Inland waterways are statistically one of the most dangerous aquatic environments with the Murray and Yarra rivers being the first and third most deadly in Australia. In response to the high level of drowning incidents at this type of environment, this course was developed in partnership with RLSSA as a component of the National Respect the River campaign.
The course is ideal for teachers, supervisors and support staff associated with activities taking place at inland waterway locations. It is also recommended for inland industry representatives such as boating, kayaking and canoeing as well as those involved in camps and aquatic tour operations.
Inland Waterway Lifesaving Certificate
Inland Waterways Life Saving Certificate
This course will equip candidates with the skills to supervise structured recreational activities at aquatic venues/environments. The course focus includes aquatic guidelines, environments and incidents, student safety, communication, rescue techniques, marine envenomation and CPR.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
SISCAQU006 Supervise clients in aquatic locations
SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescue
Course OverviewCourse Outline
Victoria is blessed with hundreds of different inland waterways, including rivers, streams, lakes and dams. These inland waterways include man-made structures are natural wonders, but visiting them does not come without a level of risk.
Based on input from a number of key water safety agencies and designed as a output of the National Respect the River Campaign, the course takes into consideration the needs of school teachers, instructors and other outdoor recreation supervisors who are responsible for the safety of others in an inland waterway environment.
The course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to be able to plan for aquatic safety, emergency response and supervise students in inland waterways. This active and engaging two day course consists of both theory and practical components. Participants will learn vital skills such as communication, aquatic awareness and rescue techniques.
This course is ideal for teachers and support staff associated with activities or events taking place at inland waterway locations. It is also recommended for inland industry representatives such as boating, kayaking and canoeing as well as those involved in camps and aquatic tour operations.
