Lifeguard (ANZSCO 452414) is a skilled occupation assessed by DAMA. It has 2 DAMA region signals. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Certificate IV WITH a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years; OR at AQF Certificate IV without a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; OR at AQF Certificate III with a highly relevant field of study AND at least three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years. Note: For pre-qualification employment, three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment in the last five years.
Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or Have at least an AQF Certificate III + 2 years on-the-job training; or Have at least three (3) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.
| Region | State | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Far North Queensland | QLD | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
| Kimberley | WA | Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or |
296 CRICOS courses across 102 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation CRICOS 118142F · Vocational Short Course | NEW YORK COLLEGE PTY. LTD. QLD | $300 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security CRICOS 096094F · Graduate Diploma | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology VIC | $373 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 102198K · Certificate II | Emma Wicks as The Trustee for Paradise Falls Trust WA | $840 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 105329B · Certificate II | Integrated Training Pty Ltd WA | $899 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 101750 · Certificate II | Simple Training Academy Pty Ltd VIC | $950 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 101571 · Certificate II | H.C.H INVESTMENTS PTY. LTD. VIC | $1,000 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 106097E · Certificate II | Alana Kaye Group Pty Ltd NT | $1,050 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 117002D · Certificate II | Xceed Training Solutions Pty Ltd SA | $1,050 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 113158E · Certificate II | New Age Professionals Pty Ltd VIC | $1,100 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 104642A · Certificate II | Melbourne Training College Pty Ltd VIC | $1,145 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 116048J · Certificate II | Complete Learning Solutions Pty Ltd VIC | $1,150 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 113401K · Certificate II | Hannan IT Pty Ltd VIC | $1,195 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 108132B · Certificate II | Skills Training College Pty Ltd SA | $1,199 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 116916C · Certificate II | TAT (Security / Taxi Training) Pty Ltd VIC | $1,450 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 117768B · Certificate II | KV Imperial College Pty Ltd VIC | $1,495 |
| Certificate III in Security Operations CRICOS 101572 · Certificate III | H.C.H INVESTMENTS PTY. LTD. VIC | $1,500 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 118123J · Certificate II | Australian Institute of Management and Technology Pty Ltd VIC | $1,500 |
| Certificate II in Transport Security Protection CRICOS 118894K · Certificate II | H.C.H INVESTMENTS PTY. LTD. VIC | $1,500 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 119483K · Certificate II | TRAINING AND CONSULTING ACADEMY PTY LTD VIC | $1,650 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 101574 · Certificate II | HCR Constructions Pty Ltd QLD | $2,000 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 117707D | Alpha Beta College Australia PTY LTD | $2,750 |
| 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 119549H | St George & Sutherland Community College Incorporated | $11,200 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 119941M | International School of Global Leaders Pty Ltd | $12,000 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 117295H | Macquarie Education Group Australia Pty Ltd | $12,300 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 111604D | Choice Academic College Pty Ltd | $12,500 |
| Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (Cyber Security) CRICOS 117599C | Australian School of Accounting Pty Ltd | $13,650 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 117123F | Young Rabbit Pty Ltd | $13,800 |
| Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security CRICOS 117124E | Young Rabbit Pty Ltd | $13,800 |
| 22610VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security CRICOS 119550D | St George & Sutherland Community College Incorporated | $15,950 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity CRICOS 113713E | University of New England | $18,650 |
| Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity CRICOS 110794A | Torrens University Australia Limited | $19,900 |
| Graduate Certificate in Global Security and Justice (exit only) CRICOS 113510E | Western Sydney University | $20,761.29 |
| Graduate Certificate of Security Studies and Criminology CRICOS 095111G | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $22,786.5 |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) CRICOS 111499M | Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd | $23,770 |
| Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) CRICOS 117598D | Australian School of Accounting Pty Ltd | $27,050 |
| Graduate Certificate in International Security CRICOS 061189K | The University of Sydney | $27,236.5 |
| Diploma of Cyber Security CRICOS 119271M | SAE Institute Pty Ltd | $28,583 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity CRICOS 108763D | The University of Sydney | $29,136.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Health Security CRICOS 085860G | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Diploma of Emergency Health Care CRICOS 112713B | Lambda Education Pty Ltd | $32,000 |
| Diploma of Emergency Health Care CRICOS 108757B | Lead College Pty Ltd | $32,500 |
| Graduate Diploma of Security Studies and Criminology CRICOS 095112F | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $36,303 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity CRICOS 113712F | University of New England | $37,300 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Computing CRICOS 113714D | University of New England | $37,300 |
| Diploma of Cybersecurity CRICOS 110738J | Torrens University Australia Limited | $37,500 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 94 in NSW — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 120041D | Australian Education Excellence Pty Ltd | $2,000 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 113957G | GLOBAL TRAINING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | $2,300 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 103463A | Leaders Institute of Training and Education Pty Ltd | $2,500 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 114425E | AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE CENTRE PTY LTD | $2,500 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 117819G | Blue Bird Institute Pty Ltd | $2,500 |
| Certificate III in Security Operations CRICOS 116917B | TAT (Security / Taxi Training) Pty Ltd | $2,700 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 114895H | BJSB Pty Ltd | $2,750 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 116552D | SKILLSET TRAINING PTY. LTD. | $2,750 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 114252K | ALIT EDUCATION GROUP PTY. LTD. | $3,000 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 120225G | ABS Suppliers Pty Ltd | $5,700 |
| Certificate III in Security Operations CRICOS 120226F | ABS Suppliers Pty Ltd | $9,700 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity CRICOS 113868H | Australasian Academy of Higher Education | $11,870 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (Management) CRICOS 113869G | Australasian Academy of Higher Education | $11,870 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (Systems) CRICOS 113870C | Australasian Academy of Higher Education | $11,870 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 119398G | Holmesglen Institute | $12,400 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 105068G | Victoria University | $13,085 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 105066J | Victoria University | $19,100 |
| Undergraduate Certificate of Cybersecurity CRICOS 109161M | Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd | $19,288 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 112445F | Melbourne Polytechnic | $19,600 |
| Graduate Certificate of Applied Cyber Security CRICOS 102932G | Federation University Australia | $21,585 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 096093G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $22,266.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity CRICOS 113871B | Australasian Academy of Higher Education | $22,870 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security CRICOS 105069F | Victoria University | $26,170 |
| Diploma of Cyber Security CRICOS 117854D | Victoria University | $33,000 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security CRICOS 103292D | Victoria University | $38,200 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 77 in VIC — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Security Operations CRICOS 101575 | HCR Constructions Pty Ltd | $2,000 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 112323E | Chase Aus Pty Ltd | $2,250 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 106965K | J Chazzer & B Singh & H Singh | $2,400 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 103061H | NEW YORK COLLEGE PTY. LTD. | $3,500 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 119104D | FEDERATION ACADEMY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | $3,500 |
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 114563F | Asset Training Australia Pty Ltd | $3,600 |
| Certificate II in Transport Security Protection CRICOS 114564E | Asset Training Australia Pty Ltd | $3,850 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 102496M | Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd | $12,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Police Leadership (Cybersecurity) CRICOS 115129E | Global Leadership Institute | $13,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Cybersecurity) CRICOS 116523J | Global Leadership Institute | $15,500 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 116273M | Asset Training Australia Pty Ltd | $16,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 117456G | TAFE Queensland | $17,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management CRICOS 114964M | Central Queensland University | $17,880 |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 112094B | TAFE Queensland | $18,800 |
| Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security CRICOS 102495A | Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd | $20,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Networks CRICOS 101554 | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | $23,100 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 100690 | The University of Queensland | $23,642 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security CRICOS 117455H | TAFE Queensland | $35,000 |
| Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) CRICOS 120467M | Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd | $48,250 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security CRICOS 100691 | The University of Queensland | $48,624 |
| Master of Cyber Security CRICOS 117454J | TAFE Queensland | $53,000 |
| Master of Cyber Security (MCYS) CRICOS 100380 | University of Southern Queensland | $62,400 |
| Master of Cyber Security (MCYS) CRICOS 100420 | University of Southern Queensland | $62,400 |
| Master of Cyber Security and Forensics CRICOS 109236H | University of the Sunshine Coast | $63,000 |
| Master of Cyber Security (Advanced) CRICOS 117453K | TAFE Queensland | $67,000 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 33 in QLD — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate II in Security Operations CRICOS 120069C | Phia Education Pty Ltd | $2,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency CRICOS 101367 | Curtin University | $16,234 |
| Graduate Certificate in International Relations and National Security CRICOS 074661F | Curtin University | $16,910 |
| Graduate Certificate in International Security CRICOS 118502J | Curtin University | $20,212 |
| Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security CRICOS 078329G | Edith Cowan University | $21,850 |
| Graduate Certificate in Food Security CRICOS 103445C | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $22,462.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security CRICOS 052616D | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $30,605 |
| Diploma of Emergency Health Care CRICOS 112690D | Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd | $31,295 |
| Graduate Diploma in Environment and Climate Emergency CRICOS 101366 | Curtin University | $31,468 |
| Graduate Diploma in International Relations and National Security CRICOS 074660G | Curtin University | $32,820 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Networking CRICOS 103452D | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $34,685 |
| Master of Cyber Security CRICOS 105743K | Curtin University | $34,830 |
| Master of Food Security CRICOS 085578K | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $35,285 |
| Graduate Diploma in International Security CRICOS 118503H | Curtin University | $39,424 |
| Graduate Diploma in Agriculture and Food Security CRICOS 107667A | Curtin University | $41,565 |
| Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security CRICOS 078349D | Edith Cowan University | $43,650 |
| Graduate Diploma in Food Security CRICOS 103446B | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $45,005 |
| Master of International Relations and National Security CRICOS 074662E | Curtin University | $48,730 |
| Master of International Security CRICOS 117076H | Curtin University | $55,894 |
| Master of Environment and Climate Emergency CRICOS 101365 | Curtin University | $61,936 |
| Master of Biosecurity CRICOS 089239G | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $67,387.5 |
| Master of International Affairs and Security CRICOS 093074A | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $74,190 |
| Bachelor of Cyber Security CRICOS 112599K | Australian Data and Cyber Institute | $75,950 |
| Master of Science (Agriculture and Food Security) CRICOS 107626K | Curtin University | $82,131 |
| Master of Computing and Security by Research CRICOS 100039 | Edith Cowan University | $85,700 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 33 in WA — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security CRICOS 113729H | TAFE SA | $15,760 |
| Graduate Certificate in International Security CRICOS 101769 | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $22,932.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 107538K | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $26,182.5 |
| Diploma of Emergency Health Care CRICOS 106018J | Signet Institute of Australia | $27,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security CRICOS 117962M | Adelaide University | $29,758.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) CRICOS 110777B | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $39,400 |
| Graduate Diploma in International Security CRICOS 101768 | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $45,865 |
| Master in Information Technology (Security Management) CRICOS 115624A | IIBIT AHE Pty Ltd | $50,200 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security CRICOS 107537M | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $52,365 |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security CRICOS 117965H | Adelaide University | $53,665 |
| Master of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) CRICOS 100837 | Flinders University | $73,954 |
| Master of Cybersecurity CRICOS 092659F | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $78,800 |
| Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) CRICOS 110778A | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $78,800 |
| Master of International Security CRICOS 101767 | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $91,730 |
| Master of International Security CRICOS 117975F | Adelaide University | $93,530 |
| Associate Degree in Cyber Security CRICOS 115662F | Adelaide University | $99,000 |
| Master of Cyber Security CRICOS 107536A | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $104,730 |
| Master of International and Security Law CRICOS 114347C | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $105,330 |
| Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) CRICOS 115922B | Adelaide University | $106,755 |
| Master of International and Security Law CRICOS 115924M | Adelaide University | $109,800 |
| Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space) CRICOS 115788C | Adelaide University | $109,950 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) CRICOS 083451G | Flinders University | $115,072 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity) CRICOS 067899J | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $118,200 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems)/Bachelor of Criminology CRICOS 096849A | Flinders University | $145,265 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) (Honours) CRICOS 083452G | Flinders University | $157,065 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 26 in SA — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy CRICOS 103864F | Australian National University | $26,747 |
| Bachelor of International Security Studies (Honours) CRICOS 085328F | Australian National University | $53,483 |
| Master of Strategy and Defence CRICOS 119058E | Australian National University | $56,493 |
| Master of National Security Policy CRICOS 101473 | Australian National University | $85,500 |
| Master of Strategic and Defence Studies CRICOS 119057F | Australian National University | $85,500 |
| Master of Philosophy (National Security College) CRICOS 074011G | Australian National University | $114,506 |
| Bachelor of International Security Studies CRICOS 082704M | Australian National University | $164,949 |
| Bachelor of International Security Studies (with Year in Asia) CRICOS 099466C | Australian National University | $223,022 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (National Security College) CRICOS 074012F | Australian National University | $235,592 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma of Emergency and Disaster Management CRICOS 089412M | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $36,853 |
| Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) CRICOS 101691 | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $73,618 |
| Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) CRICOS 116327B | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $73,618 |
| Master of Emergency and Disaster Management CRICOS 082431J | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $73,706 |
Lifeguard (ANZSCO 452414) is assessed by DAMA. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group D).
There are 3 recognised paths, for example: Cert IV+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Cert IV+ (non-relevant) + 2 yr; Cert III+ (relevant) + 3 yr. The right path depends on the field of study and length of relevant work.
No. A skills assessment confirms the occupation criteria are met; a visa also depends on points, nomination and Department of Home Affairs decisions. This page consolidates the official lists so applicants can see the requirements — it does not assess eligibility.
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