Course Overview
The Board Rescue Module (BRM) has been designed to help Surf Lifeguards develop their rescue skills with a rescue board. The BRM covers both conscious and unconscious rescues with a rescue board.
The target audience for this qualification is Surf Lifeguards wishing to further their rescue capability.
Course Information
Prerequisites: 14 years of age | Surf Lifeguard Award (Refreshed) | Current member of a SLS club
Duration: Variable depending on competence and instruction structure 2-3 weeks
Delivered by: Club Instructors, Club Examiners or Patrol Captains
Who should complete it: Anyone interested in furthering their rescue capability when on patrol
Candidate requirements:
- Attend training sessions with the club instructor
- Successfully complete all components of the examination
Exam Components:
- Conscious patient rescue
- Unconscious patient rescue
Topics covered
- Basic paddling skills
- Rescue board surf skills
- Board rescue for an unconscious patient
- Board rescue for a conscious patient
Outcomes
At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:
- Perform a board rescue for a conscious patient.
- Perform a board rescue for an unconscious patient.
Module currency: No expiry
To begin training for this qualification contact your club or local Club Development Officer.
Board Rescue Module Resources
Board Rescue Skills Resource (updated Nov 2022)
Board Rescue Instructor Resource (update Nov 2022)