CPR training for pool owners in Queensland
QBCC's page on CPR signs says what the sign must show and where it goes. It says nothing about pool owners having to do a CPR course. A course is still worth doing: a sign on the fence is a reminder, and a course lets you practise before you need it. Below are five providers, each taken from the provider's own course page.
What the rules say, and what they don't
The sign itself is covered in our guide to CPR signs and warning signs: at least 300 mm by 300 mm, weatherproof, easy to see near the pool and showing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths. QBCC's CPR sign page, which shows a review date of 30 August 2021, says nothing about owners needing CPR training. We have not found a Queensland rule that requires a course, so we say "worth doing", not "required".
A CPR course is about what you can do in an emergency. It has no effect on a pool safety certificate. Only a licensed pool safety inspector can decide whether a pool barrier meets the standard.
Five providers, from their own pages
This is not a full list and not an endorsement. We do not charge providers to appear here. Each row says what the provider's own page said when we read it on 30 October 2026. Session dates, places and prices change, so check the page before you book. Prices are not shown here.
| Provider | What its page offers | Page we read | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Ambulance Service | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009), 3.5 hours, face to face. Public sessions at various Queensland locations, or a private session at a workplace or venue. The page lists entry conditions: students need to be able to do at least 2 minutes of single-rescuer CPR on an adult manikin, and photo ID is needed on the day. | Queensland Government: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) HLTAID009 (opens in a new tab) | 30 October 2026 |
| Australian Red Cross | CPR First Aid Blended Course (HLTAID009): up to 2 hours of online learning, then a 1-hour in-person assessment where CPR is shown on an adult manikin. Queensland sessions were listed in Pialba, Milton, Nerang and Loganholme. | Australian Red Cross: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (blended) (opens in a new tab) | 30 October 2026 |
| Surf Life Saving Queensland | HLTAID009, either as a full day (about 8 hours) face to face, or blended: online e-learning first, then a shorter face-to-face part. Public courses were listed monthly at South Brisbane and Mermaid Beach. You need to be able to do CPR on a manikin on the floor for 2 minutes. | Surf Life Saving Queensland: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (opens in a new tab) | 30 October 2026 |
| St John Ambulance Queensland | We did not find a CPR-only course page. Its Provide First Aid on SJX Half Day course (4 hours 45 minutes, face to face, with pre-course learning) includes HLTAID009 along with HLTAID010 and HLTAID011. Sessions were listed at several Queensland locations, and the page has a private group enquiry link. | St John Queensland: Provide First Aid on SJX Half Day (opens in a new tab) | 30 October 2026 |
| Royal Life Saving Society Queensland | A page about its licensed trainers: CPR and first aid courses, usually alongside Bronze Medallion and Pool Lifeguard. It describes courses at two Brisbane sites and licensed trainers across Queensland, some of them third-party providers. The page shows no date and no unit codes, so ask the trainer what a course covers and what you receive. | Royal Life Saving Society Queensland: find a trainer (opens in a new tab) | 30 October 2026 |
Choosing a course
- HLTAID009 is the name of the CPR unit. Some courses cover it as part of a longer first aid course.
- Check whether the course is face to face, or blended with online learning first.
- Check what you need to be able to do on the day. Several of these pages say you must be able to do CPR on a manikin on the floor for 2 minutes.
- Check the minimum age and whether a parent or guardian needs to give permission. This differs by provider.
- Ask what you receive at the end. The Queensland Ambulance Service page says a Statement of Attainment is issued on successful completion.
Not sure about your own sign?
Look at it today. If it has faded or you can't read it, see the sign rules, then check the rest of the barrier with the main fence rules.
Check the rest of your pool
Run through the barrier checks on your phone and see what needs attention before an inspector visits.
Common questions
Do pool owners in Queensland have to do a CPR course?
QBCC's CPR sign page sets out what the sign must show and where it goes. It does not say owners must complete a course. A course is worth doing, but we have not found a rule that requires it.
Does a CPR course affect a pool safety certificate?
No. A pool safety certificate is about the pool barrier, and only a licensed pool safety inspector can issue one. A CPR course is about what you can do in an emergency.
Can a young person do a course?
It depends on the provider. The Queensland Ambulance Service course page says students aged 14 or older are recommended, students under 18 need a parent or guardian's permission, and students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Check each provider's page.
How do I choose a provider?
Compare what each provider's own page says: the unit name (HLTAID009 is the CPR unit), how long it takes, whether it is face to face or blended, where it runs and what you need to be able to do on the day. Prices and session dates change, so they are not listed here.