An Artisan (Beach/Swimming Pool) is mainly deployed on -

• (a)performing lifesaving duties;
• (b)performing first aid duties;
• (c)assisting in law enforcement and maintenance of order;
• (d)assisting in cleansing work; and
• (e)performing winter work duties.

• (i)required to work 45 hours net per week (excluding meal breaks), may be required to perform shift duties and work irregular hours;
• (ii)subject to posting and transfer and required to work in remote areas (including outlying islands) at the discretion of the Head of Grade;
• (iii)required to undergo in-service training and periodic reassessment of lifesaving and first aid skills;
• (iv)required to wear uniform; and
• (v)required to wear plastic corrective lens and goggles with appropriate prescription while on duty unless appointees have unaided good eyesight for lifesaving duties.]

Candidates should have -

• (a)a minimum visual acuity of 6/60;
• (b)completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent;
• (c)attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard;
• (d)valid Beach Lifeguard Award and Pool Lifeguard Award from the Hong Kong Life Saving Society;
• (e)a valid First Aid Certificate from the St. John Ambulance Association, Hong Kong Red Cross or Auxiliary Medical Service; and
• (f)passed the departmental trade test.

• (i)Candidates without supporting documents of the Chinese and English Languages proficiency of

• (c)above may also apply. There will be assessments of Chinese and English Languages proficiency during the interview.
  • (ii)The Beach Lifeguard Award and Pool Lifeguard Award should be obtained or reassessed by the Hong Kong Life Saving Society within the preceding three years at the date of appointment.
  • (iii)Exceptionally, candidates without First Aid Certificate from the St. John Ambulance Association / Hong Kong Red Cross / Auxiliary Medical Service may be appointed subject to their obtaining a valid First Aid Certificate at own cost within three months from the date of appointment, failing which their service may be terminated. In exceptional cases, the period specified above may be extended to allow the staff to attend the examinations leading to the required qualifications.]