New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Pool Lifeguard)

This programme is for people working in plant operations, aquatic treatment systems and advanced pool testing.

Workplace Assessor Price $199.20

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Stages to completion

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Stage 1: Training and assessment
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of pool lifeguards
- Understanding aquatic supervision techniques
- Demonstrating aquatic rescue techniques for casualties in a range of scenarios.

After completing Stage 1, you will have earned your Pool Lifeguard Skills Award.
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Stage 2: On job-validation
- Completing a facility induction
- Completing a written health and safety assessment
- Completing the Pool Lifeguard Logbook (which includes 20 hours of poolside supervision, facility inspections, dealing with hazards, supervising pool areas and aquatic activities).

After completing Stage 2, you will have completed your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate!
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Before you start

To enrol in this programme, you need to be working in a paid job at a pool or an aquatic facility, self-employed, or a volunteer with regular and consistent shifts.

If you don't have a role lined up, contact us to talk about how we can help.

What is involved?

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Did you know...

PLPC is part of the New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics – Pool Lifeguard (Level 3). After completing the certificate, contact us if you're interested in taking your career up a level and enrolling in the Level 3 certificate.

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