Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current). Do you have the prerequisites to take this course?

Instruction & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructor Trainers teach and certify candidates. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be "current" for 24 months from the certification date.

Meet OSHA safety requirements for work zone safety with highly visible roadside signs and jobsite signs. Keep unauthorized visitors out and maintain orderly traffic with construction signs for nearly every situation. Whether you need to close sidewalks, bock hazardous areas, or warn others of closed lanes, Seton has the construction signs to spready your safety message easily and effectively.

Required references: Lifesaving Instructor Pack that includes Instructor Manual, Swim Patrol Award Guide, Bronze Medals Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide, Leadership Binder. (Note that some affiliates provide materials to candidates, and some require candidates to purchase materials on their own. Double check before you purchase.)

“Great user friendly, easy to navigate website. Have used Seton for custom signage, labeling and metal tags for many years ” - Gregory M.

Recertification: Instructors remain current by recertifying within 24 months of the last certification date. Recertification is through the Society's professional development point system. Is it time to recertify?

The City of Ottawa currently holds the Lifesaving Society's Cochrane Cup, awarded annually to the Affiliate Member with the largest lifesaving program in Ontario.

Lifesaving Instructor course: 20 hr. classroom and water time (often 40 hr. when combined with the Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Course). This checklist identifies the learning outcomes that you must achieve in order to be successful on the course.

Increase roadside and jobsite safety with construction safety signs that help keep workers safe. Our noticeable roadside signs and construction signs include messages such as Danger Construction Area Unauthorized Personnel Keep Out Sign, Hazardous Work Zone - Danger Falling Rocks Sign, and Men Working signs. We also offer Construction Site Multi Message Boards that alert drivers to working construction crews. Meet jobsite requirements and prevent roadside traffic hazards with bright and noticeable construction signs.For more information about signs that meet OSHA standards, view our 10 Signs You Need for OSHA Compliance resource page. Read our guide on Solutions for a Safe and Compliant Jobsite for more information.

Costs: In addition to the required reference materials, a certification fee is payable to the Lifesaving Society. Course organizers charge a fee to cover the costs of running the course.