From the 1st of July 2023, LSV will be delivering the new SISS00133 Pool Lifeguard Skill Set.
LSV is the premier provider of Pool Lifeguard and Bronze Medallion courses in Victoria and deliver to more lifeguards and aquatic supervisors than any other organisation. The course proudly combines RLSSA standards with Victoria’s best trainers and resources. Full and update courses are delivered weekly from a wide range of the best aquatic venues in Victoria.
This course is recommended for any person wishing to achieve employment as a lifeguard in the aquatic industry and is a required qualification for staff in this position. It is also recommended for those involved in aquatic exercise, swim coaching or those who are responsible for the supervision and safety of people in and around swimming pools.
Pool Lifeguard Training Courses
This course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge required to supervise swimming pool users. The course focus includes pool surveillance, scanning techniques, rescue skills, oxygen resuscitation and emergency care.
This course requires candidates to hold the following prerequisite unit:
HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Candidates are to provide this evidence to us by:
mailing us a Certified True copy of the Statement of Attainment prior to the course OR
by bringing the original Statement of Attainment and a copy (for us to retain) with you to the course.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of the following units:
SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard
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
HLTAID011 Provide first aid (Credit Transfer)
In addition, Candidates will also receive:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Participants in this course are advised that there are no designated exit points in this program. For assessment purposes, trainer observation is conducted over the duration of the program and both practical and theory assessments are conducted in the final sessions of the last day. To ensure these assessment requirements are met, participants are to attend all sessions and successfully complete all assessments to be considered for an award.
LSV is the premier provider of Pool Lifeguard courses in Victoria and currently deliver training to more lifeguards than any other Organisation. Our Pool Lifeguard course is proudly based on the best practice RLSSA guidelines and involves the best trainers, with the best resources delivering best practice training from some of Victoria’s best aquatic venues.
This course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge required to supervise and respond to swimming pool users in an emergency situation.
The course focus includes pool supervision, scanning techniques, rescue skills, oxygen resuscitation and emergency care and is the minimum requirement to work as a professional Pool Lifeguard in Victoria.
This course is recommended for any person wishing to achieve employment within the aquatic industry and is recognised as a required qualification for staff in this position. It is also recommended for those involved in aquatic exercise, swim coaching, aquatic excursions or who have responsibility for the supervision and safety of people in and around swimming pools.
Unit – SISCAQU019 Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations
Unit – SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
Unit – SISCAQU021 Perform Complex Water Rescues
Unit – SISCAQU022 Provide Oxygen Resuscitation and Therapy in an Aquatic Environment
Unit – HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
RLSSA Bronze Medallion Training Courses
This course will equip candidates with the confidence and skills to manage potentially life threatening situations. The course focus includes casualty assessment, one and two person CPR, rescue techniques, survival skills and emergency care.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
There are over 150,000 swimming pools in Victoria, coming in all shapes and sizes. From home pools and hotel pools to multi-pool leisure facilities and aquatic centres most Victorian’s will find themselves in and around a pool on a semi-regular basis for relaxation, exercise, lessons or to simply escape the heat.
This course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge required to manage potentially life threatening situations in swimming pools. The course focus includes CPR, rescue skills and emergency care.
The course focus includes pool surveillance, scanning strategies and techniques, rescue skills and emergency care.
This course is recommended for any person involved in aquatic exercise, swim coaching, aquatic excursions or who have responsibility for the supervision and safety of people in and around swimming pools.
Unit – HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
First Aid Training Courses
This course will equip candidates to act quickly and confidently in an emergency situation. The course focus includes casualty assessment, one and two person CPR, choking, situation management and emergency services communication.
Successful completion of this course will result in the award of the following units:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Almost 10 million people are admitted to Australian hospitals each year as the result of an accident or injury. Any one of us may have to perform first aid at some point in our lives and it is vital that all Victorians take responsibility for learning first aid.
Life Saving Victoria’s First Aid Course in Melbourne will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be able to confidently take control of potentially life threatening emergencies until professional assistance arrives. The course was previously known as a Senior First Aid, Level 2 First Aid or Apply First Aid qualification.
LSV’s first aid course focus includes cover the signs and symptoms and treatment options for incidents including CPR, shock, bleeding, crush injuries, burns, fractures, sprains and strains, spinal injuries, breathing and heart conditions, diabetes, seizures and envenomation.
The first aid course is ideal for those who are employed as an Organisational health and safety representative as well a person required to hold a first aid qualification as part of their role. It is also recommended for Care workers, Sports coaches / trainers and parents / guardians.
Unit – HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Unit – HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Unit – HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
In-Service Pool Lifeguard
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 equip).
| 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 equip).
| Element | Session ONE | Session TWO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 – 3 ppl |
| Throw Rescues | Casualty Extraction – 2 ppl | Depth Test | Scenarios | |
| Timed Tows | Scenarios | 200m Timed Swim | DRSABCD | |
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