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Certification Classes

We offer a variety of lifeguard certification classes including first aid, instructor, lifeguard and other certifications.

First Aid Certification

Register for an Emergency First Aid class, Standard First Aid Class, or a recertification class. Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid are both a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent and can be used in the workplace.

View upcoming First Aid classes.

Instructor Certification

Interested in learning how to teach First Aid, Lifesaving, Swim lessons, Lifeguarding or Climbing? You can become certified as an instructor in a number of different areas!

View upcoming Instructor Certification classes.

Lifeguard Certification

We are often looking to add new lifeguards to our team. View our current job postings and imagine a future with us. View upcoming Lifeguard Certification classes and complete the following courses to become a lifeguard:

Pre-requisite: 13 years of age or have completed Bronze Star

  • Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths.

Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion

Lifesaving Society Website

  • Bronze Cross is worth 2 credits for grade 11. Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. As the Lifesaving Society's Assistance Lifeguard program, Bronze Cross hones judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness to prepare candidates for success in National Lifeguard (NL) and instructor certifications.

  • Provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid, CPR and AED use! Whether you need training for employment or simply want to be prepared to respond to life-threatening emergencies, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to act with confidence.

Pre-requisites: Bronze Cross (need not be current), Standard First Aid from a recognized Agency, 15 years old (by last day), Airway Management and Oxygen Administration

Lifesaving Society Website

  • National Lifeguard is worth 2 credits for grade 12. The primary role of a lifeguard is to prevent incidents and, where this fails, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. National Lifeguard builds on the previously learned lifesaving principles and is designed to prepare candidates to be professional facilitators of safety in aquatic environments.

Other Certifications

Arena and Refrigeration Courses

Courses such as Ice Facility Operator, Arena Ice Maker, Refrigeration Operator and Refrigeration Safety Awareness can be found at the Recreation Facilities Association Website.

Pool Operator Courses

Courses such as Pool Operator 1 and Pool Operator 2 can be found at the Recreation Facilities Association Website.

Contact Us

The City of Dawson Creek
10105 - 12A Street
City of Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3V7
Telephone: 250-784-3600

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