Are you 13? Time to get your Surf Rescue Certificate!
The Surf Rescue Certificate is a skills based award. You must be a minimum of 13 years of age and as a pre-requisite candidates must complete a 200m pool swim in five (5) minutes or less. Candidates train in groups for approximately six (6) weeks, training twice per week. During this time they will develop skills in:
- Signals
- First Aid
- Resuscitation
- Rescues
Candidates will develop skills in communications and team work in a patrolling situation.
Candidates will successfully complete a 100m run, 100m swim and 100m run in five (5) minutes.