Your Local Experts in First Aid,
Safety & Aquatic Training
Quick, Flexible & Trusted Training
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Coastal Training College is a locally owned and operated provider of essential First Aid, CPR, Fire & Construction Safety, and Lifeguard and Water Safety training across South East Queensland and Northern NSW. We’ve been delivering training since 2016, building close to a decade of experience in quick, flexible and trusted safety education.
We trade under Coastal Training College (Coastal Training Group Pty Ltd | ABN 67 679 330 084) and deliver nationally accredited training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Our training model is built around efficiency without compromise. Participants complete high-quality online learning at their own pace before attending streamlined face-to-face assessments. This blended approach allows workplaces and individuals to meet compliance requirements quickly while still receiving practical, engaging instruction.
With six public training locations across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW—and services extending regularly through Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Scenic Rim and the Northern Rivers—we support thousands of learners each year. Our team includes industry-current trainers with real-world backgrounds in lifesaving, emergency response, coaching, aquatic operations and workplace safety. Their experience ensures every course is relevant, hands-on and delivered to a high standard.
We proudly train staff from schools, childcare organisations, construction companies, aquatic centres, retail groups, community organisations and local and state government departments. Our commitment to fast, reliable service has contributed to more than 700 five-star Google reviews across our business profiles, reinforcing our reputation as one of the region’s most trusted training providers.
Whether you’re upskilling for work, renewing a qualification, or arranging onsite training for your team, Coastal Training College offers a professional, dependable and time-efficient training experience supported by nearly a decade of proven delivery.
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.
Dakota Luke
Administration Co-ordinatior
Dakota is the friendly first point of contact for our students and workplace clients, handling bookings, enquiries and general support with a calm, approachable style. Her background in surf lifesaving and as a current Ironwoman athlete gives her a strong connection to community and safety, which carries through in the way she helps people navigate their training experience.
Lachlan MacKintosh
First Aid, CPR and Water Safety trainer
Lachlan brings genuine frontline responder experience to Coastal Training College. He served in the Australian Army and has since worked across both pool and ocean environments as a lifeguard and safety responder, giving him real-world exposure to emergencies, rescues and risk management.
His training style is steady, practical and grounded in what matters when time is critical. Lachlan is also completing a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, expanding the medical knowledge that supports his hands-on skills.
His mix of military service, aquatic operations and emergency response makes him a highly capable trainer for First Aid, CPR and Water Safety.
Samuel Burns
First Aid, CPR and 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.
Jake Morris
First Aid, CPR and Water Safety trainer
Jake brings that rare mix of real-world emergency experience and elite athletic focus. He works as a professional Beach Lifeguard with the City of Gold Coast, spending his days responding to incidents on some of the busiest beaches in Australia. Away from patrol, he’s a member of the Australian Kayak Team, competing at the highest level of the sport and training with the discipline you’d expect from a national athlete.
Jake delivers First Aid, CPR and Water Safety training with the calm, capable presence of someone who genuinely lives this work. His frontline experience and high-performance background make him a steady, trusted instructor for every group he teaches.
Rafael Labao
Digital Systems Coordinator
Rafael manages the backbone of Coastal Training College’s online presence, overseeing our website, digital systems, and behind-the-scenes technology that keeps everything running smoothly. He plays a key role in refining our automations, online learning workflows, and client support systems, helping us deliver faster and more efficient service across every course we offer.
