AIM

To provide preliminary skills and knowledge of water safety, and land-based non contact
rescues

 

EXAMINATION

Theory Test
1. Answer one question on each of the following:
    1.1 water safety
    1.2 principles of water rescue
    1.3 dangers in swimming pools
    1.4 seeking help

Practical Test
2. Casualty Simulation
    Demonstrate in the water the actions of a casualty who is:
    2.1 a non-swimmer
    2.2 a weak swimmer

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 - 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.

5. 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.

6. Accompanied Rescue
With a suitable buoyant aid enter shallow water and approach a casualty in deep water 25 metres
away. Encourage the casualty to use the aid and maintain a safe distance whilst accompanying
the casualty 25 metres to safety. Assist the casualty from the water and then climb out.

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

8. Swim
Demonstrate ability to swim 100 metres in any recognised stroke.