Community Surf Rescue Certificate
Overview
Based on the skills taught in Surf Life Saving Australia’s Bronze Medallion award, the Community Surf Rescue certificate provides teachers, surf instructors and other outdoor recreation members the knowledge and skills to be able to supervise people in a dynamic open water environment.
The course focus includes safety, surf awareness, rescue techniques, and CPR. Initially participants complete the two-day (16 hour) full course, followed by an annual update (5 hour) course to maintain competency.
Successful completion of this course will result in attainment of the following Units of Competency
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
Registered Training Organisation: Surf Life Saving Tasmania delivers training and assessment under a third-party agreement with Surf Life Saving South Australia Inc (RTO Code: 40110)
Community Surf Rescue - 2 days
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Course Details
Duration: 2 Days (8hrs each day)
Location: Coastal beach environment
Cost: $390
Delivery mode:
Full Course - delivered in a blended format, with online pre-learning and face-to-face course delivery combining classroom and practical water sessions.
Community Surf Rescue - Refresher
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Course Details
Duration: 5 hrs
Location: Coastal beach environment
Cost: $175
Delivery mode:
Refresher- online pre-learning and face-to-face practical assessment of rescue skills and CPR.
