Bronze Medallion - the one that counts
The Lifesaving Bronze Medallion is the flaghip award of the Royal Life Saving Society UK, and many generations of lifesavers have achieved the award.
Recently revised to make it more relevant to lifesavers in the 21st Century, it is the one that counts and will give any person a great grounding in basic lifesaving skills to take with them throughout their life or develop further with other awards.
NSVL runs ongoing training for Bronze Medallion every Sunday night from 5.00-7.00pm at Whitley Bay Leisure Pool for teenagers age 13+.
We also welcome adults to train for the award, who can train with other adult members of the club.
Whatever your age, just come along to Whitley Bay Leisure Pool on a Sunday evening to find out more, or e-mail nsvl @ beachlifeguards.co.uk.
Once you have completed the Bronze Medallion you can go on to the higher lifesaving awards Award of Merit and Distinction (listed below) and at 16 the Beach and Pool Lifeguard qualifications.
Pre-Requisites |
Land Based Rescue |
Water Based Rescue |
Non-Contact Rescue |
| Aged 15 at date of test A current RLSS Life Support 2 Award A current RLSS Bronze Medallion |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 5-10m
from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available as specified
by the Assessor. Demonstrate a land based rescue, ensure the safety of the casualty |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 15 to
20 metres from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available as specified by the Assessor. Enter shallow water, demonstrate a water based rescue, assist the casualty to land and provide aftercare |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 75m from
safety. The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear and long sleeved shirt, trousers or skirt, any of which may be discarded as desired. No other rescue aids are available. Enter deep water & swim 75m to the casualty non-contact tow over 75m assist to land from deep water treat for shock. Time limit is 5 minutes |
Theory |
Contact Rescue |
Resuscitation Rescue |
Initiative Test |
| Answer 4-8 questions on lifesaving, showing
a clear understanding of the following areas: water safety survival in water rescue principals |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 75m from
safety. Rescue aids are available. Swim 25m to the casualty, perform a contact tow over 75m and take defensive action when necessary, assist to land from deep water. Provide aftercare The casualty will attempt to grasp the rescuer before the tow starts and will struggle twice during the rescue. |
An 'unconscious' casualty is submerging 30m
from safety. No buoyant rescue aids are available. Enter the water and swim 30m to the casualty and tow 30m to a point of support, shout for help, assess condition, commence supported rescue breathing. Land with assistance. Reassess the casualty's condition and place in the recovery position A time of 2 minutes will be allowed from the start of the test to the point at which both rescuer and casualty are in a position of firm support. |
Two casualties are in the water up to 25m from
safety. The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear, long sleeved
shirt, pullover and trousers or skirt. A selection of other rescue aids
may be made available. Bystanders may be used. Demonstrate the attempted rescue of both casualties, making use of available aids and bystanders. The test will run for at least 1 minute before the examiner may ask the candidate to explain the plans made and actions taken. |
Pre-Requisites |
Land Based Rescue |
Water Based Rescue |
Non-Contact Rescue |
| Aged 16 at date of test A current RLSS Life Support 3 Award A current RLSS Award of Merit, Life Support 3 and Silver Cross awards (or equivalents) |
Two conscious casualties are n deep water 2-10m
from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available as specified
by the Assessor. Demonstrate two land based rescues, ensure the safety of the casualties |
Two conscious casualties are in deep water 15
to 20 metres from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available as specified by the Assessor. Enter shallow water, demonstrate two water based rescues, assist the casualties to land from shallow water. |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 100m from
safety. The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear and long sleeved shirt, trousers or skirt, any of which may be discarded as desired. No other rescue aids are available. Enter deep water & swim 100m to the casualty non-contact tow over 100m assist to land from deep water and treat for shock. Time limit is 6 minutes. |
Theory |
Contact Rescue |
Resuscitation Rescue |
Initiative Test |
| Answer 4-8 questions on lifesaving, showing
a clear understanding of the following areas: water safety survival in water rescue principals |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 100m from
safety. Rescue aids are available. Swim 50m to the casualty, perform a contact tow over 100m and take defensive action when necessary, assist to land from deep water. Provide aftercare The casualty will attempt to grasp the rescuer before the tow starts and will struggle three times during the rescue. |
An 'unconscious' casualty is submerging 30m
from safety. No buoyant rescue aids are available. Enter the water and swim 45m to the casualty and tow 45m to a point of support, shout for help, assess condition, commence supported rescue breathing. Land with assistance. Subsituting for a minkin, demonstrate CPR for 2 minutes. Casualty regains breathing, place in the recovery position A time of 2 minutes 45 seconds will be allowed from the start of the test to the point at which both rescuer and casualty are in a position of firm support. |
Three casualties are in the water up to 25m from
safety. The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear, long sleeved
shirt, pullover and trousers or skirt. A selection of other rescue aids
may be made available. Bystanders may be used. Demonstrate the attempted rescue of both casualties, making use of available aids and bystanders. The test will run for at least 2 minutes before the examiner may ask the candidate to explain the plans made and actions taken. |
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