Pool Lifeguard (SISSS00133)
Full Pool Lifeguard - SISSS00133
Do you have a current Pool Lifeguard certificate and require re-accreditation for this course? Please click here to book into the re-accreditation course.
The Mr Paramedic Pool Lifeguard course aims to develop knowledge, judgment and physical abilities for the supervision of people in swimming pools and involves practical applications as well as a theory exam. A Mr Paramedic course is practical, engaging and fun. Course trainers are experienced paramedics with Pool Lifeguard experience. This course is the current minimum industry requirement for employment as a Pool Lifeguard at a swimming pool or Aquatic Facility.
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Discounts apply for group bookings of six or more people.
Participants are expected to have experience around the water and have good swimming ability to perform water rescues. Course participants need to perform:
- A 25-metre swim and then tow the non-swimmer 25-metres to safety in less than 1 minute and 45 seconds;
- Swim 200 metres continuously in under six minutes; and
- Spinal immobilisation using a Spine Board and head blocks.
Incorporating the Units of Competence:
- SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
- SISCAQU019 Supervise Patron Safety in Aquatic Locations
- SISCAQU021 Perform Complex Water Rescues
- SISCAQU022 Provide Oxygen Resuscitation and Therapy in an Aquatic Environment
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Course details
- Pre-requisite: Participants must have current certification in First Aid – HLTAID011 – in order to enrol OR we can put them through a course for $120 plus GST
- Cost: $700 + GST
- Love2Swim rates - discounted for Love2swim staff only
- Course duration: - ***Two days full face to face*** - alternative options available
- Valid: 1 year
- Minimum age: 16 years
Pool Lifeguard Re-accreditation - participants must have current Pool Lifeguard and a current Provide First Aid HLTAID011 certifications that haven’t expired before the course commencement. To book into a re-accreditation course, contact us at info@mrparamedic.com.au or 0400 019 158.
Mr Paramedic is an approved provider for Active Training – RTO 40276.
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