How long does a Royal Life Saving Certificate last?
How long does my first aid qualification last? Industry has determined that the standard first aid qualification, HLTAID003 Provide first aid, should be renewed every three years.
What qualifications do you need to be a pool lifeguard?
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- All applicants need to be over 16 yrs old on the day of assessment.
- Swim 50m in less than 1 minute.
- Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back.
- Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool.
- Climb out of the pool unaided.
What are Rlssa guidelines?
Royal Life Saving have maintained and developed the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (the GSPO) since 1992. The GSPO is a set of detailed specifications and recommendations establishing best practice design and operations of aquatic locations nationwide.
What does Royal Life Saving Australia do?
We advocate on a wide range of drowning prevention and water safety issues through targeted campaigns, educating communities about the risks of drowning and prevention strategies, reaching over 5 million people annually.