SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate
Upcoming Courses
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | Single Enrol |
| ALDINGA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club | 39 | $0.00 | |
| BEACHPORT SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Beach Port Surf Life Saving Club | 37 | $0.00 | |
| BRIGHTON SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Brighton Surf Life Saving Club | 34 | $0.00 | |
| CHITON ROCKS SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Chiton Rocks Surf Life Saving Club | 50 | $0.00 | |
| CHRISTIES BEACH SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | 30 June 2023 | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club | 40 | $0.00 | |
| GLENELG SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club | 39 | $0.00 | |
| GOOLWA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club | 33 | $0.00 | |
| GRANGE SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Grange Surf Life Saving Club | 26 | $0.00 | |
| HENLEY SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Henley Surf Life Saving Club | 38 | $0.00 | |
| MOANA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Moana Surf Life Saving Club | 39 | $0.00 | |
| NORMANVILLE SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Normanville Surf Life Saving Club | 46 | $0.00 | |
| NORTH HAVEN SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | North Haven Surf Life Saving Club | 50 | $0.00 | |
| PORT ELLIOT SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Port Elliot Surf Life Saving Club | 37 | $0.00 | |
| PORT NOARLUNGA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving Club | 42 | $0.00 | |
| ROBE SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Robe Surf Life Saving CLub | 50 | $0.00 | |
| SEACLIFF SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club | 25 | $0.00 | |
| SEMAPHORE SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club | 39 | $0.00 | |
| SOMERTON SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Somerton Surf Life Saving Club | 36 | $0.00 | |
| SOUTH PORT SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | South Port Surf Life Saving Club | 44 | $0.00 | |
| WEST BEACH SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | West Beach Surf Life Saving Club | 33 | $0.00 | |
| WHYALLA SLS MEMBERS ONLY – Surf Rescue Certificate – 22/23 Season | Dates held by Chief Instructor | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm | Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club | 50 | $0.00 |
Introduction:
The aim of this course is to provide participants with skills and knowledge related to surf awareness‚ aquatic rescue operations, communication systems and equipment and resuscitation. It is recommended for SLS members who wish to:
• perform in the role of SLS water safety personnel
• take on a lifesaving cadetship and join a lifesaving patrol.
• perform in the role of SLS water safety personnel
• take on a lifesaving cadetship and join a lifesaving patrol.
Target Audience:
To commence training for the Surf Rescue Certificate you must:
• be a financial member of an SLS club
• be at least 13 years of age on the final assessment date
• complete an unaided swim of 200 m in 5 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m‚ or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to you undertaking any water training or assessment activities. Evidence of this must be provided to the assessor prior to commencement of the assessment for these units of competency/this SLSA award.
You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to:
• follow written, verbal and visual instructions
• read and interpret a range of signs and symbols
read and interpret written information
• make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities
• keep accurate written records.
• be a financial member of an SLS club
• be at least 13 years of age on the final assessment date
• complete an unaided swim of 200 m in 5 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m‚ or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to you undertaking any water training or assessment activities. Evidence of this must be provided to the assessor prior to commencement of the assessment for these units of competency/this SLSA award.
You will also need an everyday standard of language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to:
• follow written, verbal and visual instructions
• read and interpret a range of signs and symbols
read and interpret written information
• make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities
• keep accurate written records.
Learning Outcomes:
- apply knowledge of the surf environment including hazards and surf conditions
- apply surf skills and techniques for self-survival in the water while negotiating prevailing surf conditions with or without a flotation device
- prepare for and respond to a rescue with appropriate rescue and personal protective equipment
- safely perform a rescue using appropriate equipment and rescue techniques while following Surf Life Saving procedures
- conclude rescue operations in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures
- safely use Surf Life Saving communications systems and radio equipment to support communications consistent with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures
- apply fault-finding techniques and maintain Surf Life Saving radio equipment
- respond to an emergency situation requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- perform a primary victim assessment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- accurately report and convey incident details to emergency response services while maintaining confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and Surf Life Saving policies.
Learning Methods:
Assessment
Participants will be assessed individually and in group activities. Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants need to display competency in all assessable elements to successfully complete the Unit of Competencies.
Assessments must be completed in a similar environment to where patrol activities will be undertaken. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Special Needs and LLN Reasonable Adjustment
Surf Life Saving SA recognises that students participating in its training courses may have special needs. These may include but are not limited to students with language, literacy and/or numeracy problems, or disabilities. Students with special needs should contact SLSSA prior to enrolment to discuss their needs.
Please note as of 1st September 2022 the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) have advised Registered Training Organisations that training and assessment activities undertaken during First Aid and CPR courses will revert to pre-COVID conditions. This means learners will be required to demonstrate rescue breathing techniques on manikins and not simulate such skills to the side of the manikin as previously allowed during the pandemic. Learners will not have the opportunity to request an exemption from providing rescue breaths if they wish to gain a competent result in the Unit of Competency and/or qualification.
Participants will be assessed individually and in group activities. Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants need to display competency in all assessable elements to successfully complete the Unit of Competencies.
Assessments must be completed in a similar environment to where patrol activities will be undertaken. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Special Needs and LLN Reasonable Adjustment
Surf Life Saving SA recognises that students participating in its training courses may have special needs. These may include but are not limited to students with language, literacy and/or numeracy problems, or disabilities. Students with special needs should contact SLSSA prior to enrolment to discuss their needs.
Please note as of 1st September 2022 the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) have advised Registered Training Organisations that training and assessment activities undertaken during First Aid and CPR courses will revert to pre-COVID conditions. This means learners will be required to demonstrate rescue breathing techniques on manikins and not simulate such skills to the side of the manikin as previously allowed during the pandemic. Learners will not have the opportunity to request an exemption from providing rescue breaths if they wish to gain a competent result in the Unit of Competency and/or qualification.