Gisborne/Tairawhiti - Surf Lifeguard & Patrol Support Exam #1

Event Details

Wed 26 Oct 4:30PM - Thu 27 Oct 7:30PM
Waikaanae SLSC, 280E Grey Street, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, Eastern - Gisborne

Event Contact:

Nick Wagstaff

Tel: 027 901 7517

Email: nick.wagstaff@surflifesaving.org.nz

<p><strong>EXAM OVERVIEW</strong><br>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.</p> <p><strong>COURSE INFORMATION</strong><br>Duration: 2 Evening Assessments<br>Pre-requisites: 14 years of age | Current member of a SLS club<br>Requirements: Attend training sessions with the club instructor Complete the SLA candidate Workbook Successfully complete all components of the examination<br>Registration: To register contact your local SLS club instructor before – <strong>October 19th 2022</strong><br>Instructors please email Nick with a complete exam registration form<br>Disclaimer: Without a minimum of 10 participants, this exam date will not stand</p> <p><strong>EXAM COMPONENTS</strong><br>Waikanae SLSC<br>26th October / Dry Assessment<br>1. Candidate Workbook<br>2. Theory Test<br>3. Station: First Aid<br>4. Station: CPR<br>5. Station: Radios &amp; Signals</p> <p><strong>EXAM COMPONENTS</strong><br>Gisborne Olympic Pool<br>27th October / Water Assessment<br>6. 400m pool swim (under 9 minutes)<br>7. Rescue tows and releases (Pool)<br>8. Tube Rescue (Pool)<br>9. Run-Swim-Run in surf<br>10. Tube Rescue (Surf)</p> <p><a href="/media/996753/20221026-sla-exam-flyer.pdf" title="Gisborne SLA/PSA Exam Flyer #1">Exam Flyer (PDF)</a></p> Development

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)

Exam Flyer (PDF)