Lapsed Awards, Disputes & TAF Obligations

Assessment disputes

If you think an assessment outcome was incorrect or unfair, raise it with the Director of Education first. If it can't be resolved at club level, you can escalate to SLSWA under their appeals process. Assessment decisions have to be based on the SLSA assessment standard and your demonstrated performance against it — not personal preference or patrol history.

Reasonable adjustments

SLSA recognises that surf lifesaving activities need a reasonable level of fitness and ability. The club will consider reasonable adjustments to how a skill is demonstrated in assessment — these don't lower the standard, only the method of showing you meet it, and any adjustment made is noted on your assessment record.

Trainers, Assessors & Facilitators (TAF)

TAF accreditation carries its own currency requirements — see 7.4 Training & Assessing for what you need to keep up and how often. Let the Director of Education know if your TAF currency is at risk of lapsing.