Pool Courses
We provide training for pool lifeguards and operators throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area, teaching participants practical skills and equipping them with the knowledge to maintain a safe facility.
Surf Lifesaving SA has been operating in the pool space for more than six years through the delivery of our industry-leading pool lifeguard training courses, and now, backed by a strong and experienced team, Life Saving SA is able to deliver an expanded set of services for the whole industry in one place.
Pool Lifeguard Courses
Our accredited SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard Skill Set courses are for people who have responsibility for the supervision and safety of people in and around swimming pools including those involved in aquatic exercise‚ swim coaching and aquatic excursions.
To participate in this course our recommendation is that you are 16 years of age or above and you must have completed HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate.
Once you have successfully completed our training, you will be issued a statement of attainment with the following units of competency:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (credit transfer)
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
During the training you will also be assessed in HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and receive a separate statement of attainment for this unit.
Industry guidelines recommend your qualification be updated annually.
You must be aware of when your pool lifeguard qualification expires. Industry has determined that a pool lifeguard certificate must be updated every 12 months by undertaking a requalification course. Once the date of expiry has passed you will be unable to work and unable to take a requalification course and will be required to enrol in a full course.
Please note as of 1st September 2022 the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) have advised Registered Training Organisations that training and assessment activities undertaken during First Aid and CPR courses will revert to pre-COVID conditions. This means learners will be required to demonstrate rescue breathing techniques on manikins and not simulate such skills to the side of the manikin as previously allowed during the pandemic. Learners will not have the opportunity to request an exemption from providing rescue breaths if they wish to gain a competent result in the Unit of Competency and/or qualification.
Click on the links below to enrol:
Pool Operators Course
Our Pool Operators Course is the industry standard for pool supervisors. During this two day course, you will learn how to operate and maintain a safe aquatic facility, including:
Test pool water quality
Maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment
Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Enrol now: Pool Operators Course
Other Pool Courses Available
Registered Training Provider
Surf Lifesaving SA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), RTO Code 40110. Our RTO details can be found on the National Register of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia. View our policies here.
