SISSS00133
Pool Lifeguard Certification
Study duration
Online: 5 Hours. In-Person: 2 x 8 Hour Days
Course delivery
In person
Cost of course
$435
Accrediation
Nationally recognised
Overview
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of a swimming pool lifeguard, supervise the safety of participants in aquatic recreation facilities and manage water-based rescues and emergencies.
On successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a skill set statement of attainment. Attainment of these units provides credit towards SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation.
It is a requirement of being a swimming pool lifeguard that they complete a Pool Lifeguard certification to upgrade their skills and knowledge annually to ensure they are appropriately trained to respond to water-based rescues and emergencies.
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Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 4 & 5 July 2026 | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre | 8 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7 & 8 July 2026 | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre, Wollondilly, NSW | 6 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 29 & 30 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Bathurst Aquatic Centre | 15 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Manning Aquatic and Leisure Taree | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 3 & 4 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Whitlam Leisure Centre, 90 Memorial Avenue, Liverpool | 8 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7 & 8 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Wentworth Swimming Pool | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 21 & 22 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Lidcombe, NSW | 16 | $435.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
There are currently no openings available for this course.
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 1 & 2 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Lawnton Aquatic Centre, Lawnton, QLD | 13 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 15 & 16 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Tobruk Memorial Pool | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 22 & 23 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Nerang Aquatic Centre, Nerang, QLD | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 29 & 30 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Nambour Aquatic Centre | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Lawnton Aquatic Centre, Lawnton, QLD | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 12 & 13 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Tobruk Memorial Pool | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 19 & 20 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Bundaberg Aquatic Centre | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 26 & 27 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Lawnton Aquatic Centre, Lawnton, QLD | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 3 & 4 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Burpengary Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Burpengary QLD | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 31 October – 1 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Lawnton Aquatic Centre, Lawnton, QLD | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 December 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Nerang Aquatic Centre, Nerang, QLD | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 12 & 13 December 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Lawnton Aquatic Centre, Lawnton, QLD | 16 | $435.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 1 & 2 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Port Pirie Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Port Pirie, SA | 15 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 1 & 2 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Summit Aquatic & Leisure Centre | 6 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Summit Aquatic & Leisure Centre | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 19 & 20 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | The Rex – Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Tanunda, SA | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 19 & 20 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre, Mount Gambier, SA | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 26 & 27 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre, Port Augusta, SA | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 3 & 4 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Renmark Swimming Pool, Renmark, SA | 7 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 10 & 11 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Waikerie Swimming Pool, Waikerie, SA | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 10 & 11 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Port Pirie Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Port Pirie, SA | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 17 & 18 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | The Rex – Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Tanunda, SA | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 31 October – 1 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Owens Swimming Pool | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7 & 8 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre, Mount Gambier, SA | 8 | $200.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 21 & 22 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Summit Aquatic & Leisure Centre | 8 | $200.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
There are currently no openings available for this course.
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 8 & 9 July 2026 | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | Coburg Leisure Centre | 12 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 11 & 12 July 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Yawa Aquatic Centre, Rosebud, VIC | 13 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 1 & 2 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Bright Sports Centre, Bright VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 29 & 30 August 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Bright Sports Centre, Bright VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Knox Leisureworks | 15 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 12 & 13 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 19 & 20 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Portland Aquatic Leisure Centre | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 23 & 24 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Yawa Aquatic Centre, Rosebud, VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 30 September – 1 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Mill Park Leisure Centre | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 3 & 4 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 10 & 11 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 17 & 18 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Bright Sports Centre, Bright VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 17 & 18 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Robinvale Recreation & Aquatic Centre | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 24 & 25 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Swan Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre, VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 24 & 25 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | TRAC, Thomastown | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 31 October – 1 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Myrtleford Swimming Pool | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 31 October – 1 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Mansfield Swimming Pooll | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 31 October – 1 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7 & 8 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Bright Sports Centre, Bright VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7 & 8 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Benalla Swimming Pool | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 14 & 15 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | TRAC, Thomastown | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 14 & 15 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Beaufort Swimming Pool, Beaufort VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 21 & 22 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Swan Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre, VIC | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 21 & 22 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 28 & 29 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 December 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Portland Aquatic Leisure Centre | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 December 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flt | 16 | $435.00 |
Upcoming Workshops
There are currently no openings available for this course.
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 5 & 6 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Gungahlin, ACT | 9 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 26 & 27 September 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Gungahlin, ACT | 16 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 17 & 18 October 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Dickson Pool, Dickson, ACT | 8 | $435.00 | |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7 & 8 November 2026 | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Dickson Pool, Dickson, ACT | 16 | $435.00 |
Course Information
SISSS00133 – Pool Lifeguard Certification
Skill Set Details: Training.gov.au
HLTAID011: Provide First Aid
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
We enrol you into an online program where you complete a theory component of the course, learning the important points of pool lifeguarding. Allow 4-5 hours to complete this part of your training. Once completed, you attend an onsite training course at a Belgravia venue near you, spending a couple of hours refreshing your knowledge before you are assessed in the requirements of the unit of competency. Allow 2, 8 hr days for the practical training and assessment.
Student Resources
Students need to be able to demonstrate fitness, strength, efficiency and speed to be able to perform water rescues and swim the required distances for assessment.
You will also need to submit a current copy of unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
$435
Contact us to find a course near you or to book a group training session at your own venue.