Lifeguard

Overview

Looks after the safety of people at beaches and swimming pools through accident prevention and rescue.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement emergency procedures
  • Report incidents to management or other authorities
  • Place signs or barriers to warn of dangerous conditions or areas and make sure users are aware of potential dangers
  • Caution people behaving in an unsafe manner and expel those who refuse to cooperate
  • Provide advanced first aid
  • Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Snapshot

Education Pathways: PUA21012 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Additional Requirements: https://lifeguards.com.au/QLD/become-a-lifeguard/

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