Bronze Awards – Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross

Overview:
TAC Aquatics’ Bronze Awards are progressive lifesaving certifications designed to build water safety skills, confidence, and leadership. These courses form the foundation for Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification and open opportunities to teach and earn as professional aquatics instructors.

Course Highlights:

• Bronze Star: Entry-level lifesaving, basic water rescues, personal survival, and safety awareness

• Bronze Medallion: Intermediate certification, emphasizing judgment, decision-making, and lifesaving techniques

• Bronze Cross: Advanced lifesaving, leadership in rescue situations, and preparation for National Lifeguard Certification

Career Impact:

• Builds skills and credibility for WSI certification and leadership roles

• Prepares graduates to teach lifesaving courses and earn with TAC Aquatics

• Provides a career pathway in aquatics and recreation leadership

Why TAC Aquatics:

• Hands-on, practical training with mentorship

• Progressive certification pathway from Bronze to WSI

• Opportunities to gain experience, teach, and start earning

National Lifeguard Certification (NLS)

Overview:
TAC Aquatics’ National Lifeguard Certification (NLS) is Canada’s premier professional lifeguard program, designed to develop advanced aquatic rescue, supervision, and leadership skills. It is the ultimate step for those preparing to become a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and take on leadership roles in aquatics.

Course Highlights:

• Advanced aquatic rescue techniques, including multiple victim rescues, spinal injury management, and emergency response

• Focus on supervision, risk management, and incident prevention

• Builds decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills

• Practical experience in pools, waterparks, and waterfronts, ensuring graduates are job-ready

Career Impact:

• Graduates are fully certified lifeguards, eligible to work nationwide

• Prerequisite for WSI certification, enabling teaching of lifesaving courses

• Opens earning opportunities as an aquatics instructor with TAC Aquatics

• Develops transferable leadership and emergency management skills for careers in recreation and safety

Why TAC Aquatics:

• Hands-on training with mentorship from experienced instructors

• Clear career pathway from lifeguard to WSI

• Opportunities to gain work experience and earn while advancing certifications

• Prepares graduates to lead, supervise, and manage aquatic programs professionally

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C

  Overview:
  TAC Aquatics’ Standard First Aid & CPR-C course provides comprehensive emergency response, injury management, and CPR training for all age groups. It is a foundational certification for leadership, lifeguard, and WSI roles.

  Course Highlights:

  • Covers first aid for injuries, illness, and environmental emergencies

  • Includes CPR for infants, children, and adults

  • Hands-on, scenario-based practice to develop emergency response and leadership skills

  Career Impact:

  • Prepares participants to lead safe programs and supervise staff

  • Required for lifeguard and WSI certification

  • Enables graduates to teach first aid/CPR and earn as TAC Aquatics instructors

  Why TAC Aquatics:

  • Immersive, hands-on training with experienced instructors

  • Integrates first aid into aquatic safety and leadership training

  • Builds a professional foundation for career growth in aquatics