Pool Lifeguard
UPCOMING COURSE - Not Currently Available
This program aims to teach you emergency rescue
techniques, swimming skills and basic spinal management techniques as well as
the finer points of pool lifeguard. Candidates of this program will receive
comprehensive training in aquatic emergency care, basic first aid, emergency
management, oxygen resuscitation, introductory pool operations and pool
surveillance.
Successful candidates will have the skills and knowledge
required to supervise swimming pool users.
Pool lifeguard award must be updated annually if used as a
professional qualification. You will need to be able to complete a 200m swim in
6 minutes and a tow in 1:45 minutes.
The course is
delivered by a qualified instructor through Royal Lifesaving Victoria. Courses
run with a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 18
participants.
Prerequirement: Must be 16 years of age and have Senior First
Aidf