Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in our lifeguard resources and lifesaving courses.  We received numerous questions over the years and have compiled and categorized them for your viewing convenience.  Do check out the relevant category for the most frequently asked questions you might have.  You can contact us should you have further questions.

1: Lifeguard Courses

Is there any certification at the end of each course?

Yes, Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS) issues the certification after passing of each course exam.

How recognized are the course certification?

SLSS is the only organisation that can issue all lifesaving certification, including the SLSS Bronze Medallion (BM) certification which is a pre-requisite to work as a Lifeguard in Singapore.

What is the minimum swimming skill required to join lifesaving course?

Anyone who is a good swimmer (able to swim Free-Style and Breast-Stroke for 200 Meters) or possesses National Survival Swimming Award (NASSA) Silver award, SwimSafer Silver or higher are eligible to join the course.

What are the courses to enrol and estimated total cost needed to become a certified lifeguard?

Lifesaving 123 ($360) + Bronze Medallion ($550) + Standard Adult First Aid + AED ($200) = $1,100.  Please contact us for other advanced courses fee.

What is the recommended age to learn lifesaving courses?

Recommended age to enrol in lifesaving 123 course is 11 years old and above.

But you need to be 14-years old in order to take Bronze Medallion (BM) exam.

What is the size of a typical group class?

The size of a group class ranges from minimum of 4 to maximum of 10 trainees.

What happen if my class falls on a rainy day?

Lesson shall continue in bad weather conditions (raining and thunderstorm).  Land-based training and theory lesson can still be conducted indoors.   

What qualifications do your instructors hold?

Our instructors have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, with a Lifesaving Instructor and/or Teacher certification, CPR/SNR, First Aid, background checked and a flair for interacting with adult and children.

Where do you conduct your lessons?

We conduct lifesaving courses in various public swimming pools.

Please contact us for any special arrangement, if you need us to go to your residential pool to conduct the course with a minimum of 4 trainees.

If I’m unable to attend a lesson, will I have a make-up session?

Yes, but provided there is another alternate slot for the course you enrol in.

What do I need to bring for my lessons?

You are required to bring personal items like goggles and swim attire. Your instructor will advise you further as the course progresses.

I’m interested to register for lifesaving lessons. How do I enrol?

You can select and sign up lessons on the Lifesaving Course Schedule page.   If the lesson is not available, kindly fill in the form on Lifesaving Courses page and we will advise you the schedule once available.  Alternatively you may call us @ +65 9111-2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in our lifeguard resources and lifesaving courses.  We received numerous questions over the years and have compiled and categorized them for your viewing convenience.  Do check out the relevant category for the most frequently asked questions you might have.  You can contact us should you have further questions.

1: Lifeguard Courses

Is there any certification at the end of each course?

Yes, Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS) issues the certification after passing of each course exam.

How recognized are the course certification?

SLSS is the only organisation that can issue all lifesaving certification, including the SLSS Bronze Medallion (BM) certification which is a pre-requisite to work as a Lifeguard in Singapore.

What is the minimum swimming skill required to join lifesaving course?

Anyone who is a good swimmer (able to swim Free-Style and Breast-Stroke for 200 Meters) or possesses National Survival Swimming Award (NASSA) Silver award, SwimSafer Silver or higher are eligible to join the course.

What are the courses to enrol and estimated total cost needed to become a certified lifeguard?

Lifesaving 123 ($360) + Bronze Medallion ($550) + Standard Adult First Aid + AED ($200) = $1,100.  Please contact us for other advanced courses fee.

What is the recommended age to learn lifesaving courses?

Recommended age to enrol in lifesaving 123 course is 11 years old and above.

But you need to be 14-years old in order to take Bronze Medallion (BM) exam.

What is the size of a typical group class?

The size of a group class ranges from minimum of 4 to maximum of 10 trainees.

What happen if my class falls on a rainy day?

Lesson shall continue in bad weather conditions (raining and thunderstorm).  Land-based training and theory lesson can still be conducted indoors.   

What qualifications do your instructors hold?

Our instructors have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, with a Lifesaving Instructor and/or Teacher certification, CPR/SNR, First Aid, background checked and a flair for interacting with adult and children.

Where do you conduct your lessons?

We conduct lifesaving courses in various public swimming pools.

Please contact us for any special arrangement, if you need us to go to your residential pool to conduct the course with a minimum of 4 trainees.

If I’m unable to attend a lesson, will I have a make-up session?

Yes, but provided there is another alternate slot for the course you enrol in.

What do I need to bring for my lessons?

You are required to bring personal items like goggles and swim attire. Your instructor will advise you further as the course progresses.

I’m interested to register for lifesaving lessons. How do I enrol?

You can select and sign up lessons on the Lifesaving Course Schedule page.   If the lesson is not available, kindly fill in the form on Lifesaving Courses page and we will advise you the schedule once available.  Alternatively you may call us @ +65 9111-2019

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