Pool LifeGuard Annual Refresher
This course set is designed for pool lifeguards who are required to undertake annual recertification of their knowledge and skills including CPR as part of legislative and industry requirements. Students completing this Refresher course will have previously completed these units and hold a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and will be regarded to have substantial experience in this field as part of their role in the workplace or community.
This course set applies to individuals who may be required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Provider of Training and Assessment
This course is delivered by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Unit Being Delivered
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course.
SISCAQU006 - Supervise clients in aquatic locations
SISCAQU007 - Perform advanced water rescues
SISCAQU002 - Perform basic water rescues
PUAEME003 - Administer oxygen in an emergency
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au
The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.
Important information prior to enrolment
+ Course Delivery
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an Allens Training Pty Ltd or Third party facility.
+ Entry Requirements
This course set has a pre-requisite units of:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
PUAEME001 Provide emergency care
Any individual undertaking the course will be required to provide a copy of their current Certificate or Statement of Attainment prior to training taking place.
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including:
- CPR*
- Swim 200m in less than 6 minutes without using equipment
- Retrieve an object from the deepest water within the aquatic environment no greater than 3 metres in depth. (If depth is greater than 3 metres, assistance may be used e.g. fins)
- Complete a 25-metre swim and a 25 metre non-contact tow of a conscious casualty with assisted landing in less than 1 minute and 45 seconds
- Work as a team to perform spinal immobilisation, stabilisation and removal of a suspected spinal injury casualty in both shallow and deep water
- Assist two other team members with the removal of an unconscious person from the water
There is an additional on-the-job licencing requirement for pool lifeguards working in NSW. Please check with your employer regarding these requirements
- Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
+ Course Duration
Online with Face to Face 8 hours (minimum)
+ Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
+ Certificate Renewal Requirements
Certificates will require renewal after 12 months as per industry requirements. There is an additional on-the-job licencing requirement for pool lifeguards working in NSW. Please check with your employer regarding these requirements
+ Course Fees and Payments
Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.
Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.
+ Work Placement Arrangements
No work placement will be required as part of this course.
+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.aufor all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
What happens at the course?
+ Learning Activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
+ Assessment Activities
- Simulated First Aid Scenario – Adult CPR
- Complete two (2) first aid incident report forms based on simulated first aid scenarios
- Performance Task – Infant CPR
- Identify the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms.
use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. provide appropriate first aid treatment. convey incident details to emergency services or advise casualty on any required post incident action. provide an accurate verbal and written report of the incident. review the incident.
- Respond to unsafe situations
- Complete a fitness test:
Swim 200m in less than 6 minutes Retrieve an object at the deepest part of the pool at the aquatic facility
- Perform the following aquatic rescues:
Non-swim assists - talk, reach, rope throw, and flotation aid throw rescues Swim rescues – accompanied and a non-contact tow (25m swim, 25m non-contact tow with assisted landing in less than 1.45 minutes) Contact tow of a conscious casualty using a spinal board Contact tow with the use of an aid of a non-breathing casualty with spinal board extraction Team rescue of a submerged swimmer
Complete the tasks in line with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures.