Short Programs
Swim School Holiday Program
This program is suitable for children aged 3-5. There are only a limited number of spots available and payment must be made in advance for placement confirmation. .
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Coming Soon
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Session Range: |
TBC |
Session Duration: |
30 minutes
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$110 (This includes the cost of entry for student and parent/carer)
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Pool Lifeguard (2 Day Course)
Becoming a pool lifeguard not only gives you the skills to save lives but also gives you opportunities to work abroad, start a career in the leisure industry or fund your studies. Pool lifeguarding is a fun and exciting job that will challenge you each and every day. The first step is to become qualified by attending a pool lifeguard course. This course will provide you with skills and knowledge in accident prevention, administration, public relations, education, scanning, communications, and water rescues in an aquatic facility environment. Australian lifeguards are world-renowned for their high level of skill and knowledge in accident prevention and rescue response.
Date: |
TBC
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Time: |
09:00am-05:00pm
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$330
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Pool Lifeguard (Requalification Course)
Pool Lifeguard Awards are valid for one year from the date of your assessment. A Pool Lifeguard requires a high degree of judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness in both day to day guarding and the stress of an emergency. Regular update training helps sustain the lifeguard's confidence and ability to prevent accidents and respond competently when they occur.
Date: |
TBC
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Time: |
09:00am-04:30pm
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$175
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Swim Teacher by Royal Life Saving (4 Day Course)
This course has been approved by the WA Department of Health, and will provide students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications to plan, deliver and assess swimming and water safety programs.
Dates: |
28/01/2025-31/01/2025
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Timing Options: |
8:30am-05:00pm
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$370 or FREE* (Refer to Royal Life Saving WA for fee waiver eligibility)
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MATE Workshop
Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience, or MATE, is a specialised workshop for anyone who works with, cares for, deals with or lives with someone who has a disability or medical condition, which prohibits them from visiting the pool or aquatic facilities.
In this workshop, you will learn about the pivotal water safety principles required to help make aquatic activities safer for people who face barriers to access and inclusion.
Dates: |
Sunday, 09/10 |
Timing Options: |
10:00am-02:00pm
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$77
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Bronze Medallion (2 Day Course)
The Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. The Bronze Medallion Award is only valid for one year from the date the certificate was obtained.
Date: |
TBC
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Time: |
08:30am-04:00pm
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$205
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Bronze Medallion (Requalification Course)
The Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. The Bronze Medallion Award is only valid for one year from the date the certificate was obtained. Studies of skill and knowledge retention of trained people have shown that performance declines significantly if regular practice is not undertaken. Royal Life Saving recommends that all professional lifesaving qualifications are updated on an annual basis. This training course will update your RLSSWA Bronze Medallion award.
Date: |
TBC
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Time: |
09:00am-04:00pm
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$105
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First Aid
This course is suitable for anyone who may be required to provide CPR or perform a first aid response in an emergency situation, including community and workplace settings, and can be contextualised to any environment as required.
Date: |
TBC
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Time: |
08:30am-05:00pm
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$140
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Resuscitation
The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID001 training course will develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the lifesaving techniques of CPR on an adult and an infant. It includes the use of a defibrillator (AED) and is a nationally recognised qualification.
Dates: |
TBC
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Timing Options: |
08:30am-10:30am
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$59
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Multicultural Swimming Program
This program is designed for beginner students of all abilities, and aims to foster a greater degree of participation in swimming and water safety activities within Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. Classes for men and women are held separately and structured to take into account various aspects of cultural sensitivity to help ensure that all participants feel comfortable, safe and secure.
Date: |
20/10/2024-15/12/2024
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Time: |
Sunday mornings
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Location: |
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
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Fees: |
$65
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