Guarding for Life (Pool Lifeguard)

SWN are partnering with Hydro Tasmania to deliver 'Guarding for Life' a Pool Lifeguarding accreditation to community members; this training will allow local people to gain employment in the area in which they live and allow pools in these regions to remain open.

Course: Guarding for Life - Pool Lifeguard
Date(s): 31 October - 1 November 2026 (2 Days)
Time(s): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Oatlands Aquatic Centre
Address: 70 High Street, OATLANDS, TAS, 7120

NOTE: Participants must also take part in a compulsory online Communication and Conflict Resolution workshop to be delivered by TasTAFE on Thursday 29 October, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (3 Hours).

Eligibility Criteria & Considerations:
- This course is available to community members currently residing in and around the Southcentral Sub-Region (Brighton, Derwent Valley, Central Highlands, Southern Midlands).
- A medium to high level of aquatic fitness is required for some practical components of the course.
- Candidates are required to have proficient swimming skills including the ability to perform survival strokes such as lifesaving backstroke and sidestroke.
- Candidates must also be able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
- There is a moderate to high level of reading and writing in this course. ACSF 3 language and reading level required. Candidates who experience language and/or literacy difficulties may identify and request additional learning support through the enrolment process.
- Participants wishing to complete this training are to be 16 years of age or turning 16 in the calendar within which the course is to be held.