AIM

To develop further preliminary skills and knowledge of water safety, resuscitation,
land-based and non-contact rescues

 

Pre-requisites
The candidate must possess the Lifesaving 1 award

 

EXAMINATION

Theory Test
1. Answer five questions based on the following:
    1.1 casualty recognition
    1.2 principles of water rescue
    1.3 dangers of open water
    1.4 mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Resuscitation Test
2. Demonstrate simulated mouth-to-mouth resuscitation with a casualty, including:
    2.1 obtaining a clear airway
    2.2 action for vomiting
    2.3 Recovery Position

Practical Test
3. Casualty Simulation
    Demonstrate in the water the actions of a casualty who is:
    3.1 a non-swimmer
    3.2 a weak swimmer
    3.3 a swimmer with an arm or leg injury
    3.4 an unconscious non-breathing swimmer

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. Tow with aid with Defensive Techniques
With a suitable towing aid enter shallow water and approach a casualty 20-25 metres away in
deep water. Show the action to be taken in response to an uncooperative casualty by performing
the Blocking-With-An-Aid and Reverse and taking up the Stand-Off position. Realising you are out
of danger, re-approach and encourage the casualty to use the aid and tow the same distance to
safety and place in support position. Assist the casualty from the water and then climb out.
Demonstrate treatment of the casualty for shock.

6. Initiative
Rescue a casualty in an emergency situation which will previously be unknown to the rescuer.
The casualty will be about 15 metres from the rescuer's point of entry. Only skills contained in
Lifesaving 1 and 2 will be used. After the rescue, explain the reasons for your actions.

7. Swim
Demonstrate ability to swim 150 metres in any recognised stroke.