TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2376319
2026-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | CROYDON 4871, CROYDON 4871, Australia
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

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

This course is for students who already have a Pool Lifeguard certificate‚ a copy of which (i.e. units of competency) will be required at the time of booking if issued by another provider.

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

Target Audience:

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.

Program Benefits:

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TP - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 💓 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2376309
2026-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | CROYDON 4871, CROYDON 4871, Australia
01) Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 💓
CPR

The Royal Life Saving Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course provides the minimum requirement for those persons required to perform resuscitation. The course aims to establish competence in the required knowledge and skills‚ judgement and physical abilities for the application of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Pre-Requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Minimum Age: 14 years
Course Length: 3 hours
Re-Accreditation: 12 months

Units of Competency: Upon successful completion, participants will obtain a Statement of Attainment with the following Units of Competence:

• HLTAID009 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure, please call us on (07) 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

Please refer to our guideline for course enrolment and entry, which will provide assistance with enrolment and entry requirements for courses.

Note: Royal Life Saving is not a CRICOS provider; we are unable to provide Nationally Recognised Training to overseas students holding a Student Visa.

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, carrying and other physical activity.

Target Audience:
Any individual who wants CPR/AED training for all people - infants, children and adults.

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 face-to-face component. The pre-course work will develop your underpinning knowledge for the course to be undertaken.

This course is offered in two formats':

Blended Learning: Student complete learning (knowledge content) and assessment online prior to attending a face-to-face practical session
Traditional Face-to-Face Course: Student are provided a pre-course workbook with information and questions to complete, prior to attended a face-to-face session where your trainer will cover both theory and practical components.

Participants will require to bring the following to the face-to-face component:

Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
Appropriate Clothing
Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks

If you have a medical condition, which the trainer should be aware of, please notify him/her prior to the commencement of the course. Prior to attending the course, you are also required to read the Code of Practice located on our website www.rlssq.com.au under Public Courses.

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read manuals and complete reports.

To complete this course requires the participant to satisfactorily undertake CPR on a manikin on the ground (as a mandatory activity), please speak with us if you have any physical limitations (that may hinder you completing the practical components of the course) as this course may not be suitable for you.

Program Benefits:
CPR effectively keeps blood flowing and provides oxygen to the brain and other vital organs, giving the victim a better chance for full recovery.When you’ve been trained in CPR, you could potentially save the life of a family member, colleague or even a stranger.

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TP - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting 👧 🚑 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2376313
2026-10-19 09:00 - 19:00 | CROYDON 4871, CROYDON 4871, Australia
04) Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting 👧 🚑
First Aid E&C

The Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting course provides the participant with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in an education & care setting.
Participants may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations‚ including community and workplace settings. This course will provide participants with the ability to recognise basic signs and symptoms of various illnesses and injury and subsequent provision of appropriate treatment or assistance. The course focus includes CPR‚ treatment of common medical conditions and situation recognition and management.

This course requires practical application of Resuscitation that will require kneeling on the floor and a range of practical scenarios with candidates on the floor. Candidates need to successfully complete the practical components under the award conditions in order to achieve a Statement of Attainment.

This course offers nationally recognised certification and participants upon successful completed will obtain a Statement of Attainment with the following Units of Competence:
• HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The course needs to be renewed every three (3) years with the resuscitation component to be renewed every 12 months.

Note: Royal Life Saving is not a CRICOS provider; we are unable to provide national recognised training to overseas students holding a student visa.

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, carrying and other physical activity.

The specific requirements required for successful completion of First Aid Education & Care are:
- Performing 2 minutes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on an adult manikin on the ground

Target Audience:

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.

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 First Aid Manual
• Appropriate Clothing
• Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks

If you have a medical condition, which the trainer should be aware of, please notify him/her prior to the commencement of the course. Prior to attending the course, you are also required to read the Code of Practice located on our website www.rlssq.com.au under Public Courses.

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read manuals and complete reports.

Program Benefits:

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PG - Swim Teacher Course (Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety) 👪 - Blended - Course ID #2385430
2026-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 | GUMDALE 4154, GUMDALE 4154, Australia
20) Swim Teacher Course (Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety) 👪
2024 SWIM ONL

The Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher Course provides the minimum requirements for those persons wishing to become a learn to swim instructor (for ages 4 ). After completion of the course and your industry onboarding you will have the opportunity to apply for a RLSSQ Swim Teacher Licence as outlined in the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO). The Swim Teacher Licensee Handbook will be provided to candidates during the face to face component of the course and outlines the process to obtain a license. 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.

Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course

Upon successful course completion, participants will be issued a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
SISCAQU023 Plan Swimming lessons
SISCAQU024 Teach Water Familiarisation, Buoyancy and Mobility Skills
SISCAQU025 Teach Water Safety and Survival Skills
SISCAQU026 Teach Swimming Strokes

Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

Note: Royal Life Saving is not a CRICOS provider; we are unable to provide national recognised training to overseas students holding a student visa.

Introduction:
The Swim Teacher Course provides the minimum requirements for those wishing to be a learn to swim instructor.

The RLSS Swim Teacher course will provide participants with acceptable standards of knowledge‚ judgement and abilities to teach of children in swimming pools.

Once your certificate is issued‚ you will have the opportunity to apply for a RLSSQ Swim Teacher Licence as outlined in the Guidelines for Safer Pool Operations.

Target Audience:
The key candidates for this qualification are people seeking knowledge‚ skills and judgement for the teaching of swimming and water safety.

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Methods:
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)
Appropriate clothing (clothes for classroom activities and bathers & towel for water work)

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

Program Benefits:

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TP - Provide First Aid ⛑ - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378476
2026-10-23 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia
03) Provide First Aid ⛑
First Aid

The Royal Life Saving Provide First Aid Course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations‚ including community and workplace settings.

The course aims to establish competence in the required skills and knowledge‚ judgement and physical abilities required to provide a first aid response to a casualty.

Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Minimum age: 14 years
Course Length: 8 hours

Units of Competency:
Upon successful course completion, participants will be issued a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:
• HLTAID009 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Re-Accreditation: 3 years (CPR 12 months)
Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

Virtual (online) Delivery
This course is delivered in a virtual (online) manner. You will need access to a computer, with webcam and stable internet connection. Please consider if a virtual courses is best suited for you prior to enrolling.

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure please call us on 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

Note: Royal Life Saving is not a CRICOS provider; we are unable to provide national recognised training to overseas students holding a student visa.

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, carrying and other physical activity.

Target Audience:
Any individual who wants or needs first aid and CPR/AED training for all people - infants, children and adults.

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 face-to-face component. The pre-course work will develop your underpinning knowledge for the course to be undertaken.

This course is offered in two formats':

Blended Learning: Student complete learning (knowledge content) and assessment online prior to attending a face-to-face practical session
Traditional Face-to-Face Course: Student are provided a pre-course workbook with information and questions to complete, prior to attended a face-to-face session where your trainer will cover both theory and practical components.

Participants will require to bring the following to the face-to-face component:

Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
Appropriate Clothing
Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks

If you have a medical condition, which the trainer should be aware of, please notify him/her prior to the commencement of the course. Prior to attending the course, you are also required to read the Code of Practice located on our website www.rlssq.com.au under Public Courses.

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read manuals and complete reports.

To complete this course requires the participant to satisfactorily undertake CPR on a manikin on the ground (as a mandatory activity), please speak with us if you have any physical limitations (that may hinder you completing the practical components of the course) as this course may not be suitable for you.

Program Benefits:
First aid training gives employees the confidence and knowledge to know how to assess an emergency situation and act quickly.First aid training in the workplace also helps to minimise the number of injuries as those who have completed the course can help identify potential risks at work.

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TP - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 💓 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378448
2026-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia

TP - Inland Open Water Lifeguard (Uprade from Bronze) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378452
2026-10-24 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia
10) Inland Open Water Lifeguard (Uprade from Bronze) 🛟
2025 OWLG UpPLG

The Inland Open Water Lifeguard Course offers participants with acceptable standards of knowledge‚ judgement and physical abilities in the supervision of people in Inland open water. Essential modules include: accident prevention‚ administration‚ public relations‚ education‚ rescue response and basic technical operation.

Pre-requisite:

Current First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
Current RLSS Bronze Medallion (units SISCAQU020 and SISCAQU029)

Minimum age: 16 years
Course Length:

Face-to-face - 16 hours
Blended - 16 hours

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
SISCAQU029 Perform open water rescues

Re-Accreditation: 12 months
Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure, please call us on 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

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.

Target Audience:

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 face-to-face component. The pre-course work will develop your underpinning knowledge for the course to be undertaken.

This course is offered in two formats':

Blended Learning: Student complete learning (knowledge content) and assessment online prior to attending a face-to-face practical session
Face-to-Face Course: Students are provided a pre-course workbook with information and questions to complete‚ prior to attending a face-to-face session where your trainer will cover both theory and practical components.

Participants will require to bring the following to the face-to-face component:

Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
Appropriate Clothing
Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks

If you have a medical condition‚ which the trainer should be aware of‚ please notify him/her prior to the commencement of the course. Prior to attending the course‚ you are also required to read the Code of Practice located on our website www.rlssq.com.au under Public Courses.

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read manuals and complete reports.

To complete this course requires the participant to satisfactorily undertake CPR on a manikin on the ground (as a mandatory activity), please speak with us if you have any physical limitations (that may hinder you completing the practical components of the course) as this course may not be suitable for you.

Program Benefits:

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TP - Bronze Medallion Award (OWR) 🏅 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378450
2026-10-24 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia
06) Bronze Medallion Award (OWR) 🏅
2025 BM

The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion Award provides the minimum requirements for those persons wishing to provide supervision and integrated rescue responses in an aquatic environment. The course aims to develop the level of knowledge‚ judgement‚ technique and physical ability required to carry out safe water rescues.

Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Minimum age: 14 years
Course Length: 11 hours

Units of Competency:
Upon successful completion you will obtain the following units of competence:

HLTAID009 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
SISCAQU020 Perform Basic Water Rescues
SISCAQU029 Perform Open Water Rescues

Re-Accreditation: 12 months
Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

View the course outline and other information at this link.

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure please call us on 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

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 Bronze Medallion are:

Performing 2 minutes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on an adult manikin on the ground
Swimming 400m in under 13 minutes: 100m breaststroke, 100m survival backstroke (underwater arm recovery), 100m sidestroke and 100m freestyle
100m timed tow in under 3 minutes 15: 50m swim (any recognisable stroke), 50m tow of an unconscious casualty

Target Audience:

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Methods:
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 Swimming & Lifesaving Manual
Appropriate clothing‚ sunscreen‚ bathers and towel
Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks you may need

Pre-Course: Participants are required to complete a pre-course workbook before the face-to-face component. Your Trainer will provide you with the information to successfully complete your pre-course workbook.

Face-to-Face: Participants are required to attend the face-to-face component, The face to face course includes theory and practical assessments..

Program Benefits:

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TP - Inland Open Water Lifeguard 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378458
2026-10-24 09:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia
10) Inland Open Water Lifeguard 🛟
2025 OWLG

The Inland Open Water Lifeguard Course offers participants with acceptable standards of knowledge‚ judgement and physical abilities in the supervision of people in Inaland Open Water. Essential modules include: accident prevention‚ administration‚ public relations, education, rescue response and basic technical operation.

Pre-requisite: Current First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
Minimum age: 16 years
Course Length:

Face-to-face - 16 hours
Blended - 16 hours

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
SISCAQU029 Perform open water rescues

Re-Accreditation: 12 months
Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure, please call us on 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

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.

Target Audience:

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 face-to-face component. The pre-course work will develop your underpinning knowledge for the course to be undertaken.

This course is offered in two formats':

Blended Learning: Student complete learning (knowledge content) and assessment online prior to attending a face-to-face practical session
Face-to-Face Course: Students are provided a pre-course workbook with information and questions to complete‚ prior to attending a face-to-face session where your trainer will cover both theory and practical components.

Participants will require to bring the following to the face-to-face component:

Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
Appropriate Clothing
Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks

If you have a medical condition‚ which the trainer should be aware of, please notify him/her prior to the commencement of the course. Prior to attending the course, you are also required to read the Code of Practice located on our website www.rlssq.com.au under Public Courses.

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read manuals and complete reports.

To complete this course requires the participant to satisfactorily undertake CPR on a manikin on the ground (as a mandatory activity), please speak with us if you have any physical limitations (that may hinder you completing the practical components of the course) as this course may not be suitable for you.

Program Benefits:

Content:

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TP - Pool Lifeguard Award 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378463
2026-10-24 09:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia
10) Pool Lifeguard Award 🛟
2024 PLG AWD

The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard Course offers 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 operation.

Pre-requisite: Current First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
Minimum age: 16 years
Course Length:

Face-to-face - 16 hours
Blended - 16 hours

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

Re-Accreditation: 12 months
Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure, please call us on 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

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.

Target Audience:

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 face-to-face component. The pre-course work will develop your underpinning knowledge for the course to be undertaken.

This course is offered in two formats':

Blended Learning: Student complete learning (knowledge content) and assessment online prior to attending a face-to-face practical session
Face-to-Face Course: Students are provided a pre-course workbook with information and questions to complete‚ prior to attending a face-to-face session where your trainer will cover both theory and practical components.

Participants will require to bring the following to the face-to-face component:

Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
Appropriate Clothing
Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks

If you have a medical condition, which the trainer should be aware of, please notify him/her prior to the commencement of the course. Prior to attending the course, you are also required to read the Code of Practice located on our website www.rlssq.com.au under Public Courses.

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read manuals and complete reports.

To complete this course requires the participant to satisfactorily undertake CPR on a manikin on the ground (as a mandatory activity), please speak with us if you have any physical limitations (that may hinder you completing the practical components of the course) as this course may not be suitable for you.

Program Benefits:

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AJQ - Pool Lifeguard Award 🛟 - Blended - Course ID #2387444
30 June - 1 July 2026
09:00 am to 05:00 pm
GUMDALE 4154
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TP - Inland Open Water Lifeguard (Uprade from Pool Lifeguard) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378473
2026-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia
10) Inland Open Water Lifeguard (Uprade from Pool Lifeguard) 🛟
2025 OWLG UpPLG

The Inland Open Water Lifeguard Course offers participants with acceptable standards of knowledge‚ judgement and physical abilities in the supervision of people in Inland open water. Essential modules include: accident prevention‚ administration‚ public relations‚ education, rescue response and basic technical operation.

Pre-requisite:

Current First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate (units from skillet SISSS0133)

Minimum age: 16 years
Course Length:

Face-to-face - 16 hours
Blended - 16 hours

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
SISCAQU029 Perform open water rescues

Re-Accreditation: 12 months
Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure, please call us on 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

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.

Target Audience:

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 face-to-face component. The pre-course work will develop your underpinning knowledge for the course to be undertaken.

This course is offered in two formats':

Blended Learning: Student complete learning (knowledge content) and assessment online prior to attending a face-to-face practical session
Face-to-Face Course: Students are provided a pre-course workbook with information and questions to complete‚ prior to attending a face-to-face session where your trainer will cover both theory and practical components.

Participants will require to bring the following to the face-to-face component:

Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers Licence)
Your Unique Student Identifier (www.usi.gov.au)
Appropriate Clothing
Any drinks‚ meals and/or snacks

If you have a medical condition‚ which the trainer should be aware of‚ please notify him/her prior to the commencement of the course. Prior to attending the course, you are also required to read the Code of Practice located on our website www.rlssq.com.au under Public Courses.

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read manuals and complete reports.

To complete this course requires the participant to satisfactorily undertake CPR on a manikin on the ground (as a mandatory activity), please speak with us if you have any physical limitations (that may hinder you completing the practical components of the course) as this course may not be suitable for you.

Program Benefits:

Content:

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TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378474
2026-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia

TP - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 💓 - Paper-Based - Course ID#2376932
2026-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 | MACKAY 4740, MACKAY 4740, Australia

TP - Provide First Aid ⛑ - Paper-Based - Course ID#2376935
2026-10-28 09:00 - 17:00 | MACKAY 4740, MACKAY 4740, Australia

TP - Bronze Medallion Award (OWR) 🏅 - Paper-Based - Course ID#2376936
2026-10-29 09:00 - 17:00 | MACKAY 4740, MACKAY 4740, Australia

TP - Inland Open Water Lifeguard (Upgrade from Bronze) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID#2376939
2026-10-29 09:00 - 17:00 | MACKAY 4740, MACKAY 4740, Australia

TP - Inland Open Water Lifeguard 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID#2376938
2026-10-29 09:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | MACKAY 4740, MACKAY 4740, Australia

TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID#2376941
2026-10-30 09:00 - 17:00 | MACKAY 4740, MACKAY 4740, Australia

TP - Pool Lifeguard Award 🛟 - Blended - Course ID #2364330
2026-10-31 09:00 - 2026-11-01 17:00 | SANDGATE 4017, SANDGATE 4017, Australia

TP - Pool Lifeguard Award - Annual Re-Accreditation (incl. CPR) 🛟 - Blended - Course ID #2364332
2026-11-01 09:00 - 17:00 | SANDGATE 4017, SANDGATE 4017, Australia

TP - Aquatic Technical Operator (Pool Plant Operations) - Paper-Based - Course ID#2376926
2026-11-02 09:00 - 2026-11-03 17:00 | MACKAY 4740, MACKAY 4740, Australia
30) Aquatic Technical Operator (Pool Plant Operations)
ATO/PPO

Royal Life Saving’s Aquatic Technical Operations course (previously know as Pool Plant Operations) provide the knowledge and skills to safely manage water quality and pool plant operations from the largest aquatic facility through to a single pool at a campground or motel, or even your own backyard pool.

This is a unique skill set that is vital for the safe and successful operation of any organisation or facility that provides access to a swimming pool. The course focus includes monitoring and maintaining pool water quality, operating plant/equipment, risk management and developing maintenance programs and step by step procedures.

Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course, although some experience with pool plant equipment or operation is strongly recommended
Minimum age: 16 years
Course Length: 16 hours (plus workplace activities)

Units of Competency:

BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
SISXFAC009 Coordinate facility maintenance
SISCAQU015 Test pool water quality
SISCAQU016 Manage pool water quality
SISCAQU017 Monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment

Workplace Assessment: This course includes some workplace assessment activities that requires you to have a suitable workplace supervisor to confirm that you have successfully completed these activities. These activities are completed in your workplace after you have attended the formal part of the training.

Delivery Formats: This course is available in the following format:

Face-to-face delivery over two days (plus workplace assessment)

This course includes three (3) parts:

Part 1: Workplace Health & Safety Module (completed online, or in a face-to-face session)
Part 2: Water Quality & Maintenance Module (completed online, or in a face-to-face session)
Part 3: Activities to complete in your workplace (completed in your workplace)

Re-Accreditation: Royal Life Saving Queensland recommends every four (4) years
Level of English: A reasonable level of English is required to be able to complete this course successfully

Is this the right course for me? If you are unsure please call us on (07) 3823 2823 or email courses@rlssq.com.au for further assistance in choosing the right course for you.

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, carrying and other physical activity.

Target Audience:

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Methods:
This course includes three (3) parts:

Part 1: Workplace Health & Safety Module
Part 2: Water Quality & Maintenance Module
Part 3: Activities to complete in your workplace

This course is offered in two formats:

Part

Face to face format

Part 1
Delivered in a classroom

Part 2
Delivered in a classroom

Part 3
Completed in your workplace

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

Program Benefits:

Content:

Enquire

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There are presently no courses scheduled, please contact us, or check back soon.

TP - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 💓 - Blended - Course ID #2364336
2026-11-04 09:00 - 11:00 | SANDGATE 4017, SANDGATE 4017, Australia

TP - Provide First Aid ⛑ - Blended - Course ID #2364333
2026-11-04 09:00 - 14:00 | SANDGATE 4017, SANDGATE 4017, Australia

TP - Provide First Aid ⛑ - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378539
2026-11-06 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia

TP - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 💓 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378481
2026-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia

TP - Swim Teacher Course (Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety) 👪 - Blended - Course ID #2364338
2026-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 | SANDGATE 4017, SANDGATE 4017, Australia

TP - Bronze Medallion Award (OWR) 🏅 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378489
2026-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia

TP - Inland Open Water Lifeguard (Uprade from Bronze) 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378531
2026-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia

TP - Inland Open Water Lifeguard 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID # 2378533
2026-11-07 09:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia

TP - Pool Lifeguard Award 🛟 - Paper-Based - Course ID #2378534
2026-11-07 09:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00 | CAIRNS 4870, CAIRNS 4870, Australia
