This is an internationally recognised 40 hour course which gives you the qualification to apply for lifeguard work with the RNLI as well as organisations abroad or use it to complete your surf instructor qualification.
Price includes : lifeguard and first aid manuals, examination fees, access to the Coast to Coast online learning platform, Covid PPE
Minimum age: 16yrs
Pre-requisites :
-You need to be able to to complete the fitness test:
400m sea swim (flat water) in less than 8 min
200m beach sprint in less than 40 seconds
-To do the course you will need to be a current member of SLSGB: follow the link to create or renew your SLSGB membership (+ £25):
https://www.slsgb.org.uk/support-us/membership/
Validity: 24 months from assessment, then 12 month annual proficiency (as long as validity has not lapsed)
THEORY
Online Zoom sessions:
Mon 5th April 8-9pm
Thurs 8th April 7-9pm
Mon 12th April 7-9pm
Wed 14th April 7-9pm
PRACTICAL
Challaborough beach (TQ7 4HU) & Churchstow village hall (TQ7 3RD):
Fri 16th April 9am - 5pm
Sat 17th April 9 am - 5pm
Sun 18th April 9am - 5pm
-Wetsuit, boots, hood, gloves - suitable for the activity and time of year
-Packed lunch and own mug
-Warm comfortable clothing suitable for indoor first aid scenarios
Award aims: The Surf Lifeguard will provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required in order to provide professional patrolling and water safety services, in surf conditions, with rescue skills and advanced fitness requirements. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, board paddling, running and lifting.
Training and assessment process: Trained and assessed throughout the course by a SLSGB trainer and skills to be verified by an SLSGB assessor on a given day of the training.
Assessment:
REFUND POLICY
SWIM VENTURES:
A full refund will be given in the case of:
A gift voucher to the same value will be issued in the case of:
No refund will given in the case of:
COURSES:
Coast to Coast Water SafetyFirst aid practical- Churchstow village hall. Practical rescue skills-Challaborough beach. In case of adverse conditions, we may change beach location. We will communicate with you at the earliest opportunity if this is the case. Please contact us if you don't have transport between locations.