The SMPC 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.
Complete this form if you wish to go on the waiting list for the course and have met the eligibility requirements below:
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
The Third-Party Report is referenced in Module 1 of the eLearning package:

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