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.    SLSA COURSE RESOURCES – CLICK HERE

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