Surf instructor training on the beach of El Palmar, surfers in the water, instructors on the beach

Complete package

  • ILS course (course duration: 3 days)

  • Accommodation near the beach/at the spot (6 nights)

  • Excellent catering at the A-Frame surf camp (6 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 4 x dinner)

  • Water, tea, coffee and fruit all day

  • Price: 650 € + 225 British pounds ILS course

Note: Because the ILS course is offered together with the ISA Level 1 course and the daily schedule depends on the weather conditions, you can only book the ILS complete package for 6 nights.

Teaching content

Fitness Test

Run - Swim - Run Test:

  • Run 100 m - Swim 100 m - Run 100 m in under 5 minutes

Lifeguarding skills, knowledge and rescue

Lifesaving holds:

  • Show 2 rescue holds given by the instructor

Open Water Exercises:

  • Know and understand all signals

  • Swim 100 meters (fins optional) to an unconscious patient

  • Perform EAV (Expired Air Ventilation) on the patient, simulate consciousness and bring the person to shore, including aftercare under real conditions

  • Rescue an unconscious, non-breathing person 150 meters from the shore with a rescue board, demonstrate EAV in the water and bring the person back to the beach

  • Rescue a conscious person (approx. 50 meters from the beach) without aids and demonstrate proper handling of the patient

  • As a lifeguard, team leader or part of the team, initiate appropriate action in an unknown simulated emergency and perform aftercare on 1-2 patients; complete an accident report

  • As part of a team, rescue a person with a suspected spinal injury and bring them to safety; demonstrate proper execution and aftercare

Question answering:

  • Answer 5 questions from the Worksheet (Beach Environment Section) without notes, at least 4 must be correct

  • Answer 10 questions from the Worksheet (Lifeguard Technique Section) without notes, at least 8 must be correct

  • Answer 5 questions from the Worksheet (Communication Sector) without notes, at least 4 must be correct

Simulate an emergency situation:

  • Safety and assessment of the emergency situation

  • Turning the patient from prone to supine position, opening the airway and checking for signs of life

  • Actions in case of vomiting and airway obstruction

  • Securing the recovery position and aftercare

  • Demonstrate CPR and the use of supplemental oxygen on a manikin, including clearing the airway for a suspected spinal injury caused by the jaw thrust

  • Demonstrate CPR on a child and baby manikin

First aid

Simulated emergency situation:

  • Initiate first aid procedures for an unknown simulated emergency situation with a patient

Question answering:

  • Answer 10 questions from the worksheet (First Aid and Resuscitation section) without aids, at least 8 must be correct

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If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail or telephone. You can also reach us via the contact form.

Phone
(0049) 152 26570635
Arne

What others have to say

  • Sebastian Münkel

    3 weeks ago

    Absolutely fantastic time we had here, great beaches, lovely staff, fantastic food, -- no really, the food is among the best I have ever had, day after day -- very lovely guests and super convenient distances to the surfing.

    - Surfing: the whole schedule is centered around the surf times, and for good reason. The staff make sure that the groups always get the best waves of the day, even if that means taking a short drive somewhere else. The equipment is great for learners (I cannot judge the hard tops etc) with clean, relatively new, and fitting wet-suits. In addition to the lessons we can always go for more sessions privately, with access to the equipment.

    - Lessons: The teachers are fantastic, their joy is contagious, they made learning super fun. In addition to great individual feedback there are additional offerings in terms of lectures, e.g. on wave theory. The video analysis also really helps to internalize some additional feedback. But again, the teachers are great!

    - Food: Great food, always accommodating dietary restrictions, and with great variety. Every meal is different to the last, the meals are flexible if you're almost an hour late it's still usually fine, and they make sure you have enough of all the food you could want. Unlimited coffee, tea and fruit is also a great addition. Beer and wine cost extra, but at basically no markup. But once again: best food, fantastic, 6/5.

    - Lodgings: Apartments where you will either be with the group you traveled with, or other guests. Clean, quiet, daily cleaning, everything you really need if you want to retreat during the day, or even cook a meal. WiFi is fast enough to fulfill most use cases.

    - Common areas: allow all levels of socializing, provide fantastic views, promote meeting your fellow surfers.

    - Yoga: I am not a fan of yoga, so I didn't do any, but the ones who did said is was great.

    - Additional services: Photos from your surfing adventures and mishaps are available, massages, additional outings outside of the surf lessons (for example surf-skating) are on offer as well, providing a beautiful well rounded programme for the entire day.

    - Vibes: 10/10, chill, social, down-to-earth, helpful.

    Overall, better holiday than for example a ski trip in November (and I love skiing too). Come here!

  • Tobias_ keller.t

    6 months ago

    This has already been our second stay at A-Frame and again it was a super relaxed week and overall a holiday that can‘t be much better. We, a family with a toddler, can ony recommend this place to other families who are looking for a relaxed holiday with yoga, surf and amazing food. The people at A-Frame from surf coach to kitchen staff are just super friendly and you feel very much taken care at all times. Thanks so much to the whole team for another great holiday experience. We‘ll be back for sure.

  • Victor Lombardi

    6 months ago

    Pretty much a perfect vacation. I learned to surf, did a lot of yoga, soaked up the beautiful weather, ate delicious food, and met some wonderful people. I don't speak German or Spanish and the staff switched to English to make everything easy for me. El Palmar is a very chill area and from there it's easy to make day trips to Conil, Vejer, and Cádiz.

  • Inga

    a month ago

    One of the best sufcamps I´ve visited so far. Excellent sufcoaches with a great accomodation and catering nearby the beach.

  • Yoav Nassau

    a year ago

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stayed at A-Frame. Super friendly and helpful staff. We were always received with a smile and welcoming attitude. Shoutout to the kitchen people who were kind, and did an incredible job of serving tasty, healthy, and varied food that we all loved. We came with three small children and they all had a great time - surf lessons, board games, ping-pong table among other fun activities.

    The house was spacious, well-kept, and clean. Would definitely stay there again if visiting El Palmar in the future.

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