Pool Lifeguard Training Course (Full 3 Day Course) in Perth

Pool Full Lifeguard (3-Day) Training Course

This pool lifeguard training course has no prerequisites other than the fact that the participants must be at least 16 years old. It suits anyone seeking the qualifications needed to work as a Pool Lifeguard.

Nationally Recognised Units of Competency

To meet the requirements of this award, all applicants will need to complete and be deemed competent in the SISSS00133 – Pool Lifeguard (Skill Set), which consists of:

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid (includes a current HLTAID009 Provide CPR)
• SISCAQU019 Supervise clients in aquatic locations
• SISCAQU020 Perform water rescues
• SISCAQU021 Perform complex water rescues
• SISCAQU022 Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment

Physical Assessments (wet component):

Fitness Test

• Swim 400m continuously within 13 minutes. 100m freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100m survival backstroke, 100m sidestroke;

Timed Tow:

• Swim 50m, then tow a patient 50m within 3min 15 sec.

Survival and Rescue Skills:

• Demonstrate a range of survival techniques and appropriate rescues for a range of different aquatic environments and scenarios

Spinal Injuries:

• Basic management of a suspected spinal injury in shallow water

Rescue Initiative:

• Demonstrate initiative in effecting a rescue of two people who are in difficulty up to 15m from safety

Deep Water Retrieval Test

• Retrieve an object from the deepest area of the aquatic environment

Lift Test

• Lift a swimmer out of the water using safe manual handling techniques

Rescue Test:

• 25m swim / 25m non-contact tow in less than 1 min and 45 seconds

Rescue Response Scenario

• Simulated emergency requiring practical application of all rescue skills

Course Details

Delivery Mode: Online, Face to Face

Course duration: 3 Days (24 Hours)

Course Fees

Perth Price: $4700 and includes up to ten (10) participants. Additional participants can be added for $470 per participant.

Broome Price: $5400 and includes up to ten (10) participants. Additional participants can be added for $540 per participant.

This course can be delivered in other locations; don’t hesitate to contact us for a quote.

Why Choose This Course?

This Pool Lifeguard training program is a convenient and intensive course that can save you time and money. It provides all the industry qualifications required to work as a Pool Lifeguard in an aquatic centre in Western Australia. This qualification can lead to an exciting career in the marine recreation industry.

If you’re also interested in teaching swimming, consider enrolling in our swim teacher course, which perfectly complements your lifeguard certification.

Location: The lifeguard courses are conducted at locations that suit our clients’ needs.

Minimum Age Requirements:

Participants must be 16 years or older.

Macbec Pty Ltd as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivers and assesses this course.