Professional Training
The Quebec government’s Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools stipulates that the person responsible for a public pool must take, or arrange to have taken, water samples for analysis several times a day.
This 4-hour training course has no prerequisites and is intended for lifeguards as well as various aquatic personnel, including head lifeguards, pool and spa operators, managers, and maintenance staff. Now available in an asynchronous format, the course allows participants to complete the training independently and at their own pace.
Did you know?
Anyone who fails to take water samples at the frequency or under the conditions prescribed by provincial regulations may be subject to a $2,500 fine. To learn more, watch our informational videos on water quality.
The training is intended for:
Lifeguards;
Aquatic staff responsible for conducting water tests;
Individuals responsible for recording results in the logbook;
Managers and staff members who wish to better understand how pool water quality is monitored.
Aquatic facilities use various products that may pose health and safety risks, particularly when treating and maintaining water. Using, handling, and storing these products requires a thorough understanding of the hazards involved and the preventive measures that must be taken.
The WHMIS for Aquatic Facilities training provides an understanding of the principles of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) while applying them to the specific realities of aquatic facilities.
Did you know?
Section 62.5 of the Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail requires employees who use hazardous materials to receive training on their use in the workplace.
The training is intended for individuals who use, handle, or may be exposed to hazardous products in an aquatic facility, including:
Aquatic managers;
Lifeguards;
Staff responsible for water quality and treatment;
Maintenance staff;
Anyone required to handle or work near hazardous products.
The Association québécoise des spas (AQS), in collaboration with the Lifesaving Society, offers training specifically designed for spa operators. For more information and to register for the training, please visit the AQS website.
Taking the Training
To help spa managers and operators maintain impeccable water quality at all times, the Association québécoise des spas (AQS), in collaboration with the Lifesaving Society, offers training specifically designed for spa operators.
The training is primarily intended for:
Aquatic managers;
Spa operators;
Individuals responsible for spa maintenance, water treatment, or water quality monitoring.
Maintaining sanitary pool water can be challenging, as there are many potential sources of contamination. The Lifesaving Society provides a comprehensive team of trainers to help aquatic managers and facility operators maintain high-quality water.
The training is primarily intended for:
Aquatic facility managers;
Aquatic facility operators.
This training is designed for facility managers who want to develop a strong command of aquatic management. Participants learn how to plan activities, organize their facilities, lead their teams, and effectively oversee the quality of their work, enabling them to excel in their role and become inspiring leaders.
The training is primarily intended for:
Aquatic facility managers looking to enhance their skills;
Individuals aspiring to become aquatic facility managers.
An aquatic facility must remain safe at all times. Weekly inspections must therefore be conducted to help ensure the safety of swimmers and workers.
This training enables staff responsible for equipment inspections to regularly provide aquatic facility managers with assessment reports regarding safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
The training is primarily intended for:
Individuals responsible for inspecting equipment at aquatic facilities.
This training teaches the basic skills needed to recognize situations that pose a drowning risk around a swimming pool and the measures that can be taken to prevent them.
Unless otherwise specified, the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety applies to every establishment as defined in section 1 of the Act respecting occupational health and safety. Therefore, for activities carried out in the context of an establishment, work involving a risk of drowning is defined as follows:
« A worker is at risk of drowning when the worker is above or within 2 m of a location where the water depth exceeds 1.2 m over a width of more than 2 m, or of a location where the water flow may sweep a person away.” [Effective March 22, 2022] »
The training is primarily intended for:
This training is intended for people who work near swimming pools or artificial pools. It raises awareness of the risks associated with accidental falls into the water, preventive measures, and ways to respond following an accidental fall.
Participants are strongly encouraged to enter the water wearing their work uniform, although this is not mandatory to obtain the certification.
SEE stands for Supervision, Evaluation and Effectiveness. The SEE Auditor workshop is designed for lifeguards, instructors, and aquatic facility managers who want to learn how to better assess the effectiveness of aquatic supervision using specific tools.
Through discussions, group exchanges, and scenarios, this workshop provides a thorough understanding of observation criteria and best practices for auditing aquatic facilities, as well as strategies for continuously improving supervision.
The training is primarily intended for:
Lifeguards;
Instructors;
Aquatic facility supervisors or managers who wish to further develop their skills in evaluating supervision.
The Head Lifeguard plays an essential role in assessing the effectiveness of lifeguards. Working with the team, the Head Lifeguard establishes supervision strategies to support prompt and appropriate interventions and help prevent accidents.
The training is primarily intended for:
Lifeguards aged 17 and over who:
Have at least two years of experience; or
Are preparing to take on a supervisory position at an aquatic facility.
The Head Instructor workshop is designed for employees who want to excel in their role supervising swimming lessons. It develops skills in supervision, problem-solving, and improving instructional practices while strengthening leadership and communication skills.
The training is primarily intended for:
Swimming instructors aged 17 and over who:
Have at least two years of experience; or
Are preparing to take on an aquatic supervisory position.