Duration - 1 day
Cost - $160

The Community Surf Rescue Certificate will provide candidates with skills and knowledge of aquatic safety, rescue and survival skill techniques for supervising students participating in activities both in and around various aquatic environments.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate various surf rescues, basic first aid skills, supervision skills in an open water environment and identifying potential risks. The certificate is recognised by the Department of Education and Training water safety guidelines for supervision of children in both open and closed aquatic environments and is suitable for anyone over the age of 13.

Course Content

  • SLSA signals
  • Risk Assessment analysis
  • Recognise appropriate safe beach zones
  • Basic first aid skills relevant to the aquatic environment
  • Various rescues techniques including tube and body board rescues
  • 100m run/100m swim/100m run (5 minute time limit)
  • 200m swim recognisable stroke (5 minute time limit)
  • Theory paper

Assessment

This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Candidates will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the Community Surf Rescue Certificate. The certificate is recognised by the department of education and training water safety guidelines for supervision of children in both open and closed aquatic environments.

Validity

One (1) year from date of course.

Upcoming Courses

       
Name Date Time Location Available Spaces
(Fremantle) - Community Surf Rescue Certificate 13 February 2025 08:30 am - 03:30 pm Fremantle SLSC - 20 Leighton Beach Boulevard, N Fremantle 0
Community Surf Rescue Certificate 21 February 2025 08:30 am - 03:30 pm Mullaloo SLSC - 11 Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo 0
(Fremantle) - Community Surf Rescue Certificate 5 March 2025 08:30 am - 03:30 pm Fremantle SLSC - 20 Leighton Beach Boulevard, N Fremantle 0
Community Surf Rescue Certificate 12 March 2025 08:30 am - 03:30 pm Mullaloo SLSC - 11 Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo 0