Surf Survival
The Surf Survival Certificate represents the most popular entry level surf education program offered by SLSQ. This program is aimed at Year 8 and 9 students, however it can be tailored to suit participants 12 years and above. The Surf Survival Certificate focuses on fostering the development of the participants knowledge and skills in surf safety, surf skills and self-rescue techniques. Students participating in this course will gain a broad range of skills and knowledge to be confidence and capable in surf specific sports as well as other aquatic environments. Queensland's Department of Education and training (DET), Surfing Body and Board policy highly recommends that any student wishing to participate in any 'surf based' aquatic activity, should have completed a Surf Survival course first.
RELEVANT FOR
Any student that participates in coastal water based activities such as surfing and body boarding.
COURSE DURATION
12 hours (Full Course)
PRE-REQUISITE
The minimum age requirement for Surf Survival is 12 years. Participants must be able to complete a pool swim of 150 meters (this will be conducted as part of the course).
COURSE FEES
Full Course - $60.00
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will obtain a SLSQ Surf Survival Certificate.
COURSE CONTENT
The following outlines the content included in this course:
Surf safety and awareness
Resuscitation
Single surfer rescue
Surfing first aid
Self survival and surf skills
DELIVERY METHOD
Full course - 12 hours face-to-face training and assessment