Once Pool Lifeguards have completed their formal qualifications, it is vital that they maintain their skills and knowledge. Undertaking ongoing in-service / professional development training at your aquatic facility is the perfect way to ensure that you and your team are able to provide the highest level of service during supervision as well as emergency situations.
In-service Pool Lifeguard training has been designed specifically to support members of the Victorian aquatic industry to maintain their skills and knowledge and is consistent with the requirements of the GSPO.
LSV are committed to supporting in-service training across all aquatic facilities. These vital skills maintenance and professional development sessions are an additional requirement to formal qualifications and are clearly defined in the GSPO. In an effort to encourage in-service delivery LSV has developed a training package to cover your first aid and aquatic safety needs.
“GSPO. SU7. 5.1 (b) All other lifeguards should participate in a minimum of four organised training sessions per year to ensure maintenance of necessary skills and competencies.”
Four sessions (2.5hrs each – up to 24 staff): One Trainer (plus equipment).
In-service Training Sessions – All Year Facilities
Element
Session ONE
Session TWO
Session THREE
Session FOUR
Dry
Intro / Objectives
Intro / Objectives
Intro / Objectives
Intro / Objectives
GSPO
Scanning
Child Supervision
Customer Care
Lifeguard and the Law
Line of Sight
Challenging Clients
Rule Enforcement
First Aid
Anaphylaxis
CPR / Oxygen
Crush Injuries
Bleeds
Asthma
Defibrillator
Choking
Burns
Contacting 000
Heart Attack / Stroke
Shock
Poisons
Practical
Shallow Water Spinals
Patient Types
Signals / Communication
Non-Contact Tows
Patient Care
Escape Techniques
Deep Water Spinals
Contact Tows
Area Evacuations
Assisted Lift – 2 ppl
Incident Management
Assisted Lift – 3 ppl
Assessment
Lifeguard Signals
Reach Rescues
Wade Recues
Casualty Extraction – 3ppl
Throw Rescues
Casualty Extraction – 2 ppl
Depth Test
Scenarios
Timed Tows
Scenarios
200m Timed Swim
DRSABCD
“GSPO. SU7. 5.1 (a): Lifeguards working in a seasonal pool should participate in the in-service training just prior to the start of the season and one at least every three months thereafter until the close of the season.”
Two sessions (4hrs each – up to 24 staff): One Trainer (plus equipment).
In-service Training Sessions – Seasonal Facilities
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