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.

This award is the minimum qualification for those who wish to participate in beach/water activities adhering to the Tasmanian Department of Education Guidelines.

The practical and theoretical sections of the award will equip candidates with the skills to supervise structured recreational activities at aquatic venues/ environments. The course focus includes safety, surf awareness, rescue techniques, carries/ supports and CPR.  

Successful completion of this course will result in the award of:

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
• PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills 
  

Course Overview

Community Surf Rescue Certificate Manual 

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Course Delivery Options 

The Community Surf Rescue Certificate course is delivered on a blended format, as a full course or Refresher. 

• Full Course - Online learning and Face-to-face delivery, two full days
• Refresher - Online learning and Face-to-face delivery, 4-6 hours
  
  
  

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