Pool Lifeguard Course
Gold Coast Recreation Precinct - Tallebudgera
Pool Lifeguard Course - Annual Refresher
1 day course - $185 per person
Pool Lifeguard Course - New Students
2 day course - $385 per person
2 day course - $385 per person
IMPPORTANT: Pre requisite HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Course available on Saturday before Pool Lifeguard Course from 8am
Please book First Aid if you are due for renewal. Must be renewed every 3 years.
This course set is designed for pool lifeguards who are required to undertake annual recertification of their knowledge and skills including CPR as part of legislative and industry requirements.
Course Set - Pool Lifeguard Annual Refresher
This course set is designed for pool lifeguards who are required to undertake annual recertification of their knowledge and skills including CPR as part of legislative and industry requirements. Students completing this Refresher course will have previously completed pool lifeguard certification and hold a current HLTAID011 and will be regarded to have substantial experience in this field as part of their role in the workplace or community.
This course set applies to individuals who may be required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
Pool Lifeguard Refresher Entry Requirement - Existing Pool Lifeguard Certificate/Statement
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
SISCAQU019 - Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations
SISCAQU020 - Perform water rescues
SISCAQU022 - Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment
SISCAQU021 - Perform complex water rescues
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Entry Requirements
This course set has a pre-requisite unit of:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Any individual undertaking this course will be required to provide a copy of their current Pool Lifeguard Certificate or Statement of Attainment prior to training taking place.
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including:
CPR*
Swim 25 metres and perform a 25 metre non-contact tow of a casualty. Working as a team, extract a casualty from deep water using extraction equipment and demonstrate advanced resuscitation techniques
Swim 10 metres and then complete a minimum 10 metre contact tow of a conscious casualty and remove the casualty from the water without assistance.
Swim 25 metres and then retrieve an object replicating a person at the deepest part of the aquatic facility (but no greater than two (2) metres) and perform a 25-metre contact tow of an unconscious casualty. Work as a team to extract the casualty with suspected spinal injury using spinal immobilisation extraction equipment from shallow water
Visual acuity to see the common visual signs and signals of a person experiencing difficulties in the water which includes “lack of movement” and ”arm waving”
Hear the common visual signs and signals of a person experiencing difficulties in the water which includes “calling for help”
Please note, if you plan to work as a Pool Lifeguard, the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations note there are minimum age, health and fitness requirements of persons employed to be performing the role of a Pool Lifeguard. The Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO) SV11 Pool Lifeguard Health Assessments outlines the criteria regarding vision, hearing, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, pregnancy and immunizations. SV12 Pool Lifeguard Fitness Assessments outlines the criteria to ensure lifeguards are physically fit enough to perform the required tasks and to provide a measure of safety should an emergency occur that requires physical ability.
There may be an additional on-the-job licensing requirement for pool lifeguards working in NSW. Please check with your employer if you are required to apply for a Pool Lifeguard Licence.
*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor and rescue breathing techniques demonstrated on manikins, with no exemptions.
Online study options: The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.
Course Duration
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher min. duration - N/A
Blended min. duration - N/A
Face-to-face min. duration - N/A
Online with face-to-face min. duration - 480 minutes
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Pool Lifeguard Refresher Entry Requirement - Existing Pool Lifeguard Certificate/Statement - Not applicable
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - 12 months'
SISCAQU019 - Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations - Not applicable
SISCAQU020 - Perform water rescues -Not applicable
SISCAQU022 - Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment - 12 months
SISCAQU021 - Perform complex water rescues -Not applicable
Learning Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au
View Student Handbook (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Simulated First Aid Scenario – Adult CPR (Selection of a scenario where the student has no prior knowledge of the casualty’s condition prior to starting treatment)
Complete two first aid incident report forms based on the simulated first aid scenarios
Performance Task – Infant and Child CPR
Identify the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms.
Recognise and respond to three (3) supervision scenarios:
Participate in a discussion with an aquatic industry leader to clarify safety rules for the activity
Identify the common signs and signals of a person experiencing difficulties in the water and possible contributing factors
Demonstrating fitness, strength, efficiency and speed, to perform the complex aquatic rescues
Demonstrate the following knowledge and skills for each rescue outlined above:
effectively utilise rescue equipment suited to the type of rescue
communicate effectively with the person in distress to provide instructions
demonstrate fitness and strength throughout the rescue
Documentation – complete Incident Report forms and an Equipment fault Log
Theory assessment – A written exam consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions must be completed at the end of the training session. Students must answer all questions
Complete the tasks in line with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures.
