Programmes
Bronze Star
This is a secondary school student award. Holders of this award are not trained or qualified to attempt any form of contact rescue involving conscious persons in deep water.
AIM: To develop skills and knowledge of safe water rescue and survival.
Bronze Medallion
Holders of this award are recognised as having gained a minimum standard as a qualified lifesaver.
AIM: To develop the level of knowledge, judgement, technique and physical ability required to carry out safe water rescues.
MINIMAL AGE: 14 years or year in which the candidate turns 14.
PREREQUISITE: It is advantageous if candidates hold the Bronze Star Award.
Bronze Cross
AIM: To further develop the level of judgement, technique and physical ability required to carry out water rescues.
PREREQUISITE: Bronze Medallion.
Advanced Lifesaving Strand
Award of Merit
AIM: To develop advanced rescue and judgement skills. The candidate must perform with skill, sensitivity and understanding.
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years or year in which the candidate turns 15.
PREREQUISITE: Bronze Cross.
Distinction
AIM: To provide an opportunity for continuous striving for excellence and maturity of response to emergency situations. The candidate must achieve a high level of rescue knowledge and skill. Each test item must be performed with distinction.
MINIMUM AGE: 16 years or year in which the candidate turns 16.
PREREQUISITE: Award of Merit.