1. Run-Swim-Run (timed)
- SRC—Unaided: 100 m Run-100 m Swim-100 m Run in 5 minutes or less
- BM—Unaided: 200 m Run-200 m Swim-200 m Run in 8 minutes or less
- The run distance to be taken from waist deep water, e.g., the run is from a flag, around a marker and to waist deep water. The aquatic components are from waist deep water around two swimming buoys and back to waist deep water
- Swim leg must be around two swimming buoys
- Reasonable adjustment may be made for surf conditions on the day.
2. Signals
Demonstrate knowledge ofsignals. The demonstration must include the following:
- Beach to water signals
- Water to beach signals
- Tower and other signals eg Mass Rescue, Emergency Evacuation Alarm, etc.
- 3. Resuscitation (CPR)
- A primary assessment (DRSAB--) on a live victim including the demonstration of the lateral position (this may be completed on a manikin if COVID-19 social distancing requirements are in place).
- Primary assessment (DRSABCD), CPR 1 and 2 person (adult or child AND infant) on an approved manikin – to include resuscitation methods using a resuscitation mask or face shield and AED. (individually issued face shields are preferred, if using masks special cleaning procedures need to be followed).
- Team CPR scenario including primary assessment (DRSABCD) – to include resuscitation methods using a resuscitation mask or face shield and AED.
4. Radio
Participation in a scenario involving equipment. The scenario must include at least three of the following situations and must be conducted for each candidate:
- Pre-operation checks
- Knowledge of local operating channels and uses
- Inter-patrol communications
- Rescue procedures, requests for assistance which include the four P’s
5. Rescue
Demonstrate a minimum of one rescue of a victim. SLSA strongly encourages that this is of an unconscious victim, using a rescue board and according to SLSA operating procedures in the current SLSA Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue training manual. The rescue must include the following:
- Negotiating the surfzone
- Securing the victim
- Returning to shore with the victim
- Calling for assistance
- SLSA strongly encourages the use of Assessment Task 7 Board Rescue Scenario from the SRC/Bronze Medallion resources which will incorporate the Radio and Rescue components above
