Course Information

Overview:

This course is available as a physical workshop, an online flexible learning course or as a combination of workshop and online with our flexible trainer option.
​Find more details below and select the best course option for you.

Aim:

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

Locations:

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

Career Outcomes:

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

Topics Covered:

• 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

Entry Requirements:

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 equivalent to IELTS 6 (Competent user: Generally you have an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. You can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.)

Delivery Options:

Workshop 
An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 

Flexible E-learning 
Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.   Upload video to demonstrate rescue skills. 

Flexible Trainer 
Complete theory on the ASI e-learning platform and complete practical assessments - face to face - with an ASI Trainer, at a time that suits you. 

ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.  All information is submitted online, allowing you to keep track of what you have submitted and gain individualised trainer feedback. 

Course Requirements:

To obtain your ASI surf rescue certificate:

• Complete theory and multi-choice test.
• Complete timed fitness mission within 10 minutes.  Swim 200 metres (650 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), paddle 200 metres (650ft).
• Demonstrate in water rescues including rescue unconscious person using double roll method with surfboard. (in deep water) 
• Submit a current first aid certificate. 

What we provide:

ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue manual
Access to rescue video 

Equipment:

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 (flexible learning and flexible trainer) 
• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills  
• GPS tracking device such as a watch or phone GPS apps, eg...map my run. (for fitness mission test - flexible learning only)

Certificate issued:

ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue Award 

Enrolment

• Find Workshops
• Flexible Learning