Knowledge gained 

• Water safety, rescue skills, Lifesaving CPR, Basic First Aid 

• Participants gain basic patrolling and surf awareness 

• Knowledge for lifesaving patrolling operations. 

 

Prerequisites & Registration: 

1. Membership must be paid and approved for the current season. 

2. The participant must be at least 15 years of age at final assessment. 

3. Register for the course online at LSV Club Gateway 

4. Complete a 400‐metre swim in nine (9) minutes or less. 

5. Download the Public Safety & Aquatic Rescue Training Manual 35th Edition. This is now online via LSV Club Gateway > Resource Library > Member Training > PSAR Manual. 

 

The course consists of a number of sessions and participants are required to attend ALL sessions. 

 

An Annual skills maintenance must be completed each season to keep this award proficient