Pool Lifeguard

Skill set Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:01 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
SISSS00133

State Code
AF059

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Associated Qualification

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

National Code
SIS30122

State Code
BIO1

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

A set of skills to supervise the safety of patrons in aquatic venues and manage water-based rescues and casualties.

AQF Level

Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level

Field of Education

0921 - Sport And Recreation

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

13/12/2022

Current Release Date

13/12/2022

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

14/08/2023

Transition Date

—

Nominal Hours

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	13/12/2022	Current	Approved

Pathway Information

Achievement of these units provides credit towards SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Achievement of these units provides credit towards SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation.

Skill Set Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Target Group

Pool lifeguards who supervise the safety of patrons in aquatic recreation venues and manage water-based rescues and emergencies.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These units of competency from the HLT Health Training Package and SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package provide the skills and knowledge to supervise the safety of patrons in aquatic venues and manage water-based rescues and casualties.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OEN37	SISCAQU021	Perform complex water rescues	20	Unit of competency
OEN58	SISCAQU020	Perform water rescues	10	Unit of competency
OCD30	HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	18	Unit of competency
OEN47	SISCAQU022	Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment	16	Unit of competency
OEN72	SISCAQU019	Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations	15	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE624	SISSS00129	Pool Lifeguard	Skill set