COURSE PURPOSE

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations.

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PREREQUISITES

·    A candidate must be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of
    assessment

·    Have completed a minimum of 400m swim in nine minutes or less, in a
    swimming pool of not less than 25 metres or over a measured open
    water course before any training starts in the surf and/or deep water

SLS TRAINING RESOURCES

·   Surf Life Saving Training Manual (32nd Edition, Version 2)

·   Candidate Workbook

·   Interactive CD ROM

·   Trainer and Assessor Guide

·   Power Points

·   Interactive Learning Games

·   Lifesaver Video

QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATION

PUA21004 – Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

COMPETENCIES

            PUACOM001B - Communicate in the workplace

            PUAEME001A -  Provide emergency care

            PUASAR009A  - Participate in an aquatic rescue operation

            PUATEA001A -  Work in a team

            PUATEA004B -  Work effectively in a Public Safety Organisation

            PUAOHS001B - Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and
                                      procedures

            PUAOPE002A - Operate communications systems and equipment

            PUASAR012A - Apply surf awareness and rescue skills

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: Courses run for 45-55 hours

Location: Courses are run by nationally recognised Trainers and
                Assessors to members of affiliated clubs and the general
                community

Numbers: 2-30

 
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