How long does Bronze Medallion last?
a 12 month
Re-Accreditation: The Bronze Medallion is only valid for a 12 month period. If you proceed and obtain your Pool Lifeguard Licence, there is no need to renew your Bronze Medallion, however if you are using your Bronze Medallion as a vocational qualification, you will need to renew it every 12 months.
What do you need to teach Bronze Medallion?
Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current). Instruction & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors teach and evaluate most items, but only Bronze Examiners may certify candidates.
Is the Bronze Medallion hard?
To qualify to do the Bronze Medallion you must be able to swim 400m under 9 minutes (or 8:45 at Bronte Surf Club). For some people, this can be challenging, especially if you have not been swimming regularly or if you are a self-taught swimmer.
How long does Bronze Star last?
The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be “current” for 24 months from the certification date. Candidate recognition: Bronze Star medal, Bronze Star Award crest, certification card.
Does Bronze Medallion include CPR?
Perform a primary victim assessment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED);
What is the distance swim for Bronze Medallion?
400 metre
Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Includes a 400 metre timed swim within 12 minutes.
Is Bronze Star the same as Bronze Medallion?
The Bronze Star is an award for secondary school students. The Bronze Star will test the candidate’s knowledge, fitness, skills and judgement and is a step towards achieving the iconic Bronze Medallion.
How long does it take the average person to swim 400m?
So, they spend an inordinate time with their head up, which throws off their body position in the water and makes swimming exponentially more difficult and slow. The average time at a well attended Sprint Triathlon for 400 meters is going to be around 14 minutes.
What does Bronze Medallion give you?
The Bronze Medallion is the second step towards the lifeguarding certification in Canada. The award is part of the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze series of awards. It teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness.
What can you do with a bronze medallion?
The Bronze Medallion is recognised as an international lifesaving standard and will provide you with a skill set that is highly sought after in the community and is often recommended or mandatory for many careers such as teaching, emergency services, outdoor education and the aquatics industry.
Do you need a bronze medallion to be a lifeguard?
Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current). Instruction & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors teach and evaluate most items, but only Bronze Examiners may certify candidates.
When was the Royal Life Saving Society bronze medallion created?
The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. This particular award has a long and proud history – it was the first lifesaving award to be created by the Royal Life Saving Society way back in 1892.
How old do you have to be to get a bronze medallion?
Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).