http://www.slss.org.sg/COR_Course%20front%20page.htm
So according to this website i will have to first take up the
Preliminary Module (PLM) of 10 sessions to get my Lifesavings 1, 2
and 3.
Than I take the Standard Module(SDM) of 10 sessions to get
bronze Medallion and Cardio-Pulimonary Resusciation.
Than I take the Specialist Module(SCM) of 6 sessions to get my
Pool Lifeguard certificate.
After this 3 courses I will than qualify to be a lifeguard?
There is no need to take the rest of the Advanced Module 1 and
2, Open water module 2 and 3, Coporate CPR, Senior Resusciation and
Oxygen resusciation?
Anyway, after I get the certificates to be a lifeguard will it
be difficult for me to get a job as a lifeguard?
I think Singapore should have a lack of lifeguards so it should
not be a problem for me to be a lifeguard once I get all the
necessary certificates right?
The advanced certs are not a must for you to be a lifeguard. But
you must have the bronze medallion, and volunteer yourself as a
lifeguard for the Singapore LifeGuard Corps, before you can take
the Pool Lifeguard Cert and be a full-time Lifeguard.
There isn't really a lack of lifeguards, despite the fact that
most lifeguards work as part-time lifeguards. All full-time
lifeguards whom I know, especially my previous instructors and
their friends, will give swimming/ lifeguards courses as another
source of income.
This may not hold true for private swimming pools' lifeguards,
but you definitely need someone to introduce you for you to work in
those areas.
Anyway the modules thing are usually not followed, and the
students would go for a lot more lessons and trainings than the
minimum requirement. Just to let you know in case you are
interested.
