Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required to supervise the safety of participants in aquatic recreation facilities and manage water-based rescues and emergencies, including the prevention of drowning.
Students will also gain the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued by ABC Licence Training Pty LTD – RTO 3399
Theses units(s) form part of the SISSS00133 – Pool Lifeguard Skillset.
To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au.
This course is offered as a face-to-face course. Pre-course learning is required.
Face to face minimum duration is 2 – 3 days.
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course. Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.
As per the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO), there are minimum age, health and fitness requirements for those employed as a Pool Lifeguard. Should students wish to become employed as a lifeguard following the successful completion of this course, the GSPO should be reviewed by the student prior to enrolling in this course, to ensure the criteria can be met.
Face to face training consists of theory presentations and range of practical learning activities and scenarios.
Assessment activities will include a knowledge test and practical assessments. Students will be required to complete specific assessment components including but not limited to:
It is recommended by the industry to renew this course every 12 months and first aid every three years.
Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.
Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.
