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FREE Accredited Training
For Mob in South East QLD

Get skilled. Get supported. Get hired
with ‘Mob Making a Splash’.

Empowering Our Mob Through
Aquatics & Culture

Mob Making a Splash is an First Nations-led initiative designed to open doors for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to explore careers and build confidence in
aquatic and recreation industries.

Through accredited training, cultural connection, and community support, this program builds water safety skills, employment pathways, and leadership in a culturally safe environment.

Gold Coast

Program Details

4th August 2025 – 29th of August
(9 days over 4 weeks)

Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am – 3:00pm
Nerang Aquatic Center Martin St, Nerang QLD 4211

Whats included?

Morning Tea and Lunch
Mob Making a Splash T-Shirt
Rashie
Mob Making a Splash Towel

What you’ll get

Nationally Recognised Training

Practical hands-on skills

Mentorship & job-ready support

Direct pathways into employment

Qualifications you’ll earn

CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Life Support

HLTAID 009 – CPR
HLTAID 011 – First Aid
HLTAID 010 – Basic emergency life support.

Bronze Star & Bronze Medallion

SISCAQU 020 – Perform water rescues
SISCAQU 029 – Perform open water rescues
HLTAID 009 – CPR

Pool Lifeguard Certification

HLTAID 009 – CPR
SISCAQU 020 – Perform water rescues
SISCAQU 019 – Supervise patrons in aquatic location
SISCAQU 021 – Perform complex water rescues
SISCAQU 022 – Provide oxygen resuscitation & therapy in aquatic environment

Swim Teacher Accreditation

HLTAID 009 – CPR
SISCAQU 020 – Perform water rescues
SISCAQU 023 – Plan swimming lessons
SISCAQU 024 – Teach water familiarisation buoyancy and mobility skills
SISCAQU 025 – Teach water safety and survival skills
SISCAQU 026 – Teach swimming strokes

Key program benefits

Teamwork and Leadership

Customer Service and Communication

Workplace Readiness

Cultural Pride and Identity

Confidence

With strong partnerships across councils, aquatic centres, and local communities, Mob Making a Splash is more than just a program, it’s a movement to create long-term change. It supports our mob to stay safe around water, build professional skills, and lead in their communities.

This Indigenous Workforce and Skills Development Grant project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government. Delivered in partnership with Royal Life Saving Society QLD and One Training.

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