AIM

To provide basic land-based dry rescue skills and knowledge of water safety.

 

EXAMINATION

Theory Test
1. Answer one question on each of the following:
    1.1 water safety
    1.2 casualty recognition
    1.3 principles of water rescue
    1.4 dangers in swimming pools
    1.5 describe the characteristics of a Weak-Swimmer, Non-Swimmer, Injured Swimmer and

           Unconscious Swimmer.
    1.6 seeking help

Resuscitation Test
2. Demonstrate management of an unconscious casualty, including:
    2.1 obtaining a clear airway
    2.2 action for vomiting
    2.3 Recovery Position

Practical Test
3. 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
climb out of the water.

4. 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 climb out of the
water.

5. 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 return to safety. Assist the casualty to climb out of the water.

6. 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 return to safety. Assist the casualty to climb out of the
water.

7. 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.

8. Initiative
Demonstrate ability to rescue a casualty in an emergency situation in deep water not further than
8 metres away using reaching or throwing skills, in a situation previously unknown to the rescuer.
After the rescue, explain the reasons for your actions.