Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) –
This three day course provides secondary students with the skills and knowledge to become a surf lifesaver.

The SRC course is the introductory award for a patrolling surf lifesaver that can be achieved from the age of 13. This course helps to prepare participants for active patrolling duties that may include: rescue skills, first aid & resuscitation.

Participants not only test their skills in practical learning, but also explore the theoretical side of surf lifesaving, including: safety knowledge & surf awareness.

Learning Outcomes: -
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Pre-requisites: -
Participants must be at least 13 years of age before the final examination and be able to complete a 200m pool swim in 5 minutes or less.

Activities: -
Participants engage in a wide variety of activities including:

• Safety & Well Being
• Surf Awareness
• Resuscitation
• First Aid
• Lifesaving Signals
• Run-Swim-Run
• Tube Rescue
• Board Rescue
• Scenario’s

Assessments: -
Participants must satisfy the assessors in respect to their competence in all learning outcomes by –

• Written/Oral Examination
• Practical Examination
• Rescue Scenario Simulation

Costs: -
Weekly Block - POA
Multiple weeks - POA

Duration: -
3 days (21 hours) – contact SLSS to make other arrangements

Participant numbers:
8-40 participants

Location: -
Any beach on Sydney’s picturesque Northern Beaches (Freshwater to Palm Beach)

What to Bring?

• Swimmers/Costume
• Rash Vest/Sun Protection
• 2 Towels
• Hat
• Goggles
• Pen or Pencil

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