Swim Distance: 100m (freestyle) Survival Float: 2 minutes
| Topic | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Surf Life Saving Lesson: Welcome to the family! |
Develop and understanding of surf life saving in Australia Identify the surf club as a welcoming place |
| Personal Safety Lesson: Looking after you |
Understand rights and responsibilities as a member of Surf Life Saving Australia |
| Ecosurf Lesson: Gail force |
Understand how weather can effect both the beach environment and beach users Identify natural and man-made causes of erosion and their impact of the beach environment |
| Sun Safety Lesson: Sun effects |
Identify the consequences of not being sunsmart Identify what skin cancer is and what causes it |
| Physical Health & Wellbeing and Personal Safety Lesson: Lifesmart |
Recognise that staying fit and healthy is important as a lifesaver Identify ways to stay fit and healthy during junior activities |
| Surf Conditions and Hazards Lesson: Rip it up |
Identify the four different types of rip currents Identify how to manage rips in a beach environment Identify how to use rip currents to assist in surf swimming and rescues |
| The Human Body* Lesson: Skin and bones |
Identify the role of the body’s circular system, skeletal system, respiratory system and nervous system. Understand how the body’s major organ systems relate to First Aid scenarios |
| First Aid* Lesson: A helping hand |
Identify the principles of DRSABCD Recognise and manages patients suffering from cramping, fainting and shock. |
| Resuscitation*^ Lesson: Giving hope |
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques |
| Signs and Signals Lesson: Sign me up |
Demonstrate the following signals: message understood; attract attention; message not clear, repeat; pick up swimmers |
| Patrols Lesson: On patrol |
Identify the role of a beach patrol Identify the role of lifesavers during a patrol |
| Board: Negotiating the Surf Lesson: Off and under |
Attempt or perform rolling under a wave on a board |
| Board: Board Rescue Lesson: Ride with me |
Recognise how a board can be used to secure and support a conscious patient Demonstrate the skills required to secure and support a conscious patient |
| Swim: Negotiating the Surf Lesson: The big stuff |
Attempt or perform diving under waves |
| Beach Sprint: Technique Lesson: Hard and fast |
Develop a beach sprint arm and leg drive technique |
| Beach Flags: Strategy Lesson: Hustle and Bustle |
Identify different beach flags race strategies |
* A Basic Emergency Care Certificate is available for the combination of these topics if delivered by a qualified trainer and participant meets qualification assessment standards.
^ A Resuscitation Certificate is available for Resuscitation if delivered by a qualified trainer and participant meets qualification assessment standards.