TESDA lifeguards on duty

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will be deploying its trained lifeguards in beaches and coastal areas nationwide where a large number of visitors are expected as the summer season nears.

Lifeguard Services is one of the courses being offered under the technical and vocational institutions accredited by TESDA.

The agency recently released the Implementing Guidelines on the Deployment of Training Regulations (TRs), Competency Assessment Tools (CATs), Assessment Fees for Lifeguard Services NC ll at Lifeguard Services NC lll.The TESDA Board approved the TRs for lifeguards in swimming areas nationwide. The TRs are formed with the assistance of the Philippine Life Saving Society (PLSS).

”It’s time we put in place a lifeguard training course knowing how beaches and pools are very popular in the country,” said TESDA Director General Guiling Mamondiong.

He added that with the presence of a certified lifeguard, swimmers and beachgoers have more protection.

“New and existing training programs registered under the No Training Regulations (NTR), or LGU/industry/other government programs relating or leading to Lifeguard Services NC ll and Lifeguard Services NC lll shall be covered by this Circular." Mamondion noted.