This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills relevant to the operation of an aquatic facility‚ plant and associated equipment and the monitoring and maintaining of water quality. This course is the industry standard for pool operators.

This course involves theory and practical components:
• Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment
• Filtration systems
• Water monitoring
• Routine water testing
• Safe chemical handling
• Implementing workplace policy & procedure
• Standards and legislation (relevant to the aquatic industry)
• Disinfection procedures
• Risk analysis
• Responding to emergencies

On completion of the 4 day program candidates are required to complete an on-the-job workbook where access to an operational aquatic centre is required.
May be eligible for accreditation in:

• BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
• SISCAQU001 Test pool water quality
• SISCAQU003 Maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment
• SISCAQU004 Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures
• SISCAQU005 Develop and implement aquatic facility maintenance procedures

The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion course is designed to provide the knowledge and information required to deliver programs and services that meet the needs of a diverse range of people who use the aquatic environment.
Originally known as AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics for People with a Disability, this course has been updated and extended to reflect the growing size and diversity of today’s communities. AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion adopts an educational approach and provides a positive directive to AUSTSWIM teachers of swimming and water safety to provide aquatics access and inclusion to all people regardless of:

• disability
• chronic condition
• age
• cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds (CALD)

The course consists of approximately 8 contact hours (theory and practical), an online learning component, plus supervised on the job teaching hours. Topics include:

• A journey through aquatic participation
• Safety and legal issues
• Communication and perception
• Plan, deliver and review
• Skills for movement through the water

 
The full course details are located http://www.austswim.com.au/
Royal Life Saving NT are the delivery agent for this course and all certification is issued through AUSTSWIM.

The course provides participants with the essential competencies to teach the adult swimmer.  
Participants are required to have:

• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ accreditation.
• a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.

The course consists of approximately 14 contact hours (theory and practical), plus practical observation, supervised teaching hours and assessment. Topics include:
1.  Why teach adults to swim
2.  Understanding the nature of the adult swimmer
3.  Health, medical and safety issues
4.  Warm up, flexibility and stretching for the adult swimmer
5.  The different types of adult swimmer
The full course details are located http://www.austswim.com.au/
Royal Life Saving NT are the delivery agent for this course and all certification is issued through AUSTSWIM.

The course consists of theory and practical components with approximately 8 contact hours  plus supervised on the job teaching hours.

1. Theory component - are offered through AUSTSWIM’s e-learning centre.covering:
   • Philosophy of infant and preschool aquatics
   • Early childhood development
   • Teacher, parent and child relationships
   • Health, hygiene and water safety
2. Theory component at course:
   • Water familiarisation
   • Aquatic skill development
   • Plan, deliver and review a lesson
3. Practical component - involves swimming activities that may be carried out in shallow or deep water.

To gain the accreditation, the following assessment components must be satisfactorily completed within 12 months of the course commencement date.
1.  Practical demonstration of teaching skills, including the preparation of lesson plans.
2.  Continuous Aquatic Sequence.
3.  On-line theory assessment.
The full course details are located http://www.austswim.com.au/
Royal Life Saving NT are the delivery agent for this course and all certification is issued through AUSTSWIM

The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ course provides participants with essential competencies to teach swimming and water safety™ to persons from four years of age in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues. Accreditation is valid for three years.
 
Participants may enrol in an AUSTSWIM course at 16 years of age but are not eligible to receive the accreditation until they are 17 years of age.
Participants are required to have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.
 
Delivery Strategy: The course consists of theory and practical components.

• Theory component - topics may be offered through classroom attendance and selected topics topics via AUSTSWIM’s e-learning centre.
• Practical component - involves swimming and water safety activities that may be carried out in shallow or deep water.

 
The course is approximately 16 contact hours (theory and practical), plus supervised on the job teaching hours and assessment. Topics include:
 
1.    Overview of AUSTSWIM and the aquatic industry
2.    Legal responsibilities for the AUSTSWIM teacher™
3.    How people learn
4.    Being an effective teacher
5.    Aquatic safety, survival and rescue skills
6.    Principle of movement in water
7.    Water familiarisation, buoyancy, mobility and safety
8.    Teaching safer diving skills
9.    Towards efficient stroke development
10.  Plan, deliver and review a lesson
 
The full course details are located http://www.austswim.com.au/
Royal Life Saving NT are the delivery agent for this course and all certification is issued through AUSTSWIM.

The course aims to provide candidates with the competencies to bridge the gap between the teaching and coaching of swimming.
 
Participants are required to have:
1.  AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ accreditation.
2.  A reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.

To gain the accreditation, the following assessment components must be satisfactorily completed within 12 months of the course commencement date.
1.  Practical assessment.
2. On-line theory assessment.

The full course details are located http://www.austswim.com.au/
Royal Life Saving NT are the delivery agent for this course and all certification is issued through AUSTSWIM.
 

The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. This award also increases employment opportunities with many pools and aquatic centres as they require employees who conduct aquatic programs to have their Bronze Medallion. This course will enhance participants personal survival skills while providing them with the knowledge and skills to develop the level of judgement, technique and physical ability required to safely carry out water rescues.
Minimum age requirement is 14 years and participants should possess medium to advanced levels of aquatic fitness and skill. The Bronze Medallion's most challenging components include a 400m swim to be completed within 13 minutes, and a 50m swim followed by 50m tow to be completed in under 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
The RLSSA Bronze Medallion Award needs to be renewed every 12 months.
The Bronze Medallion course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:

• SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues
• HLTAID001 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

The Royal Life Saving Society's Bronze Medallion Update Course offers great opportunities within the aquatic industry and beyond.This community course is for participants wishing to update their current Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion award.

Please note: Participants must hold a current Bronze Medallion Qualification. If participants do not hold a current Bronze Medallion or it has expired, they will need to book into the Bronze Medallion course.
Participants who successfully complete this award will be re-accredited with both Bronze Medallion and Resuscitation Awards.

The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion Award should be renewed every 12 months.
The Bronze Medallion course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:

• SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues

The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard course offers professional training and qualification to participants 16 years and over and provides an entry-level qualification that can lead to an exciting career in the aquatic and recreation industry. Essential modules include: accident prevention, administration, public relations, education, rescue response and basic technical operations.

Pre-requisites include RLSSA Bronze Medallion and First Aid. A copy of these qualifications will be required before your booking can be confirmed.

The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard Award is valid for 1 year from date of original course.

The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard course offers professional training and qualification to participants 16 years and over and provides an entry-level qualification that can lead to an exciting career in the aquatic and recreation industry. Essential modules include: accident prevention, administration, public relations, education, rescue response and basic technical operations.

Pre-requisites include RLSSA Bronze Medallion and First Aid. A copy of these qualifications will be required before your booking can be confirmed.
 
The Pool Lifeguard course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:

• SISCAQU006 Supervise clients in aquatic environments
• SISCAQU007 Perform advanced water rescues
• PUAEME001 Provide emergency care
• PUAEME003 Administer oxygen in an emergency 
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid (pre-requisite)
• SISCAQU002 Provide basic water rescues (pre-requisite)

The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard Award is valid for 1 year from date of original course.
 

The Pool Lifeguard update course is designed to renew the level of skills, knowledge, fitness & judgment of a qualified pool lifeguard.
Participants attending this course must have a current Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard and First Aid qualifications.
The Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard Award is valid for 1 year from date of course.
 
The Pool Lifeguard course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:

• SISCAQU006 Supervise clients in aquatic environments
• SISCAQU007 Perform advanced water rescues
• PUAEME001 Provide emergency care
• PUAEME003 Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid (pre-requisite)
• SISCAQU002 Provide basic water rescues (pre-requisite)

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills relevant to the operation of an aquatic facility, plant and associated equipment and the monitoring and maintaining of water quality. This course is the industry standard for pool operators.

This course involves theory and practical components:
• Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment
• Filtration systems
• Water monitoring
• Routine water testing
• Safe chemical handling
• Implementing workplace policy & procedure
• Standards and legislation (relevant to the aquatic industry)
• Disinfection procedures
• Risk analysis
• Responding to emergencies

On completion of the 4 day program candidates are required to complete an on-the-job workbook where access to an operational aquatic centre is required.
May be eligible for accreditation in:

• SISCAQU201A Monitor Pool Water Quality
• SISCAQU303A Operate Aquatic Facility Plant and Equipment
• SISCAQU304A Maintain Pool Water Quality
• SISXOHS101A Follow Occupational Health and Safety Policies

Resuscitation refers to the actions taken to keep a casualty alive after their breathing and heartbeat has stopped. Resuscitation can mean the difference between life and death and early intervention with Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can and will save lives. This course gives participants training, knowledge and skills in a range of areas including; Basic Life Support, CPR, Defibrillation and Emergency Care. All Royal Life Saving resuscitation training is delivered in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. A Resuscitation Certificate from Royal Life Saving is recognised as a pre-requisite and a safety standard for many employment categories, industries and licences. The Royal Life Saving Resuscitation Award needs to be renewed every 12 months.
The Provide CPR course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:

• HLTAID001 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Resuscitation refers to the actions taken to keep a casualty alive after their breathing and heartbeat has stopped. Resuscitation can mean the difference between life and death and early intervention with Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can and will save lives. This course gives participants training, knowledge and skills in a range of areas including; Basic Life Support, CPR, Defibrillation and Emergency Care. All Royal Life Saving resuscitation training is delivered in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. A Resuscitation Certificate from Royal Life Saving is recognised as a pre-requisite and a safety standard for many employment categories, industries and licences. The Royal Life Saving Resuscitation Award needs to be renewed every 12 months.
The Provide CPR course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:

• HLTAID001 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

 
 

This course provides the participant with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. 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.
The Provide First Aid course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:

• HLTAID003 Perform First Aid
• HLTAID001 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

The Royal Life Saving Provide First Aid course needs to be renewed every 3 years with the resuscitation component to be renewed every 12 months.