Qualifications and Awards

Through our parent organisation, Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ), Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club actively supports the ongoing training and development of its members. A wide range of educational opportunities are available at a club, local, regional and national level and members are invited to contact us if they are interested in attending a course or wish to work towards gaining a particular qualification.

TMSLSC members commonly work towards some of the following qualifications:

Surf Lifeguard Award:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 14 years or over. See Become a lifeguard

First Aid Level 1:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 14 years or over

First Aid Level 2:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 15 years or over, First Aid level 1

First Aid Level 3:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 17 years or over, First Aid levels 1 and 2

First Aid Pain Relief Module:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 18 years or over, First Aid levels 1, 2 and 3

Marine VHF Radio Operators:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 14 years or over, Refreshed Surf Lifeguard Award

Intermediate Lifeguard School:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 15 years or over, Refreshed Surf Lifeguard Award, Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate, Current SLS First Aid level 1, min 1 season active patrolling experience, swim 400m in under 8 minutes, club endorsement, IRB Crewperson module (recommended)

Advanced Lifeguard School:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 18 years or over, Refreshed Surf Lifeguard Award, Current First Aid Level 1 & 2, Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate, Senior Lifeguard Award – Patrol Captain, Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB drivers, Swim 800m in under 14 mins, Run 3km in under 20 mins, Club endorsement to attend.

Senior Lifeguard Award – Patrol Captain:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 15 years or over, Refreshed Surf Lifeguard Award, Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate, Current SLS First Aid level 1, min 2 years patrolling experience.

IRB Crewpersons Module:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 14 years or over, Refreshed Surf Lifeguard Award

Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Drivers:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 16 years or over, Refreshed Surf Lifeguard Award (and held for at least 6 months), IRB Crewpersons certificate, Marine VHF Radio Operators Certificate.

Surf Lifeguard Instructors Award:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 16 years or over, Refreshed Surf Lifeguard Award, Current SLS First Aid level 1

IRB Instructors Award:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC, 18 years or over, Refreshed Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB drivers, Current SLS First Aid Level 1,

Surf Official Level 1:

Pre requisites: Member of TMSLSC

Introduction to Surf Coaching: