Bronze levels

BRONZE STAR

 

The Bronze Star is the first Bronze level award. Following this course will introduce you to lifesaving: you will learn to solve various problems, to make decisions as an individual and as a team member, to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and develop self-rescue skills that will help you save your own life.

MINIMUM TIME RECOMMENDED : 

  • 10 hours, in pool

PREREQUISITES:

  • To be able to swim 100 meter
  • To be 11 years old or older (recommended)

AWARD VALIDITY :

  • There is no expiration date for this award

NEXT LEVEL :

  • Bronze Medallion

BRONZE MEDALLION

The Bronze Medallion introduces the four basic components of lifesaving: judgement, knowledge, skills and physical fitness. You will learn defense, release, tow and carry techniques to be prepared to save conscious and unconscious victims in situations that are increasingly risky. You will also improve your swimming technique and endurance. 

THE HOLDER OF A BRONZE MEDALLION AWARD IS ENTITLED TO WORK AS ASSISTANT-LIFEGUARD IN A POOL (15 YEARS OLD AND OLDER).

MINIMUM TIME RECOMMENDED : 

  • 20 hours, in pool (excluding final evaluation)

PREREQUISITES:

  • To be at least 13 years old at the final evaluation, or to hold the Bronze Star award
  • To demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for the Canadian Red Cross Junior 10 level

AWARD VALIDITY :

  • Valid for 2 years if used as work permit
  • No expiration date if used to register to the Bronze Cross award

NEXT LEVEL :

  • Bronze Cross

 

BRONZE CROSS

If you’re seeking a more advanced training and want to know the basic notions of aquatic facility supervision, you need a Bronze Cross award. You will also learn to rescue a spinal-injured victim in the deep part of the pool and a submerged victim in cardiopulmonary arrest. 

THE HOLDER OF A BRONZE CROSS AWARD IS ENTITLED TO WORK AS ASSISTANT-LIFEGUARD IN A POOL (15 YEARS OLD AND OLDER) AND ON A BEACH (16 YEARS OLD AND OLDER).

MINIMUM TIME RECOMMENDED : 

  • 20 hours, in pool (excluding final evaluation)

PREREQUISITES:

  • To hold the Bronze Medallion award

AWARD VALIDITY :

  • Valid for 2 years if used as work permit
  • No expiration date if used to register to a Distinction or National Lifeguard award
  • Valid for 2 years if used to register to the Lifesaving Instructor course

NEXT LEVEL :

LIFESAVING FITNESS

Stay in shape while learning how to assess and improve your physical fitness.

Which level will you achieve – bronze, silver or gold?

MINIMUM TIME RECOMMENDED : 

  • 10 hours

PREREQUISITES:

  • To be less than 30 years old or to have a doctor's permission

AWARD VALIDITY :

  • No expiration date

NEXT LEVEL :

  • Distinction

DISTINCTION

Want to stand out from the lot? This course will provide you with valuable experience that will help you intervene in various aquatic emergency situations and acquire extensive lifesaving skills and knowledge. The course also addresses lifesaving fitness principles.

MINIMUM TIME RECOMMENDED : 

  • 25 hours (excluding final exam)

PREREQUISITES:

  • To hold a Bronze Cross award

AWARD VALIDITY :

  • No expiration date