How often must I requalify for the Bronze Medallion?

Every year. Surf Life Saving NSW states that proficiency in the Bronze Medallion is renewed each year through SLS Skills Maintenance, and SLSA's circular says all active lifesavers must complete a skills maintenance (proficiency check) to demonstrate competency in each lifesaving award they hold and want to keep current.

The SLSA circular sets the minimum national requirements for each season, and state or territory centres may add their own. It also notes the SLSA Lifesaving Committee has previously approved a three-year cycle for skills maintenance for the Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion; for 2025/26 the practical focused on the introduction of Lifesaving CPR.

Separately, the HLTAID010 first aid unit of competency bundled with the Bronze Medallion has a 3-year validity (Surf Life Saving NSW). SLSA's circular says skills maintenance for emergency care pathway awards does not renew units of competency such as HLTAID009 CPR, which members renew through their state or territory centre.