Beach Ocean Safe Program
Safely take part in Sydney's iconic beach culture
The Beach Ocean Safety Program is designed to help students build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to enjoy Australia’s beaches safely.
Through practical learning and hands-on experience, students will develop a better understanding of ocean conditions, identify potential risks and learn what to do in an emergency.
This program is brought to you by UNSW College in partnership with Coogee Surf Life Saving Club and proudly sponsored by Medibank.
October Intake
Program dates:
- Saturday 24 October: 12pm – 8pm @ UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre
- Saturday 31 October: 9am – 4pm @ Coogee SLSC
- Sunday 1 November: 9am – 4pm @ Coogee SLSC
Register for the upcoming intake here.
If you have any questions about the program or would like more information, you can email Panda Le, Health & Wellbeing Program Assistant.
Perks:
- 3x full-day sessions with trained instructors and surf lifesavers
- Practical skills in reading beach signs, floating, rip currents, emergency response and more
- A certificate of attainment and graduation event & lunch
- Community membership with Coogee SLSC and pool access to UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre
- Free BOS merchandise
- Lunch provided at each session
UNSW College delivers its Foundation Studies, Academic English, Diplomas, and Pre-Masters Program, under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K; TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
UNSW College delivers its Applied Degrees under TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
UNSW College also delivers UNSW Diplomas on behalf of UNSW Sydney under CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).
See unswcollege.edu.au/esos for more information.
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