Psychosocial Safety in the Aquatic Industry
Please note: this online module can be completed AT ANY TIME. The listed date/timeslot is for registration purposes only, and does not impact the completion of the module, which can be done at a time of your choosing.
Psychosocial Safety in the Aquatic Industry
This self-paced online module supports aquatic facility leaders, managers and frontline staff to recognise, manage and reduce psychosocial risks in their workplace. It provides practical, scenario-based guidance aligned with contemporary work health and safety expectations and is fully contextualised to typical aquatic facility operations.
Who should complete:
- Facility managers, operations managers and duty managers
- Lifeguards and customer service teams
- Swim school leaders and instructors
Overview
Learners explore common psychosocial hazards, their impacts, and the roles and responsibilities of workers and managers in promoting wellbeing, resilience and safer working environments. The module also covers risk management processes, legal duties, de-escalation strategies, and effective incident response and reporting.
Designed to be informative, engaging and immediately applicable, the module includes realistic aquatic industry scenarios, interactive activities and short knowledge checks to support understanding and on-shift application. It also complements the Keep Your Cool at the Pool campaign and forms part of Royal Life Saving’s growing suite of professional development modules for the aquatic industry.
This micro-learning module is delivered fully online and can be completed at your own pace. A certificate of completion is issued on successful finish.
Learning objectives:
- Understanding and identifying common psychosocial hazards and their impacts in aquatic settings
- Roles and responsibilities of managers and workers in promoting individual and workforce wellbeing and resilience
- Implementing practical controls mapped to the risk management process
- Legal duties and compliance requirements
- Conflict management and de-escalation strategies
- Incident response, reporting, and support for workers and teams
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes (online, self-paced)
Delivery: Online eLearning
Difficulty level: Clear, practical, and engaging
Certificate of Completion: Royal Life Saving Certificate of Completion