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Swimming

Lifeguard Courses
Port Macquarie

CONFIDENTLY SUPERVISE, RESPOND & RESCUE IN OPEN WATER

EXPLORE OUR LIFEGUARD COURSES IN PORT MACQUARIE AND THE MID NORTH COAST

Open Water Lifeguard Courses Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast

Ensure safety and compliance across our region’s unique aquatic environments with our Nationally Recognised Open Water Lifeguard training. Specifically designed for the Mid North Coast’s diverse landscape—from the lakes and rivers of Port Macquarie to inland lagoons and aqua parks—this course is the gold standard for outdoor recreation leaders, professional lifeguards, and aquatic event organisers.

Whether you are looking to advance your career in the leisure industry or a local business seeking to up-skill your safety team, our training provides the rescue skills needed for complex, high-pressure scenarios.

Participants will gain proficiency in both swim-based and non-motorised craft rescues (including rescue boards), while mastering environmental hazard assessment.

For local organisations, this qualification ensures your staff can expertly manage competitive events like Mid North Coast triathlons and open water swim legs. By training locally in Port Macquarie, you’ll learn to navigate the specific currents and weather patterns common to our regional waterways, ensuring you meet the highest Australian safety standards and ARC guidelines.

Water Rescue Training

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This course prepares lifeguards, outdoor recreation leaders, and others working in open water environments to respond effectively to complex aquatic emergencies. Participants will learn how to assess environmental conditions, plan and carry out rescues, and use a range of equipment such as rescue tubes, rescue boards, and other non-motorised craft to safely assist people in difficulty. 

Swimmers Entering Ocean

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This dynamic course is designed for lifeguards, outdoor recreation leaders, and others who may be called upon to perform open water rescues. Whether in indoor or outdoor aquatic environments - built pools, natural waterways, or open water (non-surf) - you will gain the skills to respond with confidence.

Inland Open Water Lifeguard

This course set (includes units HLTAID009, SISCAQU019, SISCAQU021, SISCAQU022, and SISCAQU029) provides the essential training required for lifeguards in natural aquatic environments. Participants develop core competencies in water rescue techniques, safety supervision, and emergency response, including CPR and advanced resuscitation. Ideal for those seeking to work in natural aquatic settings, this qualification ensures graduates are fully equipped to manage water activities and respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring a safe experience for all users.

LIFEGUARD REFRESHER

The Inland Open Water Lifeguard Annual Refresher provides a comprehensive skills update across units HLTAID009, SISCAQU019, SISCAQU021, SISCAQU022, SISCAQU029, and HLTAID011. Designed for current lifeguards, this course ensures ongoing proficiency in critical rescue techniques, safety supervision, and first aid specifically for natural environments like lakes, rivers, and dams.

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