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Beach Safety Training Courses

LSV is the premier provider of Beach Lifeguard and Beach Bronze Medallion courses in Victoria. Our training proudly combines SLSA industry leading skills and techniques with Victoria’s most experienced trainers and award-winning resources.
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Beach Safety Training Courses

Community Surf Lifesaving Certificate

This course is the required qualification for anybody seeking to provide aquatic supervision at a bay or coastal location. It is recognised by the Department of Education Adventure Activities Guidelines and the aquatic industry. 

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This course will equip candidates with the skills to supervise structured recreational activities at aquatic venues/environments. The course focus includes student safety, surf awareness, rescue techniques, carries/supports and resuscitation.

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Course summary
Course outline

Successful completion of this course will result in the award of the following units:

  • PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills
  • PUASAR013 Participate in an aquatic rescue operation

In addition, candidates will also receive:

  • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Beach Bronze Medallion

This course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge of aquatic planning, supervision, and emergency response and broader skills required to be able to participate in water safety/lifesaving activities.

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The course focus includes technical skills and knowledge including surf awareness, surveillance, and aquatic rescue, as well as broader skills and knowledge covering communication systems, emergency response, incident management and public safety.

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Course summary
Course outline

Successful completion of this course will result in the award of the following units:

PUA20119 Certificate II in public safety (aquatic rescue)

In addition, candidates will also receive:

  • Provide basic emergency life support
Aquatic Risk Awareness

This course equips candidates with the knowledge and skills to safely manage and respond to aquatic emergencies in line with industry standards and recognised best practices. Originally designed for Ambulance Victoria personnel, it is recommended for those that are exposed to aquatic risk through the course of their work.  

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The course focus includes ensuring those exposed to aquatic risk during their employment/activities have the skills and knowledge to protect themselves and those they have a duty of care for. Theory and practical content includes aquatic environments, planning, personnel transfer, chain of command, rescue techniques, and self-survival.

Course information

Successful completion of this course will result in the award of the following certificate:

  • Life Saving Victoria - Aquatic Risk Awareness