Gisborne/Tairawhiti - Surf Lifeguard & Patrol Support Exam #1
Event Details
Event Contact:
Nick Wagstaff
Tel: 027 901 7517
Email: nick.wagstaff@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Surf Lifeguard Award certifies that the holder has the basic skills and knowledge to be a Surf Lifeguard. This is the entry-level qualification for members to be a patrolling member. The Surf Lifeguard Award is the first step on the Surf Life Saving New Zealand lifeguard pathway.
COURSE INFORMATION
Duration: 2 Evening Assessments
Pre-requisites: 14 years of age | Current member of a SLS club
Requirements: Attend training sessions with the club instructor Complete the SLA candidate Workbook Successfully complete all components of the examination
Registration: To register contact your local SLS club instructor before – October 19th 2022
Instructors please email Nick with a complete exam registration form
Disclaimer: Without a minimum of 10 participants, this exam date will not stand
EXAM COMPONENTS
Waikanae SLSC
26th October / Dry Assessment
1. Candidate Workbook
2. Theory Test
3. Station: First Aid
4. Station: CPR
5. Station: Radios & Signals
EXAM COMPONENTS
Gisborne Olympic Pool
27th October / Water Assessment
6. 400m pool swim (under 9 minutes)
7. Rescue tows and releases (Pool)
8. Tube Rescue (Pool)
9. Run-Swim-Run in surf
10. Tube Rescue (Surf)