Board Rescue Module

 

 

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

  1. Basic paddling skills 
  2. Rescue board surf skills 
  3. Board rescue for an unconscious patient 
  4. Board rescue for a conscious patient 

Outcomes

At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:

  1. Perform a board rescue for a conscious patient.
  2. 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)