Pre Requisites
Be 16 years of age;
Be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:-
- Swim 20 metres on their back
- swim 20 metres on their front
- surface dive to the floor of the pool
- climb out unaided without ladder/ steps and where the pool design permits
This course does not lead to a Lifeguard qualification
The course duration:
1 Day (Minimum 9 hours)
Certificate Validity:
Upon successful completion certification is valid for 24 Months.
Maximum number of trainees:
12 (More can be accommodated by bringing in another trainer)
Assessment and Certification:
Practical Skills Test, External Assessors
Accredited by: Royal Life Saving Society
All sections must be completed within 28 days of the first assessment taking place, and will be assessed by an independent Trainer/Assessor.
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This award is an assessment in practical lifesaving skills that may be needed by anyone teaching or coaching swimming or other programmed activity in a swimming pool.
It is awarded by Lifesavers, the Royal Lifesaving Society UK (www.lifesavers.org.uk) and endorsed by the Amateur Swimming Association, the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches and the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management.
It is also recognised in “Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools” as being appropriate for those supervising swimming pool programmed activities.
Pre-requisites:
- Be aged 16 years or over at the time of assessment
- Be able to swim 20 metres on the front
- Be able to swim 20 metres on the back
- Be able to reach the pool floor. The depth selected must be the same as the pool used during teaching
Recommended Training time:
- Teachers with no previous experience of lifesaving or lifesupport skills – minimum 9 hours
- Teachers renewing the award – minimum 5.5 hours
The Award has three compulsory sections, which may be assessed on separate occasions. These are:
1. The teacher, swimming pool and class management
2. intervention rescue and emergency action
3. CPR and First Aid
All sections must be completed within 28 days of the first assessment taking place, and will be assessmed by an independent Trainer/Assessor.