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GUIDESRCCandidateReferenceBefore and during your course

Start your SRC

Be 13 or older by the final test. Swim 200 m in a pool in under 5 minutes. Finish your online theory by day 3.

  1. Do your swim

    Be a paid-up club member. Book your own supervised 200 m pool swim. Get your WA portfolio signed by an approved trainer, assessor, swim teacher or pool lifeguard.

    Tell your trainer about any injury, health issue or help you need.

    Find the current WA portfolio and work card (opens in a new tab)

  2. Do your online learning

    Log in to your own national SLS Hub account. Applications › eLearning › Login to eLearning. Then Training Library › SLS – Aquatic Rescue › View Courses.

    Surf Rescue Certificate › Enrol. Do the learning modules first, then the tests.

    Finish your online theory by day 3. Save the certificate from your final theory test.

    Open the SLS Hub (opens in a new tab)

  3. What to bring

    • Portfolio and pen
    • Swimmers and towel
    • Water and sunscreen
    • Clothes for CPR on the floor
    • Check your session times and rash vest plan.
  4. Finish your portfolio

    • Date each skill on your work card.
    • Fill in the incident report.
    • Add your theory certificate.
    • Sign your declaration.
    • Hand it to your trainer to check.