Perform simple rescues in the ocean in breaking waves of 1 ½ feet (½ metre).

Surf no larger than 1½ft (½ metre)
Sandy beach and ocean floor with even gradient (no rocks or reef) 

Water safety roles within the surfing industry or outdoor recreation industry. 

• Identify emergency situations
• Respond to emergency situations 
• Apply surf rescue techniques 
• Demonstrate simulated in-water rescues on conscious and unconscious patients
• Identify the signs of potential spinal injuries and respond and treat accordingly 
• Emergency signals and incident reporting

Before starting this course, you must:

• Be medically and physically fit.

• Able to swim a minimum of 200 metres (650 ft) with crawl stroke, run 200 metres (650 ft), paddle your surfboard 200 metres (650ft) within 10 minutes in the ocean in breaking waves.

• English speaking skills 

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  (half day / 5 hours) 

Flexible Online Learning:  Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills. 
Duration: Approx. 20 hours including time to obtain video.

ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.  Access is available for all the above delivery options. 

Knowledge Requirements

Complete multi-choice tests.

• Workshop:  at the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime. online test

Skills Requirements

Complete timed fitness mission within 10 minutes.  Swim 200 metres (650 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), paddle 200 metres (650ft

• Workshop:  at the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime. submit video

Demonstrate in water rescues including rescue unconscious person using double roll method with surfboard. (in deep water) 

• Workshop:  at the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime. submit video

Other
Applies to all study options.

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

• Identification

Acceptable First Aid certificates

First Aid Certificates can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Time to Complete 
You have 12 months from date of workshop, or date of online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

Workshop
Surf Water Safety Rescue paper manual 

Online Learning Courses
Access to Surf Water Safety Rescue online manual 

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

• Surfboard or rescue board

• Surf clothing suitable for conducting rescues

In addition, for the Online learning courses: 

• Computer to access ASI e-learning platform  

• Another person to be your patient 

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills  

• GPS tracking device such as a watch or phone GPS apps to record your fitness mission test eg...map my run. Or submit google map.

ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue Award 

ASI also issues education department approved training certificates. These do not expire. 

Australia Only
ASI is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and also issues the following certificate to students undertaking training in Australia.
Australian Department of Education. Registered Training Organisation RTO ID 91496

Statement of Attainment in Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (PUA20119)
for units of competency:  
SISORSC007 Perform basic surf rescues

The Certificate is valid for 24 months (or 12 months in Australia) from the date you completed the workshop or online enrolment.

There is no renewal on this qualification.  

To obtain a new certificate, participants complete the course again.