Your Local Experts in First Aid,
Safety & Aquatic Training
Quality Training That Respects Your Time
No all-day courses – just efficient, high-quality training with real-world relevance.
About Coastal Training College
Coastal Training College is a trusted provider of essential safety and emergency response training across South East Queensland and Northern NSW. We deliver nationally accredited courses in First Aid, CPR, Fire & Construction Safety, and Lifeguard and Water Safety Training. Our flexible training solutions cater to individuals, small businesses, large corporate clients, local councils, state government departments, and non-profit organisations.
With six convenient training locations on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW, we make learning accessible, practical, and efficient. Our blended delivery model combines self-paced online learning with streamlined face-to-face assessments, allowing participants to complete their training quickly without compromising on quality. All courses are led by experienced, industry-current trainers who are passionate about delivering engaging and relevant education.
We proudly service a wide region including the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Scenic Rim and the Northern Rivers. Whether you're upskilling for work, renewing a qualification, or arranging workplace training for your team, Coastal Training College offers reliable and professional training to help you meet your compliance needs with confidence.
Training and Assessment is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Nick Dennis
Director
Nick is the Founder and Director of Coastal Training College and a lifelong Gold Coast local. With over 15 years of frontline experience as a professional beach lifeguard for the City of Gold Coast, Nick brings deep knowledge of aquatic safety and emergency response to the training sector.
Over the past decade, he has specialised in delivering high-quality CPR, First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation, and Lifeguard & Ocean Safety qualifications. Beyond training delivery, Nick now leads the strategic direction and business development of Coastal Training College—driving expansion, building strong industry partnerships, and ensuring the company continues to meet the evolving safety and compliance needs of workplaces and individuals across South East Queensland.
Kelly Essam
Operations & Marketing Manager
Kelly has over 20+ years experience working in small business and large corporates. With a background in marketing, graphic design and administration, Kelly is our behind the scenes guru who keeps Coastal Training College ticking over with the day to day tasks, marketing, graphics and IT support.
Lachlan MacKintosh
First Aid, CPR and Water Safety trainer
Lachlan joins Coastal Training College with a wealth of experience in all things First Aid. Currently completing Diploma of Emergency Health Care to become a paramedic, Lachlan also has experience as a Pool Lifeguard with extensive Ocean Safety experience, making him an ideal additional for our Water Safety team.
Samuel Burns
First Aid, CPR and Marine & Water Safety trainer
Sam is a Southern Gold Coast local with extensive experience in aquatic safety and emergency response. He spent over 10 years working with the Australian Lifeguard Service on the Tweed Coast, patrolling beaches and providing frontline care. His career has also included over four years as a professional diver and snorkel guide on the Great Barrier Reef, where he ensured guest safety and responded to first aid incidents in remote marine settings.
Sam also spent eight years aboard luxury super yachts around the world, serving as Chief Officer and onboard Medical Officer. He was responsible for crew safety training and emergency medical care, completing advanced courses such as the Shipmasters Medical Course. With real-world experience across beaches, reefs, and vessels, Sam brings practical knowledge, calm leadership, and a hands-on approach to every training session.
Why choose Coastal Training College
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Quality Training That Respects Your Time
No all-day courses – just efficient, high-quality training with real-world relevance.
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Online learning
Complete your theory online at a pace that suits you followed by a fast in person assessment.
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Digital Certificate Delivery
Students will receive a digital certificate upon completion of the course, this is usually the same day but can take longer with some advanced courses.
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Australia Wide
All courses are nationally accredited with students receiving a statement of attainment in their nominated unit of competency.