Community Surf Rescue Certificate
Upcoming Courses
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | Single Enrol |
| VACSWIM Participants Training Hubs | 17 January 2026 | 09:00 am – 01:00 pm | Port Elliot SLSC | 17 | $75.00 | |
| VACSWIM Participants Training Hubs | 17 January 2026 | 09:00 am – 01:00 pm | Beachport SLSC | 19 | $75.00 | |
| VACSWIM Participants Training Hubs | 24 January 2026 | 08:00 am – 12:00 pm | Glenelg SLSC | 18 | $75.00 | |
| Community Surf Rescue Certificate | 1 February 2026 | 08:00 am – 12:00 pm | Glenelg SLSC | 12 | $200.00 | |
| Community Surf Rescue Certificate | 14 February 2026 | 08:00 am – 12:00 pm | Glenelg SLSC | 18 | $200.00 |
Introduction:
Candidates will be taught and assessed on performing rescues‚ identifying dangers, signals and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There will also be a 100m Run, 100m Swim, 100m Run which must be performed in less than 5 minutes. This course includes online assessments which cover Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Participate in an aquatic rescue operation, surf awareness and signals. The Community Surf Rescue Certificate is recognised by the Department for Education as a minimum requirement to supervise children around open water aquatic activities. This certificate needs to be updated every 12 months by completing the Community Surf Rescue Certificate Update course.
Requirements:
Prerequisites:
- Be at least 13 years of age on the date of final assessment
Learning Outcomes:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
Learning Methods:
Support for Diverse Learning, Disabilities and Reasonable Adjustments
Surf Life Saving SA is committed to providing inclusive and supportive learning environments for all participants. We recognise that individuals may have diverse learning styles, language backgrounds, literacy or numeracy needs, or other support requirements. We encourage students who may require reasonable adjustments to contact us prior to registering for a course so we can discuss and implement appropriate support strategies to ensure access to the training.
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 will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Participants must also be able to complete the following physical elements:
Surf Life Saving SA is committed to providing inclusive and supportive learning environments for all participants. We recognise that individuals may have diverse learning styles, language backgrounds, literacy or numeracy needs, or other support requirements. We encourage students who may require reasonable adjustments to contact us prior to registering for a course so we can discuss and implement appropriate support strategies to ensure access to the training.
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 will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.
Participants must also be able to complete the following physical elements:
- Complete an unaided run (100m), swim (100m), run (100m) in five (5) minutes or less.
- Complete five (5) successful rounds of CPR on an adult manikin on the floor.
- Complete five (5) successful rounds of CPR on an infant manikin on a firm surface.
- Perform rescues with and without equipment.
- Demonstrate hand signals.
Program Benefits:
Content:
- Surf awareness
- Rescue techniques
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Communications
- Teamwork