Pool Lifeguard Training
Delivered by Life Saving Victoria, this course equips participants to work as a professional Pool Lifeguard in Victoria. Participants learn about pool surveillance, scanning techniques, rescue skills, oxygen resuscitation and emergency care. With a shortage of pool lifeguards in the local area, this qualification is ideal for those seeking to work in the aquatic industry.
**This is a Blended course which requires candidates to hold the following prerequisite unit: HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Training will be held in Portland, Hamilton and Port Fairy, see details below.
UPCOMING TRAINING:
Portland
Where: Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre,22 Bentick Street Portland
When: 12th & 13th August - 10am to 5pm
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CHOGL
Note: Bookings Close 5pm Wednesday 2 August
You will also have to register with Life Saving Victoria, please follow these steps:
1. Visit www.lsv.com.au/training and either register a new account or log in using your existing username and password.
The portal is best viewed using Google Chrome as the web browser.
2. On the 'Find a new course' page, enter 1933848 into the Course ID search field, and click " list search". Please ensure that you have provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) to ensure we can issue your qualifications. To obtain a USI click HERE. Should you need further assistance creating or retrieving your USI please contact the USI Office on 1300 857 536.
3. Click the 'Enrol' button next to your course, and provide your details.
Hamilton
Where: Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatics Centre, 83-93 Shakespeare Street Hamilton
When: 19th & 20th August - 10am to 5pm
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CHOGW
Note: Bookings Close 5pm Wednesday 9 August
You will also have to register with Life Saving Victoria, please follow these steps:
1. Visit www.lsv.com.au/training and either register a new account or log in using your existing username and password.
The portal is best viewed using Google Chrome as the web browser.
2. On the 'Find a new course' page, enter 1933851 into the Course ID search field, and click " list search". Please ensure that you have provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) to ensure we can issue your qualifications. To obtain a USI click HERE. Should you need further assistance creating or retrieving your USI please contact the USI Office on 1300 857 536.
3. Click the 'Enrol' button next to your course, and provide your details.
Port Fairy
Where: Belfast Aquatics, 37 Campbell Street Port Fairy
When: 26th & 27th August 2023 - 10am to 5pm
Bookings:https://www.trybooking.com/CHHTI
Note: Bookings close 5pm Wednesday 16 August
You will also have to register with Life Saving Victoria, please follow these steps:
1. Visit www.lsv.com.au/training and either register a new account or log in using your existing username and password.
The portal is best viewed using Google Chrome as the web browser.
2. On the 'Find a new course' page, enter 1933853 into the Course ID search field, and click " list search". Please ensure that you have provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) to ensure we can issue your qualifications. To obtain a USI click HERE. Should you need further assistance creating or retrieving your USI please contact the USI Office on 1300 857 536.
3. Click the 'Enrol' button next to your course, and provide your details
Essential Course Information
This course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge required to supervise swimming pool users. The course focus includes pool surveillance, scanning techniques, rescue skills, oxygen resuscitation and emergency care.
Pre-requisites
This course requires a reasonable level of physical fitness and sound swimming ability. It is recommended that candidates are over 16 years of age.
Candidates are to provide this evidence to us by mailing us a Certified True copy of the Statement of Attainment prior to the course OR by bringing the original Statement of Attainment and a copy (for us to retain) with you to the course.
Compulsory Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a government requirement for all accredited training activities.
If you have previously provided LSV with your USI, it will be available in the ‘My Details’ tab of your LSV training profile and you do not need to do anything further.
If you do not have a USI, you can create one at www.usi.gov.au/students and then provide it to LSV.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring a pen, paper, drinks, and snacks
- Swim wear and towels (wetsuit optional)
- Sunscreen (if outdoors)
Assessment
The course assessment includes a multiple-choice theory paper and a range of practical assessment activities.
The theory paper is completed on-course for face-to-face candidates and online for blended course candidates.
Practical assessment activities are completed during the face-to-face delivery of the course for all candidates.
Course competencies
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of the following units:
- PUAEME001 Provide emergency care
- PUAEME003 Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
- SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues
- SISCAQU006 Supervise clients at an aquatic locations
- SISCAQU007 Perform advanced water rescues
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
In addition, Candidates will also receive:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Validity Period
The Statement of Attainment is valid for a period of 12 months.
Life Saving Victoria
For more information:
• Call 03 9676 6950, or
• Email training@lsv.com.au