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Pool
Lifeguard Award
The Pool
Lifeguard award is the standard qualification
required to provide voluntary and professional lifeguard coverage to a swimming
pool environment. The award covers all the various
aspects of pool lifeguarding techniques, first aid
and theoretical knowledge. It is also the minimum
requirement for lifeguards to enter lifesaving
competitions both locally in South African and
internationally.
Candidate Requirements
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Minimum age
16 years |
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Reasonable
education level |
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Physical
fitness and swimming evaluation |
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400m swim in
under 8 minutes |
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2 minutes
water treading |
Course Content
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Rescue
prevention and recognition |
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Pool rescue
techniques |
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Release and
defence methods |
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Management of
emergency situations |
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Resuscitation
for adults, children and infants |
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First aid
level one |
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Basic anatomy
and physiology |
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Swimming and
rescue evaluations |
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Spinal injury
management |
Course Duration –
30hrs
Candidate Evaluation and Certification
Candidates are
evaluated by an independent examiner, who has not
been involved with their instruction. The candidates
are examined on all aspects of the award.
Successful candidates are certified by Lifesaving
South Africa. Certification is valid for a period of
3 years from the date of issue.
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