Becoming a Lifeguard in Queensland

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About this role

Lifeguards look after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools, through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Lifeguard include:

  • promotes water safety awareness and undertakes rescue of people in difficulty in the water.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Lifeguard

Showing: 1–3 of 7 courses

  1. Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

    SIS30122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 18 months
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation

    SIS40122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Has entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)

    PUA30322

    • 1–2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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