Access to water and participation in aquatic activities in, on and around the water plays a significant part in the lives of Australians. Pool, rivers, lakes and beaches provide opportunities to enjoy a variety of sport and recreational activities. It is therefore vitally important that students learn how to be safe in, on and around all aquatic environments.<\/p>\n
What part does the DECD Beach Safety Education Program play?<\/p>\n
Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) Beach Safety Education program is designed to maximise the benefit of the time available. The program provides a beach safety learning pathway to engage, challenge and support students to:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tbecome confident and safe in aquatic environments<\/p>\n
\u2022\tdevelop skills, knowledge and understanding directly related to water safety (survival and rescue skills)<\/p>\n
\u2022\texplore, evaluate and make sound decisions about their own safety and the safety of others in aquatic environments.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tWork effectively with others<\/p>\n
The reporting process:<\/p>\n
The goal of the program is to support students to reach a level of competency in all identified learning outcomes. A record of development will be issued at the completion of the students\u2019 lessons using the following reporting code (S.A.F.E.):
\nS \u2013 able to demonstrate task when supported by the instructor
\nA \u2013 able to demonstrate task using a flotation aid
\nF \u2013 able to demonstrate the task frequently and independently
\nE \u2013 able to demonstrate the task effectively and with understanding<\/p>\n
It should be noted that achievements demonstrated and reported in this program occur in a controlled and supervised environment under a specialist instructor. Students may not be able to demonstrate the same level of competence in other conditions and should be supervised at all times when in and around the water.<\/p>\n
The DECD Beach Safety Education Program is only one experience and access to other Learn to Swim and water based activities on a more regular basis can build on what has been taught and enhance skills and confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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