Pool Lifeguard Update (FROM 1ST MAY 2025)

This course provides an opportunity for existing Lifeguards to renew their annual qualification via a blended delivery format. Candidates work through self-paced online theory content, before being assessed across at the one-day course.

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.
 

 
Step 1: Enrol into Pool Lifeguard Update Course. Course schedules can be found in the "How to enrol" section below. Candidates must have access to a computer and the internet to access the pre-course online modules.
  
Step 2 Complete online modules. Online learning is provided upon successful enrolment. Candidates will be required to complete a self-paced online knowledge and theory component before being practically assessed across the one-day workshop.  Both the HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Online Learning and Pool Lifeguard Online Learning must be completed prior to attending the course. Only those who have completed the online modules in full will be able to attend the practical component of this course.
 
Step 3: Attend and successfully complete the one-day Pool Lifeguard Update.  Candidates must successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions. Upon successful completion of Step 2 (online learning) and Step 3 (1-day course) candidates are issued with their nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and updated Pool Lifeguard Licence (if previously held).
 
The amount of training is approximately 12 hours, comprising of:
·        Online learning and assessment: 5 hours (Step 2)
·        Face-to-Face assessment/supervised Instruction: 7 hours (Step 3)

Prerequisites
To enrol in this course‚ you must possess a current Pool Lifeguard qualification/Pool Lifeguard units of competency and current HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid as prerequisite. If you are needing to renew your First Aid qualification, please contact your local RLS office – as an existing Lifeguard, you may be eligible for a discounted enrolment.

Please note: A valid HLTAID003 - Provide first aid qualification does not meet the prerequisite requirements of this enrolment and will not be accepted as a prerequisite.
A medium to high level of aquatic fitness is required for some practical components of the course. Candidates must also be able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.

There is a moderate to high level of reading and writing in this course. ACSF 3 language and reading level required. Candidates who experience language and/or literacy difficulties may identify and request additional learning support through the enrolment process.

Age Requirement
Participants wishing to complete this training are to be 16 years of age or turning 16 in the calendar within which the course is to be held.

Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment consisting of the following units from the SISSS00133 - Pool Lifeguard Skillset.
·       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
 
In addition to the following unit:
·       HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Candidates will also receive an updated Pool Lifeguard Licence (if previously held)