contact / timed tows, search patterns, and rescue scenarios
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Successful completion of a theory test consisting of 21 multiple choice questions and 9 written response questions.