11) Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟
2024 PLG Re-acc
This course will provide participants with acceptable standards of knowledge‚ judgement and physical abilities in the supervision of people in swimming pools. Essential modules include: accident prevention‚ administration‚ public relations‚ education‚ rescue response and basic technical operations.
Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
Pre-requisites include a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) and an expiring Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard & Oxygen including units of competency
Upon successful course completion‚ participants will be issued with Pool Lifeguard Re-Accreditation certificate
The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard needs to be renewed every 12 months.
Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
Pre-requisites include a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) and an expiring Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard & Oxygen including units of competency
- HLTAID009 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation‚
- 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
Upon successful course completion‚ participants will be issued with Pool Lifeguard Re-Accreditation certificate
The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard needs to be renewed every 12 months.
Introduction:
The information provided here will assist you in deciding if the course selected is the right course for you.
It is assumed that participants are sufficiently physically fit and healthy to undertake this course. The following physical activities will occur during the course unless you advise of any physical difficulties or limitations: kneeling‚ bending over‚ crouching‚ standing‚ leaning‚ sitting‚ pushing‚ lifting weights, swimming long distances, towing, diving, carrying and other physical activity.
The specific requirements required for successful completion of the Pool Lifeguard Re-accreditation are:
Assessment Activity 1: Answer a series of written questions based on:
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Perform Basic Water Rescue
• Supervise Clients in an Aquatic Facility or Environment.
• Perform Advanced Water Rescues
• Provide Emergency Care
• Administer Oxygen in an Emergency Situation
Assessment Activity 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Demonstration of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) on Adult and Infant. Techniques performed as per:
• Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines;
• First Aid Code of Practice;
• Workplace Procedures; and
• Relevant State/Territory Regulations.
Scenario 1: Safe Manual Handing, rolling the unconscious casualty on the back and in to the recover position.
Scenario 2: Demonstration of the Primary Survey (DRSABCD) on an Adult and Infant manikin
Assessment Activity 3: Pool Lifeguard Tasks (11 tasks to the successfully completed):
Task PLG1: Communicate with aquatic facility patrons in a positive and constructive way to resolve situations
Task PLG2: Participate in one discussion with an aquatic activity leader to clarify safety rules
Task PLG3: Administer CPR, incorporating supplemented oxygen with Bag-Valve-Mask, to a child manikin
Task PLG4: Non-swimming reach rescue of a conscious patient from out of water.
Task PLG5: Non-swimming throw rescue of a conscious patient from out of water.
Task PLG6: Perform a 10-metre swim and then a 10-metre non-contact tow before extracting patient from the water without assistance.
Task PLG7: Perform a 10-metre swim and then a 10-metre contact tow before extracting patient from the water with assistance from one other person.
Task PLG8: Perform a 10-metre swim and then a 10-metre contact tow of a conscious casualty before extracting patient from the water without assistance.
Task PLG9: Rescue, Extraction and Oxygen CPR, complete incident report form
Task PLG10: Respond to a patient with a suspected spinal injury in shallow water (1.2m or less)
Task PLG11: 25m swim and 25m non-contact tow of a conscious casualty with an assisted landing.
Industry Recommended (IR) Assessment
1) Assessment Task IR1: Respond to a patient with a suspected spinal in deep water (1.3 or more)
2) Assessment Task IR2: Complete a Validation Swim
3) Assessment Task IR3: Respond to a patient requiring First Aid with the use of oxygen therapy
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Methods:
Course dates close one week before the commencement of the course so that participants have sufficient time to complete all pre-course learning activities. Pre-course learning activities need to be completed before the start of the face-to-face component. The pre-course work will develop your underpinning knowledge for the course to be undertaken.
Participants will require the following for the face-to-face component:
- Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
- Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
- Your manuals (if applicable)
- Appropriate clothing
- Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks
Pre-Course:
Participants are required to complete a Pre-Course Workbook before the face-to-face course. This may be completed online or paper-based. Your Trainer will provide you with the information to successfully complete your Pre-Course Workbook.
Face-to-Face:
Participants are then required to attend the face-to-face component to complete the practical assessment.
Participants will require the following for the face-to-face component:
- Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
- Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
- Your manuals (if applicable)
- Appropriate clothing
- Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks
Pre-Course:
Participants are required to complete a Pre-Course Workbook before the face-to-face course. This may be completed online or paper-based. Your Trainer will provide you with the information to successfully complete your Pre-Course Workbook.
Face-to-Face:
Participants are then required to attend the face-to-face component to complete the practical assessment.
Program Benefits:
Content:
[ax_course_element_extra_information]Upcoming Courses
| Course | Date & Time | Location | ☺ Available Spaces | Cost | ☟ Register Now |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2337494 | Thu, 27 November 2025 09:00 am to Thu, 27 November 2025 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2348155 | Sat, 29 November 2025 08:30 am to Sat, 29 November 2025 04:30 pm | CLONCURRY 4824 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Blended - Course ID #2313327 | Sun, 30 November 2025 08:30 am to Sun, 30 November 2025 04:30 pm | WACOL 4076 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| P - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Blended - Course ID#2325405 | Sun, 30 November 2025 09:00 am to Sun, 30 November 2025 05:00 pm | GUMDALE 4154 | 28 | $180.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2278800 | Sun, 30 November 2025 09:00 am to Sun, 30 November 2025 05:00 pm | TOWNSVILLE 4810 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2348175 | Sat, 6 December 2025 08:00 am to Sat, 6 December 2025 04:00 pm | INNISFAIL 4860 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2348160 | Sun, 7 December 2025 08:30 am to Sun, 7 December 2025 04:30 pm | SURAT 4417 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| P - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2330567 | Sun, 7 December 2025 09:00 am to Sun, 7 December 2025 05:00 pm | BUNDAMBA 4304 | 28 | $180.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2278901 | Sun, 7 December 2025 09:00 am to Sun, 7 December 2025 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 29 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Blended - Course ID #2339420 | Wed, 10 December 2025 09:00 am to Wed, 10 December 2025 05:00 pm | TOOWOOMBA 4350 | 29 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2337931 | Wed, 10 December 2025 09:00 am to Wed, 10 December 2025 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| P - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Blended - Course ID#2325456 | Sun, 14 December 2025 09:00 am to Sun, 14 December 2025 05:00 pm | GUMDALE 4154 | 30 | $180.00 | |
| P - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Blended - Course ID#2325471 | Sun, 21 December 2025 09:00 am to Sun, 21 December 2025 05:00 pm | GUMDALE 4154 | 30 | $180.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2335873 | Sun, 18 January 2026 09:00 am to Sun, 18 January 2026 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2335874 | Fri, 23 January 2026 09:00 am to Fri, 23 January 2026 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2335879 | Wed, 4 February 2026 09:00 am to Wed, 4 February 2026 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2335973 | Sun, 15 February 2026 09:00 am to Sun, 15 February 2026 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2336264 | Wed, 25 February 2026 09:00 am to Wed, 25 February 2026 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2336299 | Sun, 15 March 2026 09:00 am to Sun, 15 March 2026 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 | |
| TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2336312 | Wed, 25 March 2026 09:00 am to Wed, 25 March 2026 05:00 pm | CAIRNS 4870 | 30 | $0.00 |