This course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to confidently manage a beach and a patrol as a Surf Life Saving Patrol Captain. The Course overview can be accessed here.
To be eligible for the Full SMPC course, members must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be a financial member of a Surf Life Saving Club
- Hold and be proficient in the Bronze Medallion/Cert II PSAR
- Have at least 2 years SLS experience on patrol
- Have completed the SM Patrol Captain eLearning
- Have completed the on-the-job Third-Party Report
To be eligible for the SMPC Bridging course, members must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be a financial member of a Surf Life Saving Club
- Hold and be proficient in the Bronze Medallion/Cert II PSAR
- Have at least 2 years SLS experience as Patrol Captain
- Have completed the SMPC Bridging Course eLearning
Course dates and session times are below. Members must be available for ALL the sessions on the course they wish to attend.

Note: Completing this form does not guarantee you a place. All pre-requisites will be checked prior to advising whether you are confirmed on the course or not.
Full confirmation details, including the course location, will be emailed to successful applicants prior to the course