Live online course: Open water safety - beaches, lakes, rivers

This Safe for Children live online course is ideal for school leaders, teachers, teacher aides, OSCAR staff, recreation staff, childcare and teacher support staff, and parents/caregivers.  

Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026 

Time: 10am to 11.30am 

Cost: $56.52 + GST ($65) per person  

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Our full training programme is made up of one 90-minute module and meets once online. 

Module 1. Open water safety awareness 

• What is drowning? 
• How do we manage an open water emergency? 
• Risk management and safety plans in action: beaches, lakes, rivers. 
• Dead water explained.
• Active supervision strategies.
• Bystander rescue.

"I liked everything about this course! It was great there were videos to break up some of the slides. It was very thorough and I absorbed a lot, thank you!" 

Interactive

This course is interactive and engages participants. You will be able to ask questions, and they will be answered while you are watching.   

Qualification

You will be invited to complete our multi-choice quiz to gain your relevant certificate of training. 

Can’t make the live online training date? 

No problem – you can register to receive a recording so you can listen and learn at a time that fits with your busy schedule. 

Further information and to register 

Select ‘View Recording’ when registering. 

In-house training

We can also tailor our live online courses to meet your needs. 

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Recommended follow-on modules

We recommend that after completing 'Open water safety training – beaches, lakes, rivers', you also complete 'Pool safety awareness training' for a better understanding. Find out more information.

Pool safety awareness training