Victoria is blessed with over 2500km of coastline stretching from Nelson to Mallacoota, incorporating almost 700 accessible beaches. Using recognised Surf Life Saving Australia award materials, courses take into consideration the needs of school teachers, surf instructors and other outdoor recreation supervisors who are responsible for the safety of others in an open water environment.
The Community surf course is ideal for teachers and support staff associated with activities taking place at beach locations. It is also recommended for beach industry representatives such as boating and surfing instructors as well as those involved in aquatic tour operations.
Community Surf Lifesaving Certificate
Community Surf Lifesaving Certificate
This course will equip candidates with the skills to supervise structured recreational activities at aquatic venues/environments. The course focus includes student safety, surf awareness, rescue techniques, carries/supports and CPR.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of:
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
Course OverviewCourse Outline
Victoria is blessed with over 2500km of coastline stretching from Nelson to Mallacoota and incorporating almost 700 accessible beaches. These beaches are natural wonders, but visiting them does not come without a level of risk.
Based on the Surf Life Saving Australia Bronze Medallion award, the course takes into consideration the needs of school teachers, surf instructors and other outdoor recreation supervisors who are responsible for the safety of others in an open water environment.
The course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to be able to supervise students not only in the surf but in all natural water environments. This active and engaging two day course consists of both theory and practical components. Participants will learn vital skills such as rescue techniques and surf awareness.
This course is ideal for teachers and support staff associated with activities or events taking place at beach locations. It is also recommended for beach industry representatives such as boating and surfing instructors as well as those involves in aquatic tour operations.
Surf / Beach Bronze Medallion
Surf / Beach Bronze Medallion
This course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. The course focus includes safety, surf awareness, first aid, radio communications, rescue techniques and patrols.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of:
PUACOM001 Communicate in the workplace
PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
PUATEA001 Work in a team
PUATEA004 Work effectively in a public safety organisation
PUAWHS001 Follow defined work, health and safety policies and procedures
PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
Course OverviewCourse Outline
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 lifesaving operations.
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