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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to surf.
   • Select surfboard and other equipment suitable for conditions, check for safe working condition and wax board, as required.
   • Select exposure protection surf wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions; fit and adjust to ensure comfort and safety.
   • Select a suitable area for surfing activities according to current conditions.
   • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
   • Confirm protocols for communications between party members and with others.
2. Manoeuvre the surfboard through intermediate waves.
   • Enter water in safe location, carry surfboard out to suitable depth, and mount sit and lay on board while maintaining balance.
   • Paddle the board in trim to propel and control it through broken and unbroken waves.
   • Negotiate broken and unbroken waves using duck dive and Eskimo roll manoeuvres.
3. Catch and ride waves using intermediate manoeuvres.
   • Observe surfing etiquette when catching and riding waves.
   • Select appropriate waves to catch and identify optimum take off position.
   • Ride waves under control from start to finish and exit wave safely.
   • Execute bottom turns, top turns and cutbacks, and trim board during manoeuvres.
   • Link a range of surfing manoeuvres.
   • Dismount board, safely, from prone and standing position.
4. Maintain own safety, and self rescue in intermediate surf conditions.
   • Safely approach, avoid or negotiate hazards to minimise risk of injury while surfing.
   • Use techniques to maintain safety of self and others in the event of a wipe out.
   • Maintain stability in water when separated from surfboard and return to shore.
   • Recognise situations when assistance is required and implement required actions.
   • Select surfboard and other equipment suitable for conditions, check for safe working condition and wax board, as required.
   • Select exposure protection surf wear or exposure suit suitable for conditions; fit and adjust to ensure comfort and safety.
   • Select a suitable area for surfing activities according to current conditions.
   • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during activities.
   • Confirm protocols for communications between party members and with others.