Pool Lifeguard Skill Set

    • HLTAID011 Provide first aid (pre-requisite)

    • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    • SISCAQU019 Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations

    • SISCAQU020 Perform water rescues

    • SISCAQU021 Perform complex water rescues

    • SISCAQU022 Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment

The Pool Lifeguard Skill Set (SISSS00133) issued by Royal Life Saving is recognised throughout Australia and in many countries around the world. It is an entry-level professional qualification that can lead to an exciting career in the aquatic and recreation industry.

The course offers expert professional training, and covers the skills and knowledge of first aid, resuscitation, swimming and water safety. You will also learn about rescue and emergency response techniques, aquatic supervision, risk management, public relations, effective communication, conflict management and basic technical pool operations. These are valuable skills in any work context and lifeguarding is a dynamic, in-demand profession that can open up work opportunities in a wide variety of national and international locations. There are also opportunities for career advancement such as Supervisor, Duty Manager, Facility Manager, Swim Teacher and Trainer/Assessor.

Participants must be a minimum age of 16 years old to enrol into this course and must hold a Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate which is valid at time of course (3 year validity).

    • Courses may close at anytime due to overall numbers.

    • You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa which allows you to enrol in our VET training courses.

    Please be aware that Royal Life Saving Society Australia South Australia Branch Inc (RTO 0996) is not registered as a CRICOS provider. We are unable to accept international students.

    At time of enrolment, participants are required to provide their valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) for authentication purposes by Royal Life Saving SA. A USI serves as a unique reference number mandated by the Commonwealth statutory office under the Student Identifiers Act 2014, and it can be obtained from the USI Registrar at www.usi.gov.au

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