Two smiling lifeguards, one man and one woman, kneel poolside in matching white LIFEGUARD shirts, holding rescue cans. In the background, a swimmer with a blue cap floats in a yellow rubber ring—ready for Live Wire Training.

SISSS00133 – Pool Lifeguard

Duration

2-3 Days

Delivery

Face-to-Face

Cost

$370

Overview

This skill set provides the essential training required to work as a pool lifeguard in Australia. It combines multiple units covering aquatic rescue, CPR, first aid, and oxygen resuscitation, with a focus on real-world response in supervised aquatic environments. Ideal for those seeking employment in public pools, aquatic centres, or recreation facilities.

Included Units

  • HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • HLTAID011 – Provide first aid

  • SISCAQU020 – Perform aquatic rescues

  • SISCAQU022 – Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment

  • SISCAQU021 – Perform complex aquatic rescues

A lifeguard, trained in live wire training, stands by a swimming pool in a white shirt with LIFEGUARD in red letters, holding an orange rescue float and vigilantly watching over the empty lanes.
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Course Outline

  • Prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies

  • Perform basic and complex water rescues

  • Apply CPR and use AEDs

  • Deliver oxygen therapy and post-rescue care

  • Provide first aid for common injuries and medical conditions

  • Understand risk management and safety procedures

  • Communicate effectively with emergency services

  • Meet compliance requirements for employment as a pool lifeguard

This course is offered as a face-to-face course. Pre-course learning is required.

Face to face minimum duration is 2 – 3 days.

There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course. Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.

As per the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO), there are minimum age, health and fitness requirements for those employed as a Pool Lifeguard. Should students wish to become employed as a lifeguard following the successful completion of this course, the GSPO should be reviewed by the student prior to enrolling in this course, to ensure the criteria can be met.

Face to face training consists of theory presentations and range of practical learning activities and scenarios.

It is recommended by the industry to renew this course every 12 months and first aid every three years.

Further information including fees, payments, support, complaints and appeals can be found in the Student Handbook on the Student Help Centre page.

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Standard

Excludes HLTAID011

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eg: HLTAID009 or Fire Warden Training
eg: 15