How do you get a bronze medallion in NSW?

How do you get a bronze medallion in NSW?

To commence training for the Bronze Medallion you must: Complete an unaided swim of 400 m in 9 minutes or less (goggles and masks permitted) in a swimming pool of not less than 25 m, or over a measured open water course which will be observed prior to you undertaking any water training or assessment activities.

What is the purpose of the Royal Life Saving Society?

Royal Life Saving works to prevent drowning and facilitate healthy, active lifestyles by equipping all Australians with water safety skills.

How long does a first aid certificate last in NSW?

three years
In Australia, a first aid certificate is valid for three years. After course completion, CPR refresher training should be undertaken annually, and to ensure your knowledge remains fresh and that your techniques meet current standards, full first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years.

What qualifications do I need to be a pool lifeguard?

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

• All applicants need to be over 16 yrs old on the day of assessment.
• Swim 50m in less than 1 minute.
• Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back.
• Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds.
• Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool.
• Climb out of the pool unaided.

How many people drown in pools in Australia?

Despite a decrease of 8% in overall drowning deaths compared to the previous year, tragically 248 people drowned across Australia from July 2019-June 2020, with men aged 25-34 years the most at risk demographic. There were 125 coastal drowning deaths, 82 drowning deaths in inland waterways, and 28 in swimming pools.

How often do you renew CPR?

every 3 years
The CPR component should be refreshed every 12 months, while the renewal of the full certificate should be done every 3 years. The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID001) covers all aspects of basic resuscitation, including the use of a defibrillator (AED).

Where is the Royal Life Saving Society located?

© 2018 Royal Life Saving Society New South Wales ABN 73000 580 825 – RTO 90666 34/10 Gladstone Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 – PO Box 8307, Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153 Phone: (02) 9634 3700 – Email: [email protected]

How often does a Royal Life Saving course need to be renewed?

The Royal Life Saving Provide Resuscitation component needs to be renewed every 12 months. The RLSS Pool Lifeguard course offers participants with acceptable standards of knowledge, judgement and physical abilities in the supervision of people in swimming pools.

How does the Australian government support royal life saving?

The Australian Government provides significant support and funding for Royal Life Saving’s drowning prevention initiatives and activities, including swimming and water safety education programs, community awareness campaigns and industry support.

Can you swim and survive with royal life saving?

Whether as a responsible member of the community or for a lifesaving career Royal Life Saving has you covered with training opportunities both online and face to face. Join our pool of over 450,000 Swim and Survive kids to develop the next generation of safer, confident and competent swimmers.

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