The Lifesaving Society certifies Bronze Examiners. Examiner
candidates are experienced Lifesaving Instructors who undergo
specific training in examination standards and apprenticeship.
Bronze Examiners are empowered to certify Bronze Medallion and
Bronze Cross candidates. Bronze Examiners who hold Distinction are
also empowered to certify Distinction candidates.
Lifesaving Instructors should first gain experience teaching
Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross before applying for Examiner
status.
Prerequisites to certification: Lifesaving
Instructor certification; taught or co-taught at least 1 Bronze
Medallion or 1 Bronze Cross course;
Examiner course: Successful completion of the
Lifesaving Society Examiner course. This checklist identifies the learning outcomes you
must achieve to be successful on the course;
Apprenticeship: Successful apprenticeship on 1
Bronze Medallion or 1 Bronze Cross examination with an experienced
Bronze Examiner.
Candidate recognition: Certification card.
Costs: There is no Lifesaving Society fee for
the Examiner course. Certification fee payable to the Lifesaving
Society upon submission of the Examiner Training Record.
Recertification: Only current
Examiners may certify candidates. Remain current by recertifying
within 24 months of the last certification date. Recertification is
through the Society's professional development credit
system.