Level One
1. Where should you swim at the Beach?
Between the Flags
2. What colour are the patrol flags?
Red and Yellow
3. Who do you need to take to the Beach and watch over you?
An Adult
4. What is the signal for ‘Assistance Required’?
One hand held up in the air
Level Two (Level One questions plus below):
5. If you are in doubt about the sea conditions what should you
do?
Stay out
6. When will you find Lifeguards at the beach?
In summer and in the weekends
7. What does Slip, Slop, Slap stand for?
Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen and Slap on a hat
Level Three (Level Two questions plus below):
8. Name three pieces of Lifeguard equipment?
BP IRBs, Board, Rescue Tube etc
9. If using Club equipment what should you do when you are finished?
Wash it with fresh water
10. What do the letters IRB stand for?
Inshore Rescue Boat
Level Four (Level Three questions plus below):
11. Name the three different types of waves?
Dumper, spilling, surging
12. What is a rip?
Body of water moving out to sea
13. Name two features that identify a rip?
Discoloured water, calm spot on a surf beach
Level Five (Level Four questions plus below):
14. Why are dumping waves dangerous?
Because they are steep and powerful and often break in
shallow water
15. What are two special ways Lifeguards use to communicate with each other?
Hand held radios and signals
16. How do Lifeguards determine the best place to put the patrol flags?
Sit in an elevated position and watch the waves. Pick the
place with the most even breaking surf
Lifeguard Certificate (Level Five of the 10–12 years olds and
questions below):
17. What is the best method to escape from a rip?
Stay calm and swim parallel (across) the beach until you
are out of the rip
18. How should you remove sand from the eye?
Flush with clean, cold water
19. How would you treat a beachgoer for severe sunburn?
Cold shower, rest in a cool place and give cool fluids
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