Pool Lifeguard & Aquatic Courses
SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard Skillset
Learning Outcomes
Throughout the course, training focuses on real pool lifeguard duties, including patron supervision, communication, emergency response, rescue techniques, casualty management and working as part of an aquatic safety team.
As a result, students build confidence in responding to realistic aquatic incidents while also supporting safer outcomes for swimmers, patrons and aquatic facility users.
Skill Set Requirements
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- SISCAQU019 Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations
- SISCAQU020 Perform water rescues
- SISCAQU021 Perform complex water rescues
- SISCAQU022 Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment
Cost
Course Details
- Online Pre-Course 16 Hours
- Face to Face Assessment 12-16 Hours
- 100% Paperless Course
- Includes HLTAID011
Group Bookings
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Why Train to Become a Pool Lifeguard?
Becoming a Pool Lifeguard is about more than watching the water. Instead, lifeguards play an active role in keeping aquatic facilities safe by preventing incidents before they happen, responding quickly when something goes wrong and supporting swimmers, families and facility users.
Because of this, Pool Lifeguard training helps students understand both the responsibility of the role and the practical skills needed to manage real aquatic safety situations.
Build real skills for a real responsibility
The SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard course helps students develop practical skills in patron supervision, water rescue, emergency response, communication and casualty management. It is designed for people who want to work in aquatic centres, council pools, resorts, schools and other supervised aquatic environments.
In addition, Pool Lifeguard training is a valuable pathway for people interested in aquatic safety, recreation, emergency response, first aid or community safety. Whether you are starting your first lifeguard role, upskilling for work or supporting an aquatic facility, this training helps build the confidence and capability needed to respond when it matters.
FAQ
SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard is a nationally recognised skill set that develops the practical skills required to supervise aquatic venues, respond to emergencies, perform water rescues and support patron safety.
This course is suitable for people wanting to work as pool lifeguards, aquatic centre staff, council facility staff, resort staff, school pool supervisors and anyone required to provide supervision and rescue support in aquatic environments.
The full Pool Lifeguard course is typically delivered over two days, with online learning completed before attending practical training. Course times may vary depending on the delivery location and group requirements.
Yes. Bronze Medallion holders are eligible for a Bronze to Pool Lifeguard transition pathway, helping them move from surf lifesaving into pool lifeguard work.
Yes. The course is highly practical and focuses on real pool lifeguard duties, including patron supervision, communication, rescue techniques, emergency response and casualty management.
Yes. Private group training can be arranged for aquatic centres, schools, swim schools, workplaces and community organisations.
Reef Training & Aquatics delivers Pool Lifeguard training across key locations including Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Brisbane and Greater Sydney, with group bookings available Australia wide.
No separate First Aid or CPR course is required before attending. Students completing the SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard skill set will complete First Aid and CPR as part of the course.
This means students develop their pool lifeguard, first aid and CPR skills within the one training pathway, supporting their ability to respond to aquatic emergencies, rescues and casualties.