New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Pool Lifeguard) (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people who are working as pool lifeguards.
Those who work as pool lifeguards are observant, patient, and good with people. Their skill-set means they have the confidence to act in a quick, responsible and calm manner.
This qualification incorporates the Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA) and Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC). It will be delivered and assessed on-the-job at the pool, and some assessments will also be completed online.
To train as a pool lifeguard in New Zealand, you must be at least 16 years old on the day you begin training.
What's involved?
Aquatic supervision techniques
Aquatic rescue techniques
Supervising customers
Identifying and managing hazards and risks
Leading emergency responses.
About the provider
Te Mahi Ako is a Private Training Enterprise (PTE) funded by the government to create world-class, nationally-recognised programmes linked to qualifications that staff can complete on the job. The benefit of on-the-job training is that you are earning an income, gaining a qualification, and getting real-life experience, all in one go. And because Te Mahi Ako’s programmes are government-subsidised, they are very affordable.
Te Mahi Ako works with a wide range of facilities throughout New Zealand, from small to large. Te Mahi Ako or the facility will provide learning resources and assessment tasks for the staff member, and supporting materials will help the workplace to deliver the training. In some cases, an organisation’s own in-house training programme will be aligned to a Te Mahi Ako programme, so staff members who complete the in-house training will simultaneously earn a national qualification. Te Mahi Ako also has a Recognition of Current Competency process, which means that you may be able to get your existing skills and experience recognised through a qualification.
To enrol in a Te Mahi Ako on-the-job qualification, you must be employed in the industry or be a volunteer. Make sure to check with the business that you’re working in, or would like to work in, to see if they are already registered with Te Mahi Ako.
For more information go to: www.temahiako.org.nz