Overview - The course curriculum is prepared with the guidance of the lifesaving association of Sri Lanka (SLLS), which is the national body for life saving and water safety in Sri Lanka accepted by the international lifesaving federation (ILSF).

Aim - To train Offrs and ORs of the services who have qualified in LSTC certificate (CDRT) course with a merit pass given the training required to assist and save the lives in the water.

Objectives - The course is designed to achieve the following objectives:

1. Perform water based fitness skills in a pool environment
2. Perform water-based fitness skills in a surf environment
3. Demonstrate rescue simulation techniques
4. Demonstrate combined rescue techniques
5. Understand and explain the purpose and use of at least two (2) pieces of ILS-approved lifesaving equipment items used in rescue
6. Perform emergency response techniques including basic resuscitation and first aid techniques.