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NIPPER WATER SAFETY
 

​We can only count people holding these qualifications when maintaining ratios for water safety  -  please consider becoming a ‘countable’ parent.

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TEXT: Course name & your name to Sue 0428 382 285

 

NIPPER ADULT ASSISTANTS (NAA)

Can assist in shallow water (standing)

Must wear orange vest

 Report to Age Group Manager (AGM) and must:

  • Attend Nipper activities safety brief prior to commencing daily duties;

  • Assist with supervision of Nippers on beach and/or in shallow water as directed by the AGM;

  • At all times be aware of the safety and welfare of those involved in the activity and immediately report any concerns to the AGM;

  • Advise the AGM of any pre-existing ailments that may impact on their participation or if their competency does not meet the activity requirements or conditions. 

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NIPPER RESCUE CERTIFICATE (NRC)

Can assist in deep water. Can use tube. (Can not use Rescue Board)

Must wear ‘Water Safety’ Rashie

Reports to the Age Group Manager (AGM) and must:

  • Be qualified and proficient in the NRC;

  • Carry out their duties under the leadership of the AGM;

  • Be responsible for water safety in the appointed area;

  • At all times be aware of the safety and welfare of those involved in the activity and immediately report any concerns to the AGM;

  • Advise the AGM of any pre-existing ailments that may impact on their participation or if their competency does not meet the activity requirements or conditions.

Course take about 2 hours and covers​

  • Manual Handling & OSH requirements

  • Surf Awareness

  • 200m Ocean Swim in 6 minutes

  • Aquatic Rescue with a Rescue Tube

  • Acquatic Rescue with a contact tow

  • Signals

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SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE (SRC)

Can assist in deep water. Can patrol.

Surf Rescue Uniform

Full course available

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BRONZE MEDALLION (BM)

Can assist in deep water. Can patrol.

Surf Rescue Uniform

Full course available (Cert II equivalent)

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