Lifeguard – ANZSCO 452414

Description: Looks after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

482 TSS Visa Short Term List

482 TSS Visa Medium Term List

407 Training visa occupations list

482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List

189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 491 Occupations List

190 State/Territory Sponsored

186 ENS Visa Occupations List

491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491)

See if caveats apply to this occupation for an Australian visa here.

Skills Assessment Authority: VETASSESS

Group: 4524 Sportspersons

Description

participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

Tasks

maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
competing in sporting events
adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Some occupations may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Registration or licensing may be required.

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