Skill set Outline
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13/09/2026 10:34 AM AWST
13/09/2026 10:34 AM AWST
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Inland Open Water Lifeguard
Inland Open Water Lifeguard
Skill set
National Code
SISSS00134
SISSS00134
State Code
AF054
AF054
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
13/12/2022
Current Release Date
13/12/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
14/08/2023
Nominal Hours
89
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
A set of skills to supervise the safety of patrons in an aquatic open water environment and manage water-based rescues and emergencies.
Open water environment can include natural flatwater swimming and recreation areas such as lakes, lagoons, dams, flatwater or slow moving rivers without rapids and non-surf beaches. Environments can also include built recreational facilities such as wave parks which replicate a natural environment.
Open water environment can include natural flatwater swimming and recreation areas such as lakes, lagoons, dams, flatwater or slow moving rivers without rapids and non-surf beaches. Environments can also include built recreational facilities such as wave parks which replicate a natural environment.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Lifeguards who supervise the safety of patrons in an aquatic open water environment and manage water-based rescues and emergencies.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the HLT Health Training Package and SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package provide the skills and knowledge to supervise the safety of patrons in aquatic open water environment and manage water-based rescues.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEN37 | SISCAQU021 | Perform complex water rescues | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEN56 | SISCAQU029 | Perform open water rescues | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OEN47 | SISCAQU022 | Provide oxygen resuscitation and therapy in an aquatic environment | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OEN72 | SISCAQU019 | Supervise patron safety in aquatic locations | 15 | Unit of competency |
