Before commencing training a new trainee shall complete a simple Fitness Assessment comprising of a demonstration of water fitness and the completion of a SAA Declaration and Medical History Questionnaire.

The fitness assessment consists of the following:

• Complete a declaration of fitness.
• Swim 200 meters freestyle.
• Recover 3 objects from the bottom of the swimming area.

Once the above criteria has been met, the trainee may then move on to complete Elementary Diver Training.