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Courses
SRC || BM || IRBC || IRBD || ARTC || SFA
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
Pre-requisites
• Candidates must be a minimum of 13 years old on the date of assessment
• Have completed a 200 metre swim in five minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, evidence of which must be provided to the assessor on the timed swim form prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification.
Units undertaken:
• Safety and wellbeing
• Surf awareness and skills
• Anatomy and physiology
• Basic first aid
• Basic resuscitation techniques
• Communications
• Basic rescue techniques
• Introduction to patrols
Bronze Medallion (BM) / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Pre-requisites
• Candidates must be a minimum of 15 years old on the date of assessment
• Have completed a 400 metre swim in nine minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres, or over a measured open water course which will be Instructor assessed prior to the candidate undertaking any water training or assessment activities, evidence of which must be provided to the Assessor on the timed swim form prior to commencement of the assessment for this qualification.
Topics covered:
• Safety and wellbeing
• Surf awareness and skills
• Anatomy and physiology
• Basic first aid
• First aid
• Resuscitation
• Basic oxygen therapy
• Communications
• Radio communications
• Rescue techniques
• Carries and supports
• Patrols
If you are interested in our next class which will start in September, please email sso@cottsurf.com.
This course provides the opportunity for participants to develop the skills and knowledge required to be a safe and effective crew person in an inflatable rescue boat (IRB). The focus of this instruction is on specific learner and organisation requirements, including pre and post operational equipment maintenance, safe operating procedures, negotiating and performing rescues surf environment in an IRB. The course covers the skills required to participate in surveillance and rescue operations within the surf lifesaving environment either as a volunteer patrolling lifesaver or as a paid lifeguard.
Pre-requisites
• Candidates must be a minimum of 15 years old on the date of assessment
• Hold an SLSA Bronze Medallion
Topics covered:
• Roles and responsibilities of IRB crew
• Launching operating and recovering the IRB
• Crew IRB to transport equipment and participate in rescues
• Post Operational Procedures
If you are interested in our next course, please email sso@cottsurf.com.
Silver Medallion (IRB Driver) (SM IRBD)
This course provides the opportunity for participants to develop the skills and knowledge required to be a safe and effective driver in an inflatable rescue boat (IRB). The focus of this instruction is on specific learner and organisation requirements, including pre and post operational equipment maintenance, safe operating procedures, providing leadership to the IRB Crew, negotiating and performing rescues surf environment in an IRB. The course covers the skills required to participate in surveillance and rescue operations within the surf lifesaving environment either as a volunteer patrolling lifesaver or as a paid lifeguard.
Pre-requisites
• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old to commence training
• Minimum of 17 years of age on the date of final assessment
• Complete 10 hours post assessment experience as a crewperson
• Have met the Marine Licensing requirements in your state
• Hold and be currently proficient in the SLSA awards shown below
Surf Life Saving pre-requisite awards
Bronze Medallion and IRB Crew Certificate
Topics covered:
• Roles and Responsibilities of an IRB Driver
• Prepare and drive the IRB
• Drive IRB to participate in rescues and perform emergency drills
• Post-operational procedures and maintenance
If you are interested in our next course, please email sso@cottsurf.com.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC)
This course delivers knowledge and skills relevant to first aiders and first responders who have access to oxygen and defibrillation equipment to assist in the completion of their emergency care duties. The course has a strong focus on the practical implementation of the use of oxygen resuscitation and defibrillation equipment and also covers basic anatomy and physiology relevant to the use of this equipment.
Pre-requisites
• Minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
• Hold the SLSA awards shown in the table below
• Already achieved the units of competency shown below
Surf Life Saving pre-requisite awards
Bronze Medallion or Basic Emergency Care Certificate or Senior First Aid Certificate
Topics covered:
• Anatomy and physiology for oxygen administration and defibrillation
• Casualty assessment and management (review)
• Oxygen equipment*
• Oxygen therapy and resuscitation*
• Operating a defibrillator*
• Suctioning*
• Restoring equipment
Sessions marked with * include a practical assessment activity
If you are interested in our next course please email sso@cottsurf.com to register.
Senior First Aid Certificate (SFA)
This course delivers knowledge and skills relevant to first aiders and first responders to provide assistance to the injured or suddenly sick. The course meets expectations for workplace first aider requirements. The course covers a broad range of illnesses and injuries and has a strong focus on the practical implementation of the skills required to treat a casualty prior to the arrival of medical aid.
Pre-requisites
- Minimum of 15 years of age on the date of final assessment
Topics covered:
- Introduction to first aid
- Responding to an emergency situation
- Primary assessment and CPR
- Secondary assessment and shock
- Respiratory system and conditions
- Heart and cardiac conditions
- Circulatory system and bleeding
- Casualty handling
- Bleeding (Part 2)
- Digestive and nervous system and conditions
- Musculoskeletal systems and injuries
- Head, chest and abdominal injuries
- Poison, bites and stings
- Extremes of heat and cold
