This course is designed for individuals such as educators who supervise water-based activities and are required to demonstrate their ability to perform water rescues appropriate to the location as well as provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a casualty in a range of situations, including aquatic, community and workplace settings in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

This course will provide the knowledge and practical skills required to manage the safety of participants in aquatic recreation facilities, indoor or outdoor, and perform basic water-based rescues in a range of situations. Training will also cover the requirements for reporting the incident and maintaining confidentially.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
SISCAQU020 - Perform water rescues

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 5 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours 20 Mins

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including:
    • Visual acuity to effectively scan and patrol the aquatic venue, monitor patron activity, and identify hazardous behaviours that may pose risks. Must also be able to recognise common visual signs of distress in the water (e.g. lack of movement, arm waving).
    • Capacity to hear and respond to audible signs of distress, such as patrons calling for help.
    • Perform two (2) non-swim rescues - reach and throw rescue
    • Complete a 10-metre non-contact tow
    • Complete a 10-metre contact tow

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor and rescue breathing techniques demonstrated on manikins, with no exemptions.

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 3 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 12 months
SISCAQU020 - Perform water rescues Not applicable

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance Tasks

  • Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
  • Perform CPR on an infant
  • Recognise and respond to three (3) situations:
    • Perform two (2) non-swim rescues - reach and throw rescue
    • Perform two (2) swim rescues
      • Complete a 10-metre swim and then complete one non-contact tow, towing the rescued person for at least 10 metres, and remove the person from the water without assistance from another person
      • Complete a 10-metre swim and then complete one contact tow, towing the rescued person for at least 10 metres, and remove the person from the water with assistance from one other person

Documentation  complete an Incident Report form 

Theory assessment: A written exam consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions must be completed at the end of the training session. Students must answer all questions

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can remember and follow simple steps to help keep myself and others safe in and around water, and I can follow the basic steps of the chain of survival (such as calling for help and starting CPR).
Reading I can read signs, instructions, or safety guides in an aquatic environment
Writing I can write short notes or fill in basic forms about what happened during a water-related incident.
Oral Communication I can communicate clearly and listen carefully when receiving or giving instructions, especially in team-based, noisy, or time-sensitive situations
Numeracy I can use numbers to track time, check water depth, and judge distances to help make safe decisions
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909