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Category 5's Pool Lifeguard course is designed for anyone who wishes to work as a Lifeguard at an Aquatic Facility (Public Pool/Lagoon, Resort Pool/Lagoon, Waterpark, etc).
This course is fun, hands on and very comprehensible and is taught by experienced industry professionals with years of pool & ocean experience.. You will receive the highest quality training in the industry. Our Pool Lifeguard course exceeds courses offered by other providers. Our first aid instructors are paramedics and/or Emergency Department nurses who have years of experience in managing medical emergencies.
Skills & knowledge taught include:
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Prevent incidents and improve in water safety,
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Identifying swimmers in difficulty
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Various rescue techniques to respond to swimmers in difficulty
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First Aid, CPR and Advanced Resuscitation
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*Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this course although Pool Lifeguard and current first aid certification are desirable.
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Award
Upon successful completion of the Lagoon Lifeguard course, participants will receive:
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A statement of attainment issued by Allen's Training (RTO 90909) for the following units of competency:​
Category 5 Emergency Care delivers nationally recognised training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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Pool Lifeguard Certificate of Currency endorsed by Aquatic Lifeguards Australia (Valid for 12 months)
In order to meet the Aquatic Lifeguards Australia requirements and achieve a certificate of currency issued by Aquatic Lifeguards Australia (valid for 12 months) students will be required to meet the following industry standards:
The additional requirements for Pool Lifeguard Certificate
Fitness Test
800m pool swim in 14 minutes or less;
5 minutes continuous CPR
Lifeguard mission -
200metre run
25 metre swim to manikin
25 metre recovery swim of manikin
2 mins of continuous CPR
Rescue Skills
25m swim to patient, with tube, 25m swim towing patient in less than 1:45 minutes.
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Cost: $450
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