A group of people at a poolside in Peregian Springs, Sunshine Coast, watch with concern as two lifeguards use a rescue tube to perform aquatic rescue and first aid on an unconscious man—part of a mobile training session.

SISCAQU020 & HLTAID009 Bundle

SISCAQU020 – Perform Aquatic Rescues

HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Duration

4 hrs

Delivery

Face-to-Face

Cost

$150

Overview

This bundle equips participants with the skills to respond to aquatic emergencies and perform life-saving CPR in accordance with ARC guidelines. It’s ideal for aquatic centre staff, swim instructors, or anyone working around water.This bundle equips participants with the skills to respond to aquatic emergencies and perform life-saving CPR in accordance with ARC guidelines. It’s ideal for aquatic centre staff, swim instructors, or anyone working around water.

A lifeguard in a yellow shirt holds a whistle to his mouth, appearing focused and alert as he watches over the indoor swimming pool during mobile training to perform aquatic rescue at Peregian Springs, Sunshine Coast.
A young woman with light brown hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, smiles whilst looking at a laptop screen outdoors, as Mobile First Aid Training Peregian Springs Sunshine Coast takes place under umbrellas in the background.

Course Outline

  • Recognise and respond to aquatic emergencies
  • Perform rescues for distressed or unconscious swimmers
  • Apply safe entry and exit techniques
  • Use rescue equipment effectively
  • Perform CPR on adults, children, and infants
  • Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Follow infection control and emergency protocols
  • Communicate with emergency services

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

Face to Face minimum duration is 4 hours.

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.

The Statement of Attainment is valid for 12 months and should be updated annually.

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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