Lifeguard course with sea, lake, and pool certification (in person) - free

The course, in collaboration with the Italian Water Rescue Federation (FISA), aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to be a lifeguard. It also prepares participants for the FISA certification exam, which qualifies them for surveillance and rescue services not only in swimming pools and water parks, but also in marine and lake environments. Participation in the exam is free.

FUNDING BODY: Formattemp

PROMOTING BODY: New Frontiers Work Spa

IMPLEMENTING BODY: Ideas Together soc.coop.soc.

CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING BODY: FISA (Italian Water Rescue Federation)

PRICE: Both the course and the exam to obtain the license are free (financed by Formatemp);

DURATION: 144 hours of the day 18 November 2024 per day 01 APRIL 2025 – days of CLASSROOM four hours of theoretical part in attendance; days of POOL PRACTICE from an hour; days of SEA PRACTICE for six hours);

CERTIFICATE: attendance (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at compulsory lessons);

CLASSROOM LESSONS: from Monday al Friday at specific times as per calendar;

COURSE LOCATION: via Santa Brigida 51, Naples;

SEA AND POOL PRACTICE LOCATIONS: at suitable facilities in Naples and the province;

MEMBERSHIPS: To submit your application you must register on the website http://www.ideeinsieme.it/index.php/register | and, once you have uploaded your personal documents and CV, type APPLY (by 11/11/2024 at 12:00 PM); or call the Training Centre number IDEAS TOGETHER soc.coop.soc. 081.19810920

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates for temporary work assignments (both unemployed and jobseekers) registered and selected by the Employment Agency:

- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified

The course is aimed at those who aspire to achieve the FISA patent nationally recognized.

It is also necessary

- Know how to swim;

- Healthy and robust constitution, to be verified by means of a non-competitive sports medical certificate to be presented after the selection tests and strictly before the start of the course;

- Age not less than 16 and not more than 60;

- Not having received final criminal convictions for non-negligent crimes involving prison sentences exceeding one year or penalties involving disqualification from holding public office for more than one year;

- Possession of adequate aquatic skills and swimming ability.

SELECTION METHOD: THEaccess to the course It includes a selection test in order to choose those who demonstrate the greatest aquatic and swimming skills;

Le selection tests will take place in a suitable swimming pool. Access to the swimming pool is freeCandidates will be contacted by telephone and informed of the selection dates.

EXAM TESTS:

- ORAL EXAM;

- PRACTICAL TESTS IN THE WATER (can be carried out in either a swimming pool or in open water)

- ROWING TEST;

- FIRST AID AND BLS TEST;

EXAMINATION COMMISSION:

- an Officer of the Port Authority Corps, of a rank not lower than Lieutenant, designated by the Head of the Maritime Department competent for the territory, with the role of President;

- the FISA provincial delegate Lifeguard Master;

- a doctor (with the requirements set out in circular no. 59 of 2010, issued by the General Command of the Port Authorities);

- a non-commissioned officer of the Port Authority Corps with a rank no lower than Chief Third Class, with the function of secretary.

Note To obtain the qualification, it is necessary to pass all the exam tests.