School Surf Survival

Surf survival courses are a pre-requisite for school students to participate in school surfing programs for school sport under the supervision of teachers only.

*Programs can also be accessed individually by students in school holidays

Without passing the surf survival course award - it would be inadvisable for teachers to take school kids into the surf during school hours under their supervision (SEA Australia can otherwise cater in this instance).

The Award course listed below 

Teachers can also participate in award courses to allow them to take their students into the surf for surfing sport programs. SEA Australia is an authorised supplier of these courses.

Course outlines

Theory in-school

• Surf zones – safe and dangerous areas

• Rip education – identification and easy escape methods

• Waves – negotiating and returning to the beach safely

• Basic CPR an 1st aid

Beach program (student) - 3 hr practical course (OSSA)

• Still water skills evaluation

• Surf survival and self-rescue skills

• Rip education– identification and practical management

• Basic rescue in moderate surf conditions

• Surf negotiation with and without a foam surfboard

• Swimming and floatation competencies

• Basic surf mission