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

            PUACOM001C - Communicate in the workplace

            PUAEME001B -  Provide emergency care

            PUASAR009B  - Participate in an aquatic rescue operation

            PUATEA001B -  Work in a team

            PUATEA004C -  Work effectively in a Public Safety Organisation

            PUAOHS001C - Follow defined occupational health and safety 

                                    policies and procedures

            PUAOPE002B - Operate communications systems and

                                    equipment

            PUASAR012B - 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