AIM

To develop basic land-based dry rescue abilities in open water conditions

 

EXAMINATION

Theory Test
1. Answer one question on each of the following:
    1.1 water safety 1.5 casualty recognition
    1.2 dangers of open water 1.6 seeking help
    1.3 principles of water rescue 1.7 treatment for minor bleeding
    1.4 dangers in swimming pools 1.8 treatment of cramp

Practical Test
2. Reach
Rescue a casualty in deep water between 1 metre and 2 metres away by using a suitable
reaching aid. Encourage the casualty to use the aid and return to safety. Assist the casualty to
walk up the beach.

3. Throw - Buoyant Aid
Rescue a casualty in deep water 5 metres away by using a suitable buoyant aid. Encourage the
casualty to use the aid and upon the return to safety, assist the casualty to walk away from the
water.

4. Throw - Lifebuoy
Demonstrate ability to throw with accuracy of a lifebuoy to a victim in deep water 5 meters away.
Encourage the casualty to use the aid and upon returning to safety, assist the casualty to walk up
the beach.

5. Throw - Unweighted Rope
Rescue a casualty 8 metres away in deep water using an unweighted rope. Encourage the
casualty to use the aid and on being returned to safety, assist the casualty to walk away from the
water.

6. Retrieval of unconscious victim with a rigid aid
Retrieve an unconscious casualty in deep water not further than 2 metres away by using a rigid
aid. Upon retrieving the casualty to the edge of pool, calling for assistance from a bystander. Land
the casualty with assisted lift and place in Recovery Position. Call for ambulance and trained
CPR/AED provider to commence CPR/AED rescue if casualty is not breathing.

7. Wade - Buoyant or Rigid Aid
Enter shallow water with a suitable aid and perform a wading rescue of a casualty 10 metres to 12
metres away. Encourage the casualty to use the aid and return to safety. Assist the casualty from
the water and then climb out.

8. Initiative
Demonstrate ability to rescue a casualty in shallow water using reaching or throwing skills, in a
situation previously unknown to the rescuer. After the rescue, explain the reasons for your
actions.