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VOL 56 | March 2021 | www.islandchief.com
IN THE NEWS
Scuba Schools International Partners with Lifeguard Academy Maldives to Provide Lifeguard Training Programmes for Tourist and Local Facilities students can already start to learn at
in creating an emergency plan specific
their own pace at home in preparation
to their island and atoll.
for the course. During the course there will be classroom learning and a lot of
All training will be conducted using the
in-water practice and drills to make
latest technology in high quality rescue
sure that each candidate is able to
equipment, and additional rescue
perform every skill at the highest
seabob and jet ski training can be
standard. Students must pass all parts
taught for those facilities that use or
of the course in order to obtain the
require the use of rescue seabobs or jet
lifeguard rating and must continue to
skis to keep their visitors safe.
train throughout the year participating in an update to prove their fitness and
If you are in need of lifeguard training
rescue abilities every two years.
or lifeguards for your tourist facility, please contact the director of Lifeguard
Lifeguard Academy Maldives is offering
Academy Maldives, Mohamed Jalal
Since 2018 Scuba Schools International
consultation for resorts and local
(jerry@waterproofsports.org or call
(SSI) has been working within the
tourist facilities to advise how they
+960 7913450), or SSI Area Manager
Maldives to train lifeguards and
should position their lifeguard posts,
Maldives Martin Langenberg
improve in-water safety for tourist and
where to locate the first aid kits,
(martin.langenberg@divessi.com or call
local facilities which offer in-water
rescue equipment needed and assist
+960 7940774).
activities. Here the main goal has always been to improve in-water safety at beaches and public swim areas, as well as to provide additional career opportunities for the Maldivian youth.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
The SSI lifeguard programme was created by SSI with the help of international training director Michael Schroeder. This programme has the highest level of training available and
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION
includes the most important skills
JOB GUARANTEE
required by most countries and is recognised in many countries at a national level. Since the recently implemented regulation (nr. 2020/r-27) from the Ministry of Tourism, which states that all tourist facilities which offer in-water activities must have lifeguards on duty and emergency plans in place, SSI, together with Lifeguard Academy Maldives, have put together a plan of action to see that as many facilities can get their staff trained, ready to meet this deadline. The SSI lifeguard programme includes a theoretical part, which although currently in English, this will be translated into Dhivehi along with the
WATER ATTENDANT / POOL LIFEGUARD:
USD 330/-
BEACH LIFEGUARD UPGRADE:
USD 120/-
SEABOB RESCUE TRAINING: USD 180/COURSE DURATION:
2 - 4 DAYS
SSI React Right course which covers all emergency first and secondary aid training. With an easy-to-use app and high-quality training materials,
FOR INFORMATION CALL +960 9868171 / +960 7913450
