Community Surf Rescue Certificate Update
Upcoming Courses
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | Single Enrol |
| Community Surf Rescue Certificate Update | 14 March 2026 | 08:00 am – 10:00 am | Glenelg SLSC | 4 | $75.00 |
Introduction:
Candidates will be taught and assessed on performing rescues‚ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and signals. 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. This certificate is recognised by the Department of Education in South Australia as a minimum requirement to supervise children around open water aquatic activities.
Requirements:
Participants must have completed the Community Surf Rescue certificate. 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.
If you have not completed an update course within 3 years you will need to complete the full course.
If you have not completed an update course within 3 years you will need to complete the full course.
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..
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..
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.
- Complete two (2) rescues with equipment.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of signals.
Program Benefits:
Content:
- Surf awareness
- Rescue techniques
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Communications
- Teamwork