Training and Eductation


About Training:

APOLA coordinates and delivers lifeguard training, community education, tourism support, public relations, regulation and risk management programs in consultation with all levels of government and aquatic groups supporting surfing activity.

APOLA Board of Education, Training, Examination and Awards

The APOLA Board of Education, Training, Examination and Awards oversees a comprehensive training and education awards system for professional lifeguards and community groups with highly qualified and experienced trainers and assessors delivering education and training programs for pre school, school, adult, senior adult, and specific needs personnel including school teachers, surf school coaches and professional ocean lifeguards.  On this website training is organised in general categories according to the colours blue, green and red:

Lifeguard Training
Community Training
Emergency Response Training