Find Your Path

PLC Pathways

Below is an infographic showing the different ways you can participate in PLC programs and how each pathway connects. You do not need to complete every step in a strict order—many programs can be taken at the same time depending on your age, skills, interests and goals.

Use the pathways as a guide to explore your options, build your skills and find the programs that are the best fit for you.

Surf Lifesaving Pool Lifesaving Swim Progression Lifeguarding Pathway Waterfront Lifegaurding
SURF LIFESAVING SWIM PROGRESSION (THE FOUNDATION) RECOMMENDED LIFEGUARD PROGRESSION Surf Lifesaving summer camps Senior Surf Lifesaving Junior Surf Lifesaving Competitive Surf Lifesaving POOL LIFESAVING Junior Pool Lifesaving Competitive Pool Lifesaving Senior Pool Lifesaving Min 5 years, comfortable in water Green Can swim 25m free + 25m back Blue 50m free in under 1:00 Bronze 50m free in under :50 Silver 50m free in under :40 Gold All abilities welcome, Age 18+ Masters Bronze Star (min. 10 years) Bronze Medallion (min. 13 years) Swim Instructor (min. 15 years + bronze cross) Bronze Cross (min. Bronze medallion) Standard First Aid - CPR-C (min 13 years) + National Lifeguard - Pool option (min. 15 years, Bronze Cross + SFA-CPR-C) Fully Certified for Pool Lifeguarding! National Lifeguard – Waterfront option (min. Bronze cross + SFA-CPR-C) Fully certified for Beach Lifeguarding!

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