This short course provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a pool lifeguard. The course is delivered and assessed over two full days from pool/aquatic environment.
All candidates must ensure they have a current level 2 first aid course (HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid) prior to enrolment. A certified copy of the Statement of Attainment must be supplied upon enrolment.
All participants must ensure they are competent and confident swimmers. You will be required to:
• swim 200 metres under six minutes without using equipment
• retrieve objects from deep water.
It is advised that participants test themselves against these benchmarks prior to enrolling.