Course Description
Royal Life Saving Perform water rescues is a nationally recognised course focuses on developing the participants’ rescue skills enabling them to make the correct decisions in an aquatic emergency. This training will enhance your personal survival skills while providing you with the knowledge and skills to develop the level of judgement‚ technique and physical ability required to safely perform aquatic rescues.

The lifesaving skills learnt and developed through this course are a great introduction to becoming a Pool Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor

Please note: Royal Life Saving Society NSW is not a CRICOS provider; it is unable to provide national training to overseas students holding a student visa.

Delivery Mode
This course is delivered in a blended format; below are the steps and candidates journey.


This course requires the completion of an online module prior to attendance at the course. Only those who have completed the online module in full will be able to attend the practical component of this course.
The course covers a range of water safety topics including safe water practices; survival in the water; self-preservation; recognising an emergency; assessment before and during a rescue; priorities for rescue; acceptance of responsibility; use of bystanders; emergency care; and contacting emergency services.

The amount of training is approximately 3 hours, comprising of:
·        Online learning and assessment: 2 hours
·        Face-to-Face assessment: 1 hour

Open the Perform Water Rescues Practical Assessment Overview to see all face-to-face session information.

Prerequisites
While there are no prerequisites to enrol into this course, candidates are required to have proficient swimming skills including the ability to perform survival strokes such as lifesaving backstroke and sidestroke.

Outcomes
To achieve a Statement of Attainment, candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions.

Upon successful course completion of all components of this course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment, listing the following unit of competency:

• SISCAQU020 Perform water rescues