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Beach Lifeguard Course

SLSGB Surf Lifeguard Award  & Surf Life Saver Award

Course Date:

March 7th 2016

Based in Croyde & Georgeham North Devon, Active Escape are delivering the SLSGB Surf Lifeguard & Surf Life Saver Awards.  These awards are a bench mark qualification for all those wanting to work in activities based on coastal waters.

The SLSGB awards are internationally recognised awards as they provide professional patrolling and water safety services, in surf conditions, with board rescue skills and advanced fitness requirements that exceed international standards for Lifeguarding.

DELIVERY FORMAT

40 hours delivery including water and theory based sessions, structure will be a 6 day course with assessment taking place on the 6th day

 

AIM

To demonstrate the knowledge and skills required in order to provide professional patrolling and water services, in surf conditions, with rescue skills and advanced fitness requirements.

PRE-REQUISITE

Be a current member of SLSGB

Be at least 16 years of age on the date of assessment

Be able to swim 400m in under 7.30 minutes

Be able to complete a 200m beach run in under 40 secs

VALIDITY OF AWARD

36 months from the date of the examination

SYLLABUS

Foundation surf competence and knowledge

Foundation lifeguard knowledge and skills

Foundation paddle board competence and knowledge

Foundation rescue tube competence and knowledge

Surf Lifeguard Fitness Test

Adult Basic Life Support

Aquatic First Aid

Supplementary Oxygen Administration

Spinal Injury Management

Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Course Cost

£240

(this does not include SLSGB membership)

Contact us:

info@activeescape.co.uk

07773340031