Aquatic Rescue for Group 3 Pools Course

This aquatic rescue for group 3 pools course is specifically designed to meet the patron rescue requirements of the Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management, and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities in Western Australia. It is aimed at Group 3 (non-life guarded) Swimming pool owners/operators and their staff in Western Australia.

Compliance with Code of Practice

Section 6 of the Code states, “Operators of Group 3 facilities shall ensure that the facility is operated and maintained by personnel who hold qualifications, as detailed.” This includes the Aquatic Rescue qualification (ARG3 Pools) and a current First Aid certificate (HLTAID010), both of which we offer.

Access the Health Department’s PDF Guide

Scan the QR code to access the official PDF on the Health Department’s website.

Course Overview and Benefits

The aquatic safety training provides the participant with the skills and knowledge to respond to a call for help quickly enough to minimise the chance of a person suffering long-term damage due to an aquatic incident or accident. Participants will learn how to perform basic water rescues in a Group 3 pool environment.

Certification and Recertification

This Swimming Pool Rescue Award must be reassessed every three (3) years as outlined in the Health Department of WA Code of Practice for the Design, Operation, Management, and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities.

We recommend an annual refresher for all staff, which should also include the yearly re-qualification of your:

• HLTAID009 Provide CPR award (+$74).
• HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation (+$169 per person annually)

Course Fee

Perth Location: $1250, which includes up to ten (10) participants. Additional participants can be added at the cost of $125 per participant.

Broome Location: $1750, which includes up to ten (10) participants. Additional participants can be added at the cost of $175 per participant.

The price includes all the required physical and educational resources, plus your achievement record.

Note: For other locations, request a quote

* Plus pool entry & lane hire if appropriate

Course Duration and Requirements

Duration 3 hours Face to Face

Pre-requisites: Nil

Entry Requirements:

• Reasonable level (AQF level 3) of spoken and written English (link to LLN assessment)
• Participants must have a reasonable fitness and swimming ability level to complete the course successfully.
• Work Placement Requirements: Nil
• Minimum Age Requirements: Nil, although the participant must be able to interact in an adult learning environment
• Certification: Aquatic Rescue for Group 3 Award

Course content :

• Theory on aquatic environments, water safety, and rescue techniques.
• CPR: On Adult and baby (2 mins on QCPR real-time feedback manikins)
• Dry Rescue: Rescue a person in difficulty (weak swimmer) no more than 5 meters from safety using an aid without entering the water. (Demonstration of a reach rescue or a throwing rescue.)
• Accompanied Rescue: Rescue a person in difficulty with a flotation aid.
• Recover & Resuscitate: In the deepest part of the pool.
• Recover an object from the bottom
• – Substitute the object for a person simulating unconsciousness and tow to a point of support.
• – Assess for respiratory failure and demonstrate Rescue Breathing for 1 minute.
• – Remove the patient from the water with assistance
• – Perform DRSABCD
• – Place the person in the Recovery Position

Support services:

A reasonable level of spoken and written English is required to complete this course. Reasonable adjustments can be made to certain aspects of the course without affecting the outcomes required. If you need assistance with language, literacy, or numeracy, please contact us before the Aquatic Rescue for Group 3 Pools course to determine the available assistance.