Surf Rescue Certificate

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in life saving operations. This course is the minimum water safety qualification for Junior Activity supervision.

1. Run-Swim-Run (timed)

Unaided 100m Run-100m Swim-100m Run in 5 minutes or less
The run distance to be taken from waist-deep water, e.g., the run is from a flag, around a marker and to waist-deep water, the aquatic components are from waist-deep water around two swimming buoys and back to waist-deep water
Swim leg must be around two swimming buoys
Reasonable adjustment may be made for surf conditions on the day

2. Resuscitation (CPR)

Members to be assessed on theoretical knowledge
A primary assessment (DRSAB–) on a live victim
Demonstration of the lateral position
Primary assessment (DRSABCD), CPR 1 and 2 person (adult or child AND infant) on an approved manikin – to include resuscitation methods using an approved mask

3. Signals

Demonstrate ten signals correctly according to SLSA operating procedures in the current SLSA Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training manual

4. Rescue

Demonstrate a minimum of one rescue of an unconscious victim using either a rescue tube (and swim fins if available) or a rescue board and according to SLSA operating procedures in the current SLSA Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training manual. The rescue must include the following:
- Negotiating the surf zone
- Securing the victim
- Returning to shore with the victim
- Calling for assistance

5. Radio operations

Members to be assessed on theoretical knowledge
A practical demonstration of a scenario involving equipment (without transmitting). The scenario must include at least three of the following situations and must be conducted for each candidate:
- Pre-operation checks
- Knowledge of local operating channels and uses
- Inter-patrol communications
- Sign on/sign off
- Rescue procedures and requests for assistance