The Surf Lifeguard will provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required in order to provide professional patrolling and water services, in surf conditions, with rescue skills and advanced fitness requirements. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The Surf Lifeguard Award is comprised of a variety of units and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.
Course Units
- Beach Environment
- Beach Patrolling
- Working Practices
- Communications
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid
- Foundation Ocean Board Rescuer
- Supplementary Oxygen Administration
- Spinal Extraction
- Radio Communications Minimum Guided Learning Hours
- 40hrs plus an additional assessment day