Course Overview
This nationally recognised Basic Water Rescues course provides the skills and knowledge required to manage patron safety and perform basic water-based rescues in aquatic recreation facilities, both indoor and outdoor, in sheltered water environments.
Training also covers incident reporting requirements and maintaining confidentiality. Licensing and refresher requirements may vary by state or territory and should be confirmed with the relevant workplace health and safety authority.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll develop practical skills to manage safety and respond to aquatic emergencies, including how to:
Scan and supervise patrons in an aquatic environment
Identify hazardous behaviour and signs of distress
Recognise visual and audible signals that a person is in difficulty
Perform non-swim rescues (reach and throw)
Perform contact and non-contact water rescues
Remove a casualty safely from the water
Respond appropriately to aquatic rescue situations
Complete incident documentation accurately
Pre-Course Learning (Online)
Online theory modules and assessment via the student portal
Approx. 2 hours to complete (time may vary)
Practical Session (Face-to-Face)
Pool-based rescue training and scenarios
Supervised practical demonstrations
Certification
Certificate provided upon successful completion Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Duration – Online Pre-Course Learning & Practical
Online learning: approximately 2 hours
Practical face-to-face training: 120 minutes
Assessment
Participants must complete both theory and practical assessments, including:
- Online pre-course: Multiple-choice quiz
- Practical Performance Tasks
- Perform two (2) non-swim rescues (reach and throw)
- Complete a 10-metre swim followed by:
- A non-contact tow for at least 10 metres and casualty removal
- A contact tow for at least 10 metres with assistance from one other person
- Documentation
- Complete an Incident Report form
Certificate Validity & Renewal
Valid for 12 months (industry recommended)
Entry Requirements
To enrol, participants must:
- Be physically capable of performing practical rescues, including:
- Two non-swim rescues (reach and throw)
- A 10-metre non-contact tow
- A 10-metre contact tow
- Have sufficient vision to identify hazards and visual distress signals (e.g. arm waving, lack of movement)
- Have sufficient hearing to respond to audible calls for help
- Have access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access for online learning
Cost & Payment
Individual Course Pricing:
- SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues: $108
- SISCAQU029 Perform Open Water Rescues: $108
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: $58
Package Deals:
- Perform Water Rescues + Open Water Rescues + CPR: $244
- Water Rescues + Open Water Rescues + CPR + HLTAID011 First Aid: $288
Pay online via Visa/Mastercard or PayPal to secure your place, or request an invoice to your employer issued after the practical session.
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Units of Competency
On successful completion, you’ll receive a recognised Statement of Attainment issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909) for:
SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescues
Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909