Pool Lifeguard Update
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Requirements
Royal Life Saving Society NSW is not a CRICOS provider; it is unable to provide national training to overseas students holding a student visa.
A medium to high level of aquatic fitness is required for some practical components of the course. Candidates must also be able to perform a range of techniques, including uninterrupted CPR, for an extended period of time, on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
Prerequisites
To enrol in this course‚ you must possess a current Pool Lifeguard qualification and current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid as prerequisites. Please note that HLTAID003 Provide First Aid will be not be suitable as a pre-requisite for this course.
Course Description
The Pool Lifeguard Qualification is valid for 12 months. Refreshing the skills for lifeguards is completed in this one day course.
All candidates are required to successfully complete a range of practical assessments and a theory exam.
Please note: this course requires practical application of Resuscitation that will require kneeling on the floor; a range of first aid practical scenarios; and a range of swimming and rescue application skills.
Candidates need to successfully complete all the practical components under the award conditions in order to renew their licence.
This course is purely an assessment. Click here to view your assessment components.
Outcomes
To achieve a Statement of Attainment, candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions.
Upon successful course completion of the course participants will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Training certificate (Statement of Attainment). Units of Competency achievable through this course include:
- 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*
- HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- An updated Pool Lifeguard Licence
Before attending a Face to face workshop, please consider your health and others'. Please do not attend your chosen course if you are feeling unwell or experiencing flu-like symptoms.
In preparation of your Pool Lifeguard Update Course:
- Read the Pool Lifeguard Update Course Information Document (Includes what to bring)
- Click here to view on-course requirements of the Pool Lifeguard Update Course.
Eligibility:
PREREQUISITES
To enrol in this course you must posses a current Pool Lifeguard qualification and current HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid certificate as pre requisites. Please note that the HLTAID003 Provide first aid qualification does not meet the pre-requisite requirements of this course.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
Participants wishing to complete this training are to be 16 years of age or turning 16 in the calendar within which the course is to be held to participate in this course.
USI REQUIREMENT:
To enrol in this course Candidates must possess a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Click here to visit the USI site and register this with your Royal Life Saving Office.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT:
You have read and accept the terms and conditions outlined in the RLSSA Code of Practice and Privacy Notice.
Please Note: This Course consists of one or more Units of Competency and has performance measures which must be achieved.
If these measures are not met you will be deemed ‘Not Yet Competent’ (NYC), which means at the time of assessment you were not able to achieve the required outcomes of the Unit of Competency.
You will be asked to complete an NYC form which highlights the assessments you were deemed not yet competent in, the reason why and the chosen reassessment pathway.
For further information please speak to the trainer delivering your course.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Royal Life Saving Society NSW is not a CRICOS provider; it is unable to provide national training to overseas students holding a student visa.
By continuing with this enrolment‚ you are declaring you are not an overseas student holding a student visa.
To enrol in this course you must posses a current Pool Lifeguard qualification and current HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid certificate as pre requisites. Please note that the HLTAID003 Provide first aid qualification does not meet the pre-requisite requirements of this course.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
Participants wishing to complete this training are to be 16 years of age or turning 16 in the calendar within which the course is to be held to participate in this course.
USI REQUIREMENT:
To enrol in this course Candidates must possess a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Click here to visit the USI site and register this with your Royal Life Saving Office.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT:
You have read and accept the terms and conditions outlined in the RLSSA Code of Practice and Privacy Notice.
Please Note: This Course consists of one or more Units of Competency and has performance measures which must be achieved.
If these measures are not met you will be deemed ‘Not Yet Competent’ (NYC), which means at the time of assessment you were not able to achieve the required outcomes of the Unit of Competency.
You will be asked to complete an NYC form which highlights the assessments you were deemed not yet competent in, the reason why and the chosen reassessment pathway.
For further information please speak to the trainer delivering your course.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Royal Life Saving Society NSW is not a CRICOS provider; it is unable to provide national training to overseas students holding a student visa.
By continuing with this enrolment‚ you are declaring you are not an overseas student holding a student visa.
Learning Outcomes:
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Pool Lifeguard Update | 4 May 2024 | 08:30 am - 02:30 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 6 | $140.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard Update | 2 June 2024 | 08:30 am - 02:30 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 13 | $140.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard Update | 20 July 2024 | 08:30 am - 02:30 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 15 | $140.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard Update | 10 August 2024 | 08:30 am - 02:30 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 16 | $140.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard Update | 7 September 2024 | 08:30 am - 02:30 pm | Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre | 16 | $140.00 |