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.

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

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. Please click here for more information and details on virtual courses.

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.

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.

The Royal Life Saving Virtual 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. Please click here for more information and details on virtual courses

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.

The Royal Life Saving Virtual First Aid Course (in an Education & Care Setting) 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.

This course applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

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
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

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. Please click here for more information and details on virtual courses

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.

The Advanced 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.

Provide Advanced First Aid is designed for personnel who are required to undertake advanced first aid in response to emergencies. This course aims to provide participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies to respond effectively to emergencies in the workplace or otherwise and render first aid aligned with the current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
 
Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Minimum age: 14 years
Course Length: 14 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
• HLTAID014 Provide Advanced 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
 
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.

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.

The Remote First Aid course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to provide life-saving first aid in remote and challenging environments where medical assistance may be delayed or limited. This comprehensive training program focuses on preparing individuals to effectively respond to emergencies and injuries in remote locations, such as wilderness areas, backcountry settings, or locations with limited access to medical facilities.
 
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
• HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

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
 
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.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace.
The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
 
Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Minimum age: 14 years
Course Length: 4 hours

Units of Competency:
Upon successful course completion‚ participants will be issued a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:
• HLTAID016 Manage First Aid Services and resources

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

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.
 

The Royal Life Saving Bronze Star 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

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 
 

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 certifcate, 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 Update certificate 

The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard needs to be renewed every 12 months. 
 

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:

• Blended - 16 hours (8 hours face to face practical assessment)

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.

The RLSS Hydrotherapy Rescue Award is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified physiotherapist.

This course will enhance he knowledge and skills to develop the awareness of specific rescue equipment‚ level of judgement‚ technique and physical ability required to safely carry out water rescues in a hydrotherapy venue.
 
The Hydrotherapy Rescue Award offers a certificate of attendance which will outline the theoretical and practical skills demonstrated for water rescue skills.

This course also 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 Certificate of attendance in Hydrotherapy Rescue and a Statement of Attainment for Provide Resuscitation.

The Unit of Competency achieved upon successful completion of Provide Resuscitation is:
·         HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The Royal Life Saving Provide Resuscitation component needs to be renewed every 12 months.

The Royal Life Saving Rescue 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

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.
 

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.
 
Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
 
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.
 
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
• HLTAID015  Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

 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.
 

Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment (Oxygen Resuscitation)

This course provides the minimum requirement for those persons wishing to provide use of oxygen equipment in an aquatic environment.

The course aims to establish competence in the required knowledge and skills for public safety workers who attend incidents where the use of oxygen in either lifesaving or on-going management of a casualty is appropriate.
 
Pre-requisite: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Minimum age: 16 years
Course Length: 4 hours

Units of Competency:
Upon successful completion you will obtain a statement of attainment with the following units of competency:

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• SISCAQU022 Provide Oxygen Resuscitation and Therapy in an Aquatic Environment

Re-Accreditation: 12 months

Participants will require a level of English to be able to give and receive instructions, read signage, read content and complete questionnaires. LLN skill set of level 3 in writing and reading is the minimum requirement for this course

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.

Course: Aqua Exercise Instructor

Aqua exercise instructors are tasked with leading aquatic fitness classes at aquatic facilities. They design and deliver engaging workouts tailored to participants’ fitness levels and goals, emphasising water-based exercises for strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. 

Instructors ensure the safety of participants during sessions, provide guidance on proper form and technique, and may also assist with program development and participant management. They may be called on to assist in rescue and first aid.

Pre-requisite:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Sufficient health and fitness to be able to able to perform aqua instruction and perform water rescues

Minimum age: 16 years
Course Length: 3 days (plus pre course and post course work)

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

• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health & safety
• SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
• SISFFIT038 Plan group water-based exercise sessions
• SISFFIT039 Instruct group water-based exercise sessions
• SISFFIT048 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective water-based exercise

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.
 

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.

This course is an extension course for Swim Teachers looking to gain specialist knowledge in teaching infants and toddlers in the pool.

This course will deliver the skills and knowledge required to select an appropriate progression of activities for the development of infants and toddlers over six (6) months of age in an aquatic environment.

It applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues. This course will ensure that work is performed according to relevant legislation including working with children and/or vulnerable people checks, organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of aquatic activities.

Candidates attending this course should hold a current swimming and water safety teacher (or equivalent such as RLSS, AUSTSWIM or ASCTA) prior to attending.

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.
 

Course Details

Pre-requisite: 

• Existing Swim Teacher Certificate (RLSS / AUSTSWIM / ASCTA) with Units of Competence SISCAQU020, SISCAQU023, SISCAQU024, SISCAQU025 & SISCAQU026.
• Reasonable communication, swimming & fitness is required

Course Length:  One day (6 hours) (an additional 3 hours for CPR)

Minimum Age:  17 years old
 

Unit(s) of Competence

This course includes training for a workplace setting and upon satisfaction completion of all assessment activities, a Statement of Attainment will be issued in the following Unit(s) of competence:

• HLTAID009 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Optional) (Online CPR)
• SISCAQU027  Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment

Please check with your employer or work place that these are the correct units of competence.

This course is an extension course for Swim Teachers looking to gain specialist knowledge in teaching participants with a disability during aquatic activities.

It applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues. This course will ensure that work is performed according to relevant legislation including working with children and/or vulnerable people checks, organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of aquatic activities.

Candidates attending this course should hold a current swimming and water safety teacher (or equivalent such as RLSS, AUSTSWIM or ASCTA) prior to attending.

Is 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 distance, towing, diving, carrying and other physical activities.

Course Details

Pre-requisite: 

• Existing Swim Teacher Certificate (RLSS / AUSTSWIM / ASCTA) with Units of Competence SISCAQU024, SISCAQU025
• Reasonable communication, swimming & fitness is required

Course Length:  One day (6 hours) (an additional 3 hours for CPR)

Minimum Age:  17 years old
 

Unit(s) of Competence

This course includes training for a workplace setting and upon satisfaction completion of all assessment activities, a Statement of Attainment will be issued in the following Unit(s) of competence:

• HLTAID009 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Optional) (Online CPR)
• SISCAQU012  Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities

Please check with your employer or work place that these are the correct units of competence.

Becoming a licensed swim teacher is an exciting opportunity to inspire confidence, promote water safety, and teach essential swimming skills to individuals of all ages.

This Swim Teacher License application is designed to assess your qualifications, experience, and commitment to delivering high-quality swim instruction. A swim teacher license ensures that you meet the necessary minimum standards in safety, technique, and effective teaching methods, allowing you to create a positive and educational experience for your students.

Please complete the following sections carefully and provide any required documentation to support your application. We look forward to welcoming you to the community of licensed swim teachers !

Note: The Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher License meets the requirements of AV2.2 of the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO) ^{(reference, requires GSPO access)}

 

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 tow formats:

• Face-to-face delivery over two days (plus workplace assessment)
• Blended delivery (online learning and assessment) (plus workplace assessment) [it is strongly recommended that you have some workplace experience if you intend to complete this course in a blended delivery format).

This course includes three (3) parts:

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

There are three (3) courses available:

• Bronze Star
• Bronze Medallion
• Bronze Cross

These courses are not designed for workplace accreditation and are not nationally accredited training.

Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Course Length: One (1) Day

Units of Competency:
These courses are not nationally accredited training, no units of competence will be issued.

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.

What it covers:

• Personal survival skills: Training on how to survive in aquatic environments. 
• Rescue techniques: Learning to perform various water rescues safely and effectively. 
• Emergency care: Includes basic first aid and resuscitation skills. 
• Soft skills: Developing teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

Why it's important:

• Keeps people safe: Equips individuals with the skills to rescue themselves and others in aquatic emergencies. 
• Career opportunities: Many aquatic facilities require the Bronze Medallion for employment. 
• Foundation for further training: It's a prerequisite for more advanced lifesaving awards and qualifications. 

In essence, the Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion is a comprehensive award that provides essential skills and knowledge for anyone involved in aquatic environments, whether for personal safety or professional reasons. 


Please refer to the Award Guide: Bronze Medallion

These courses are not designed for workplace accreditation and are not nationally accredited training.

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

Course Length: One (1) Day

Units of Competency:

• These courses are not nationally accredited training, no units of competence will be issued.

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.

• The Bronze Cross further develops the skills and knowledge gained in the Bronze Medallion, with a greater emphasis on rescue techniques in deeper water and more challenging conditions. 

• Candidates must hold or have previously held the Bronze Medallion or a higher award, according to the Wikipedia article on lifesaving awards. 

• It involves both theoretical and practical components, including demonstrations of rescue skills, resuscitation techniques, and responding to simulated emergency scenarios, says the Lifesaving Society. 

• The practical assessment includes demonstrating a head-first and foot-first surface dive, swimming underwater, and performing rescues in different scenarios, including those involving a second rescuer. 

• The Bronze Cross aims to equip individuals with the skills and confidence to participate in aquatic activities safely and effectively, while also providing a pathway for further development in lifesaving and emergency care. 

Please refer to the Award Guide: Bronze Cross

These courses are not designed for workplace accreditation and are not nationally accredited training.

Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Course Length: One (1) Day

Units of Competency:

• These courses are not nationally accredited training, no units of competence will be issued.

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.

Pre-requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Course Length: One (1) Day

Units of Competency:
These courses are not nationally accredited training, no units of competence will be issued.

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.

Units of Competency:
These courses are not nationally accredited training, no units of competence will be issued.

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.

Units of Competency:
These courses are not nationally accredited training, no units of competence will be issued.

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.

This qualification provides swimming pool and spa technicians with the skills and knowledge required to treat water quality problems as well as service and repair the key components of commercial and public swimming pools. Whilst there are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification‚ this course is contextualised for those who work in an aquatic facility and are responsible for managing and repairing commercial swimming pools.

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

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.

The safety and wellbeing of children should sit at the heart of any organisation’s values. However, this does not mean that the development and implementation of child safe practices is always as good as it needs to be or that improvements can not be made.  

Further to this, ensuring children’s’ safety in an aquatic industry context can present a range of additional and specialised challenges. This is why Royal Life Saving has developed two online child safety modules; one targeted at frontline workers and the other targeted at management level staff.

The chief purpose of the modules is to assist the aquatic industry, and it’s workforce, to develop a clear understanding of the expectations, legal requirements and best practices relating to child safety.

Communication Skills
It's quite simple, effective communication is the lifeblood of any organisation! How all levels of staff communicate with each other and how they communicate with your patrons and external stakeholders shapes the daily operations and overall success of any business.  This online module aims to take this key skill to a higher level; to give your staff the knowledge, skills and techniques to communicate more effectively. 

Like many of the professional development products on offer through Royal Life Saving the communication skills module has been written in response to feedback from the aquatic industry and with aquatic industry employees firmly in mind.  The module should take around 30 minutes to complete and is broken down into four main learning themes:

• Why communication is important
• What good communication involves
• Types of communication within an organisation
• Communication scenarios

Each of these themes is explored in detail through a range of stories or scenarios relayed through characters in typical aquatic industry roles: swim teacher, swim school coordinator, customer service officer/manager, lifeguard, lifeguard duty manager, facility manager. The characters and scenarios are used to explore key concepts that will lead to a better understanding of communication.  They are also used to demonstrate strategies and techniques, in authentic settings, that outline how to adjust your communication techniques, how to communicate effectively in a range of situations, and what can be achieved when these strategies are used well.

Conflict in the workplace can be highly damaging at an individual and organisational level.  It’s negative impacts should not be underestimated, however, it also presents an opportunity for individuals and organisations to develop and strengthen their business and the relationships that support it.
 
Like many of the professional development products on offer through Royal Life Saving the conflict management course has been written in response to feedback from the aquatic industry and with aquatic industry employees firmly in mind.  The course is broken down into four main learning themes:

• Understanding conflict
• Identifying conflict
• Personality types and conflict
• How to manage conflict situations

Each of these themes is explored through several animated scenarios created in familiar aquatic industry settings. Each scenario examines various pathways of a conflict situation depending on the actions and responses of participants to help guide them through the key steps and strategies for managing conflict and support them to understand their reactions and behaviours and the potential outcomes.
 
The course should take roughly 90 minutes to complete. The course training asks participants to reflect, discuss and then apply the knowledge and skills gained from the online course to a range of realistic scenarios that employees in the aquatic industry face.

The Cultural Competence Program is directly aimed for staff working in the aquatic and community recreation sector. It is designed to enable workers to gain a better, broader and deeper understanding of the needs of communities from other countries when it comes to attending an aquatic facility, accessing a public swimming pool and being involved in a formal swimming program.

For many people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, these seemingly simple interactions can  be daunting.  Preparedness of the aquatic sector will help deliver a positive experience at the pool…one which results in a fun, friendly and safe experience.

Completing the program will ensure aquatic sector staff gain practical skills and cultural specific knowledge that they can apply at the workplace and in everyday life.

On top of this, being a Culturally Qualified Centre can assist your Aquatic Centre to attract new markets as well as meet growing governance and community service obligations.

Much of the Cultural and Linguistic Diverse (CaLD) community has had limited access and involvement to pools and swimming programs, so it is imperative for the aquatic industry to gain cultural competence to assist in easing all cultures into a fun, friendly and safe experience around water. 

The Cultural Competency course is geared toward developing understanding in culture, diversity, and inclusion through: 

• Meanings and definitions
• Ways that cultural diversity contributes to competitive advantage
• Unconscious bias in decision making and how to remedy it
• Different cultures’ ways of thinking, acting and communicating
• How the above is affected by values, attitudes and beliefs
• How different people of different cultures adapt to new cultures

The content includes nine (9) modules:

• Module 1 - Diversity Works
• Module 2 - Differences and Similarities
• Module 3 - Practical Cultural Competence
• Module 4 - Unconscious Bias
• Module 5 - Cross Cultural Communication
• Module 6 - Cross Cultural Communication
• Module 7 - Cultural Adaption
• Module 8 - Australia by the Numbers
• Module 9 - Course Summary

 

Fatigue Management

Self-care during and after a shift is very important. Fatigue management assists you to know and look for warning signs, have an understanding of the body systems and the various effects of fatigue.

Determining all the factors that cause fatigue can be difficult.  

The Swim Teaching for Participants on the Autism Spectrum Professional Development module is designed for swim teachers that are starting out in this area of specialised teaching, or those with experience looking to test and update their knowledge and skills.  The combination of knowledge building and practical tips and strategies will give teachers the ability to move forward with confidence and clarity and deliver highly effective and enjoyable lessons in this rewarding but sometimes challenging area.
 
The module should take about 75 minutes to complete and covers the following topics:
 

• Understanding what autism is, and what it isn’t
• Identifying the strengths, interests, characteristics and behaviours of people on the spectrum and better understanding how they may think and learn
• Understanding the relationship between autism, water, swimming and drowning prevention
• Preparing lessons or programs tailored to individual participants on the spectrum
• Preparing for and managing behaviours you may experience when teaching swimming to participants on the spectrum
• Utilising a range of strategies and techniques during lesson delivery

 The module includes interviews with children on the spectrum that are learning to swim, their parents or carers and their swim teachers, along with footage of swim lessons in action. All of this is designed to help bring to life key messages and enable you to engage with the subject matter and take it with you as you continue your teaching journey.

Course Duration: 1 hours
Delivery Mode: Online
Pre-requisites: Swimming & Water Safety Teacher

The Teacher of Lifesaving is an online professional development course that covers the fundamentals of providing engaging, effective and safe teaching in a lifesaving context.

It is designed to upskill current swimming and water safety teachers or physical education teachers by providing the context, technique and teaching strategies for a range of lifesaving skills, including personal survival, rescue and resuscitation.

The course acknowledges that teachers have varying degrees of prior knowledge and skills and seeks to build on this expertise. It asks teachers to reflect on the context and theory that underpins skills, address gaps to improve learner outcomes and overall program quality, and reflect on their personal teaching practices.

A range of learning activities are used to provide an interactive and educational experience, including video, hypotheticals, knowledge prompts, true/false, drag and drop, click and reveal tiles, and scenarios.

The Lifeguard Advanced Supervision Skills module is designed for Lifeguards with a degree of experience that are looking to evaluate and extend their current knowledge and skills around supervision and scanning and better understand the visual, cognitive and physical challenges they face when supervising an aquatic environment. The module is based on the premise that when these challenges are properly understood, they can then be more effectively addressed. 
 
This module will:
 

• ask Lifeguards to reflect on their knowledge, skills and training so far
• ask Lifeguards to analyse their experiences supervising a pool and the internal and external challenges they have faced
• define these challenges, familiar and unfamiliar, and explain why they exist
• provide a range of strategies and solutions to overcome these challenges and outline a range of best practice techniques; some of which should be known to Lifeguards and others which will be new and can be added to their skill set.

 
The module is highly visual and includes a range of animated and image-based video presentations, along with visual exercises to complete and regular knowledge prompts and checks.  Recommended learning time is approximately 40 minutes and in order to receive a completion certificate participants need to complete the knowledge checks at the end of each topic.

The Supervision Planning module is designed for staff tasked with developing and implementing the lifeguard supervision plan at an aquatic facility. While targeted at Facility Managers and Duty Managers, anyone interested in knowing more about the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO), the supervision planning process and how to best lead a lifeguard team will also benefit greatly from completing the module.  The content in the module is based on the Aquatic Supervision Planning guidelines within the GSPO. It presents this information in a practical, easy-to-understand format designed to enable participants to connect and apply the information to their day-to-day work context.  
 
This module will:

• ask participants to reflect on their current knowledge, skills and experience developing and implementing supervision plans
• enable participants to better understand, interpret and apply the information contained within the aquatic supervision planning guidelines in the GSPO.
• develop participants’ understanding of the risk management processes in the context of aquatic supervision
• step participants through the process of developing a supervision system and supervision plan; highlighting key items for consideration in the planning and ongoing management process
• facilitate a deeper understanding of the requirements and challenges of working with lifeguards and fulfilling lifeguard supervisory and management roles.

 
The module is highly visual and interactive and includes a range of activities and exercises to complete in the process of developing and adapting key elements of a supervision plan in response to changing conditions.  Recommended learning time is approximately 50 minutes and to receive a completion certificate participants need to complete the interactive exercises and knowledge checks.

Professional Development (PD) Workshop

A PD workshop is a structured learning experience designed to help individuals, especially educators or professionals, acquire new skills, knowledge, or enhance existing ones to improve their performance and career advancement. 

PD workshops aim to facilitate professional growth and development by providing targeted training and learning opportunities. 

They can cover a wide range of topics relevant to a specific profession or industry, including new technologies, teaching methods, leadership skills, or industry best practices. 

PD workshops can take various forms, such as interactive sessions, tutorials, breakout sessions, debates, roundtables, or even tours or research incubators. 

The Creating Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments 
 
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The Royal Life Saving  Online Resuscitation (CPR) Course provides basic instruction to perform resuscitation. 
 
Pre-Requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Minimum Age: 14 years (Recommended)
Course Length: 1-2 hours
Re-Accreditation: 12 months

Units of Competency: This Course is Not a Nationally Accredited Course.

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

The Royal Life Saving NextGen Lifesavers Professional Development
 
Pre-Requisite: There are no pre-requisites for this course
Minimum Age: 14 years (Recommended)
Course Length: 1-2 hours
Re-Accreditation: 12 months

Units of Competency: This Course is Not a Nationally Accredited Course.

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

Micro-credential: AI enhanced drowning detection system

The Training in Drowning Detection Systems module is designed for aquatic facility staff working with, or preparing to implement, drowning detection systems (DDS), including those powered by artificial intelligence. While targeted at Facility Managers, Duty Managers and Lifeguards, anyone seeking to understand the role of DDS in aquatic supervision and emergency response will benefit from completing this module.
The module provides practical guidance on the safe and effective use of DDS in aquatic facilities, including key planning, implementation and compliance considerations. Content is presented in an engaging and accessible format, using real-world scenarios, podcast-style interviews and immersive and interactive media to support understanding and application in the day-to-day work context.
This module will:

• enable participants to understand how DDS can support supervision, communication and emergency response
• step participants through the planning and preparation required for DDS implementation
• develop awareness of key privacy, legal and compliance requirements
• help participants explore how to safely integrate DDS into supervision systems and emergency response procedures

The module is highly visual and interactive, with a focus on practical application. Recommended learning time is approximately 70 minutes, and participants must complete the interactive exercises and knowledge assessments at the end of each topic to receive a Royal Life Saving Queensland micro-credential (digital badge):  Training in Drowning Detection Systems.