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Surf Lifesaving Courses
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Spinal Management
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First Aid
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IRB
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Surf Rescue Certificate
This course provides participants with skills and knowledge of surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations and resuscitation in order to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water Safety Personnel.
PLEASE CONTACT OUR SENIOR LIFESAVING EDUCATION OFFICER IF INTERESTED IN OBTAINING YOUR SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE (SRC) - NOELENE LEE 0414 986 558 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Course outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of the surf environment including hazards and surf conditions;
- Apply surf skills and techniques for self-survival in the water while negotiating prevailing surf conditions with or without a flotation device;
- Prepare for and respond to a rescue with appropriate rescue and personal protective equipment;
- Participate in assessing a rescue scene;
- Safely perform a rescue using appropriate equipment and rescue techniques while following Surf Life Saving procedures;
- Conclude rescue operations in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
- Safely use Surf Life Saving communications systems and radio equipment to support communications consistent with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
- Apply fault-finding techniques and maintain Surf Life Saving radio equipment;
- Respond to an emergency situation requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
- Perform a primary victim assessment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED);
- Accurately report and convey incident details to emergency response services while maintaining confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and Surf Life Saving policies.
This course aligns to the following nationally recognised units of competency
- PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment;
- PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
- PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
- HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
What qualifications and/or prerequisites do I need?
To undertake this role you need to hold or obtain the following qualifications and prerequisites:
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites
Other Requirements
To commence training for the Surf Rescue Certificate you must:
- Be a financial member of an SLS club;
- Be at least 13 years of age on the final assessment date;
- Complete an unaided swim of 200 m in 5 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to you undertaking any water training or assessment activities. Evidence of this must be provided to the assessor prior to commencement of the assessment for these units of competency/this SLSA award.
- Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
- Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
- Read and interpret written information;
- Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
- Keep accurate written records.
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Bronze Medallion
The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge in order to be able to participate in Surf Life Saving patrol operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.
PLEASE CONTACT OUR SENIOR LIFESAVING EDUCATION OFFICER IF INTERESTED IN OBTAINING YOUR BRONZE MEDALLION - NOELENE LEE 0414 986 558 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Course Outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of the surf environment including hazards and surf conditions;
- Apply surf skills and techniques for self-survival in the water while negotiating prevailing surf conditions with or without a flotation device;
- Prepare for and respond to a rescue with appropriate rescue and personal protective equipment;
- Participate in assessing a rescue scene;
- Safely perform a rescue using appropriate equipment and rescue techniques while following Surf Life Saving procedures;
- Conclude rescue operations in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
- Safely use Surf Life Saving communications systems and radio equipment to support communications consistent with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
- Apply fault-finding techniques and maintain Surf Life Saving radio equipment;
- Respond to an emergency situation requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
- Perform a primary victim assessment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED);
- Respond to an emergency situation requiring first aid;
- Perform a secondary victim assessment and apply appropriate first aid procedures;
- Identify and manage victims with a suspected spinal cord injury;
- Accurately report and convey first aid incident details to emergency response services while maintaining confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and Surf Life Saving policies;
- Communicate effectively using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
- Give, receive and act upon instructions within an agreed timeframe and to meet Surf Life Saving needs;
- Take part in group discussions and informal meetings in a constructive way to facilitate Surf Life Saving outcomes;
- Prepare and process routine written correspondence notes and records in line with Surf Life Saving policies and procedures;
- Contribute to team activities to ensure they are completed to required standard within required timeframes and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Share knowledge and information with team members and Surf Life Saving committees to enable efficient completion of tasks in accordance with the Surf Life Saving's policies and procedures;
- Give and receive support and feedback to/from team members and Surf Life Saving committees;
- Manage and maintain your own work effectiveness;
- Develop and maintain your own expertise;
- Promote cooperation and contribute to improving Surf Life Saving and quality of outcomes;
- Follow Surf Life Saving procedures for hazard identification and risk control;
- Participate in group meetings to contribute to the management of workplace health and safety.
This course aligns to the nationally recognised qualification PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) as well as the nationally recognised unit of competency HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What qualifications and/or prerequisites do I need?
To undertake this role you need to hold or obtain the following qualifications and prerequisites:
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites
Other Requirements
To commence training for the Bronze Medallion you must:
- Be a financial member of an SLS club;
- Be at least 15 years of age on the final assessment date;
- Complete an unaided swim of 400 m in 9 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to you undertaking any water training or assessment activities. Evidence of this must be provided to the assessor prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification/SLSA award.
- Follow written, verbal and visual instructions;
- Read and interpret a range of signs and symbols;
- Read and interpret written information;
- Make basic mathematical calculations to carry out everyday activities;
- Keep accurate written records.
Recognition of prior learning
SLS members who believe they already possess some or all of the skills and knowledge of this award, or who have currency in one or more of the related units of competency, may wish to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit transfer. Members who have previously completed the SLS Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) will be able to gain recognition for training and assessment already completed as part of the SRC. Contact your SLS club’s chief training officer or SLS state centre for more information.
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Junior Training Times
Saturday Nipper Training
Our nipper sessions run from Early October to mid-March:
U6/7 2pm to 3:30pm
U13 2pm to 4pm
Please arrive for 1.30pm as parents will be required to sign in before training commences and kids are asked to organise their gear in the Age Group buckets.
What to bring to the beach on Saturdays
The following items are required each week on the beach:
- Bathers
- High-viz vest
- Long Sleeve Protective Top
- Wide-Brimmed Protective Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun Block (please ensure applied to children before arrival on beach)
- Goggles (optional)
- Towels
- Water in a Bottle (please no other drinks)
Age Group Managers will have tubs for water. Please have a bag for all other items.
If you child is competing in carnivals, they will require the South Port Competition Cap and Club compliant uniforms.
As well as the above, please also note SLSA Policy requires high visibility vest to be worn for ALL water sessions. Your child’s safety is paramount to us.
NO VEST = LONG REST
Times for training (subject to change)
Board training: Mon/Wed 5pm.
Beach Training: Wed 4:30pm.
Pool training (Noarlunga Swimming Centre): Tuesdays 7-8pm
Under 14’s are welcome to train with Seniors on Mon & Wed 5pm, Fri 5:30pm.
Purpose of Training
Details for Board Training, Swim Training, Carnivals and other activities will be communicated through your Age Group Managers and Junior Coach.
Parental Involvement
In line with Duty of Care, each child that attends the Nipper Group must have a parent/guardian present for the whole duration of any Surf Life Saving event or training. A parent/guardian can appoint a proxy of care in consultation with the Junior Coach or Age Group Manager; however this person must be a financial member of SPSLSC. This includes Saturday Nipper Training, Board Training, Pool Training at Noarlunga Pool, Carnivals and any other event.
Unfortunately, if a child does not have a parent/guardian on the beach then they will be asked to sit out of all activities.
We would like to encourage all parents to get involved. To be able to assist with any water activities, you require a Bronze Medallion and WWCC. This can be initiated through the Club. Please contact Debra Oliver at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
National Extreme Weather Policy
Nippers run no matter what the weather and we will modify training programs to suit. On a superhot day we can spend more time in the water, on a wet and windy day we can work on resuscitation or first aid in the Clubrooms.
Sun Smart Policy
South Port and Surf Life Saving Australia strongly recommend sun protection during all SLSA activities. It is the responsibility of all SLSA members to us all protective equipment provided (hats, sunscreen, shade structures, sunglasses etc) and adopt sun safe practices (re-applying sunscreen, minimising time outdoors during peak UV times).
South Port provides shade structures at all activities for use by our Nippers. We would ask that parents/guardians supply their own structures and all children bring sun block. You will be asked to leave an area if our Nippers are being left in the sun.
Further details of the policy can be found on the https://sls.com.au website under Members/Public Download/Governance.
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South Port Nippers are Rippers
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