- Description
AwareReach delivers this sea lifeguard training in Lebanon as a 48-hour certification covering coastal hazard recognition, rip current management, surf rescue, boat-assisted response, spinal management in open water, and mass-casualty beach incident response.
Sea Lifeguard Training in Lebanon — About This Course
First and foremost, the AR-LGS (Open Water and Sea Lifeguard) certification prepares candidates to supervise and respond to emergencies in open water, beach, and coastal environments. AwareReach designs this sea lifeguard training in Lebanon for lifeguards working at beaches, resorts, lakes, and riverside facilities throughout the country.
Additionally, the programme is delivered across six days and includes extensive in-water training at open water sites. Furthermore, candidates develop surf navigation, rip current identification, board rescue techniques, boat-assisted operations, and mass-casualty beach incident response skills.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of AR-LGS, candidates will be able to:
– Identify and manage rip currents, shore breaks, and coastal topographic hazards
– Apply open water surveillance strategies across beach zones using a structured scanning system
– Navigate surf conditions and perform effective rescue swims in open water
– Deploy rescue board and tube rescue techniques for multiple victim scenarios
– Coordinate boat-assisted rescue operations from shore and vessel
– Manage in-water spinal injury stabilisation and extraction in open water
– Respond to environmental aquatic emergencies including marine stings and cold water immersion
– Activate and lead an Emergency Action Plan for a mass-casualty beach incident
Course Structure (48 hours — 6 days)
– Module 1: Open Water Environments — Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment (4h)
– Module 2: Rip Currents, Surf, and Coastal Dynamics (4h)
– Module 3: Open Water Surveillance Techniques and Zone Management (4h)
– Module 4: Rescue Swimming and Swim Tow in Open Water (6h)
– Module 5: Rescue Board Operations and Tube Deployment (6h)
– Module 6: Boat-Assisted Rescue Coordination (4h)
– Module 7: Spinal Injury Management in Open Water (4h)
– Module 8: Environmental Emergencies — Marine Stings, Cold Immersion, Hypothermia (4h)
– Module 9: Mass-Casualty Beach Incident Response (4h)
– Module 10: Written Examination (2h)
– Module 11: Open Water Practical Rescue Assessment (6h)
Assessment
Written Examination — 50 multiple-choice questions, closed book, 60 minutes. Consequently, candidates must achieve a minimum of 80% to pass.
Practical Assessment — Open water rescue assessment including surf entry and swim approach, victim tow, board rescue, spinal management, and a full EAP activation scenario. All components must be passed.
Prerequisite
AwareReach requires a valid AR-LGP (Pool Lifeguard) certification for enrolment. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate beach swimming fitness prior to enrolment.
Certification
Successful candidates receive the AR-LGS — Open Water and Sea Lifeguard Certificate of Competence, issued under the AwareReach Certification Authority. In addition, the certificate remains valid for 2 years from date of issue. Overall, this sea lifeguard training in Lebanon follows international aquatic safety standards established by ILCOR.
Lead Instructor — Sea Lifeguard Training
Bachir Kerbej leads this sea lifeguard training as Senior Trainer for the Lifeguard and Water Rescue pathway.