Lifeguard training

All students must pass a swim test

All Students must pass a swim test that includes the skills outlined below.
We also recommend you to study prior to taking the Training Course.

01

Swim 300m using these strokes in this order:

  • 100m front crawl
  • 100m breaststroke
  • 100m front crawl or breaststroke or combination of both.

02

Brick Retrieval Test:

  • Swim 20m using freestyle or breaststroke.
  • Dive 2–3m, retrieve a 5kg brick & return to the surface.
  • Swim 20m back to your starting point with both hands on the brick.

03

Final Written Exam:

  • You will pass a written exam based on skills learned during the course.
  • You will be permitted to use a dictionary to translate if necessary.

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