The signal from staff
Surveyed lifeguards reported stronger engagement with on-the-job training, improved confidence responding to emergencies, clearer skill expectations, and better visibility of their own progress.
Canberra Olympic Pool pilot
How lifeguards responded to a more structured training system
Survey feedback from Canberra Olympic Pool lifeguards showed stronger engagement, clearer expectations, and strong preference for keeping the training system.
What staff said helped
Responses pointed to consistent training, quizzes, real-life scenarios, information recall, and visible progress as reasons the platform supported learning and confidence.
Survey highlights
100% agreed it helped them become safer and more effective
95% would prefer to keep using the system
4.7/5 average for clearer maintained-skill expectations
4.6/5 average for motivation to improve
Source: Canberra Olympic Pool self-assessment survey, July 2026.
Lifeguard comments
The structure of it is better than any previous system of on the job trainings we've used, in terms of content and engagement.
I enjoy the learning. It makes the job more interesting, and I feel more capable.
It is useful, engaging and practical.
It makes you aware of your knowledge gaps.
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