Demonstrate surf awareness, safety and self-rescue skills to safely participate in activities in the surf environment.

Ocean surf – swell up to ½ metre (1 ½ feet).

Understand the surf environment

Types of waves and their dangers

Identify rips and how to get out of them

Understand beach information and warning signs

Identify surf hazards and how to avoid them

Choose a safe swimming location

Demonstrate skills in swimming, bodysurfing, floating and treading water

Methods to negotiate through the surf without and without craft

Methods to come in from the surf with and without craft

Use self rescue techniques

Statement of Attainment