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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. |
Life Support |
Swimming |
Poolside Rescue |
Water Rescue Pool Depth <1m |
Water Rescue Pool Depth >1m |
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| Demonstrate adult rescue breathing; action for vomit; recovery position and on a child and adult manikin full cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Swim 20m on front Swim 20m on back Leave water safely |
A conscious pupil is in difficulty in the deepest
water. Without entering the water, select an item of rescue equipment normally on the poolside and rescue the pupil |
A pupil is unable to stand between 5 and 10m
away. Enter water and demonstrate a non-contact rescue, assist the pupil to safety and assist to land |
A pupil is unable to stand between 5 and 10m
away. Enter water, wade 5 to 10 m and rescue pupil over minimum of 5 m and assist to land |
A pupil is in difficulty Enter water, swim 10m, demonstrate a non-contact tow for 10m to a point of support in either deep or shallow water and assist the pupil to land |
A pupil is in difficulty. Enter water and swim 10m to pupil. Perform an extended tow for 10m to a point of support in either deep or shallow water assist to land |
| Rescue Breathing | Recovery | Emergency | Spinal Cord Injury | Baby CPR (Optional) | ||
| A pupil appears unconscious in the
deepest water Rescue the pupil assess the condition and demonstrate rescue breathing for 6-10 cycles |
A pupil is submerged in the deepest
water. Initiate EAP, enter water, retrieve manikin exchange for pupil, tow to poolside, check airway, assisted removal, reassess, recovery position |
Take control of a class of 4-8 people
for at least a minute, using initiative and management skills rescue one
pupil. Ensure group safety. Answer questions on actions taken |
A pupil is floating face down in
shallow water and may have sustained a spinal cord injury. Enter water effect rescue, stabilising head turn and secure |
Demonstrate on an approved baby manikin the correct assessment and sequence for a baby who is not breathing and has no signs of circulation. Test runs for 2 mins after CPR commenced | ||
| Theory | ||||||
| Answer 2 questions on each risk assessment, pool hazards, pool safety procedures, management and safety, emergency action, response, first aid awareness of suspected spinal injury management | ||||||
| Bronze Cross | Rescue close in | Rescue further out | Resuscitation rescue | Theory (Bronze and Silver Cross) |
| Aged 14 at date of examination A current Bronze Medallion. Open water experience during that season Clothing must be worn, but wetsuits are not permitted. |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 2 to 8
metres beyond waist depth. A selection of rescue aids is available. Perform a reach, throw or wade rescue assist casualty to land demonstrate appropriate aftercare |
Two conscious casualties are in difficulty up
to 20m beyond waist depth. One is between 10 and 20m beyond waist depth.
A selection of rescue aids is available. Demonstrate the rescue of both casualties making use of the available aids and bystanders |
An 'unconscious' casualty is floating face down
20m beyond waist depth. No buoyant rescue aids are available. Swim to the casualty, turn the casualty and tow 20m. Assess the casualty's condition, simulate supported rescue breathing, land casualty with assistance, place in recovery position, treat for shock and cold |
Answer 4 - 6 questions on identifying local hazards
and water safety in and around open water Answer 2 - 3 questions on the effects and implications of the elements on performing a rescue. Answer 2 - 3 questions on the practical treatment for hypothermia, shock and drowning |
| Silver Cross | Rescue close in | Rescue further out | Resuscitation rescue | Contact Rescue |
| 15 years old at date of assessment. A current RLSS Bronze Cross and Life Support 2 Award. Clothing must be worn, but wetsuits are not permitted. |
Two conscious casualties are in difficulty up
to 8m beyond waist depth. A selection of rescue aids is available. Bystanders
may be used. Demonstrate the rescue and appropriate aftercare of both casualties making use of the available aids and bystanders |
Two casualties are in difficulty between 10 and
20m beyond waist depth. A selection of rescue aids is available. Bystanders
may be used. Demonstrate the rescue and appropriate aftercare of both casualties making use of the available aids and bystanders |
An 'unconscious' casualty is floating face down
30m beyond waist depth. Swim to the casualty, turn the casualty and assess the casualty's condition. Tow 30m to firm support simulate rescue breathing, check for signs of circulation, land casualty with assistance and place in recovery position treat for shock and cold |
A conscious casualty is in difficulty 30 metres
beyond waist depth. No aids are available. Swim 30m to casualty perform a defensive action/block, demonstrate a contact tow over 30m. Escape and take appropriate action when necessary. Assist casualty to land |
| Junior Life Support | Rescue Breathing | Community Heartstart | Life Support 1 | Life Support 1 Theory |
| Demonstrate awareness of: own safety, assessing response, summoning help checking the airway; head tilt & chin lift; recovery position; using telephone in an emergency. |
Demonstrate awareness of: own safety; assessing response; summoning help; turning the casualty; rescue breathing; sequence of resuscitation; action for vomiting; recovery position ;using telephone in an emergency | Demonstrate assessing response; summoning help; sequence of resuscitation; applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation; recovery position; treatment for choking, bleeding and heart attack | Demonstrate competence in turning a casualty onto back, rescue breathing, action for vomiting, recovery positionon and either child or adult CPR | Answer 4-6 questions on : choking, bleeding & shock differences in life support for adult, child and baby |
| Life Support 2 | Life Support 2 Initiative Test | Life Support 3 | Life Support 3 Initiative Test | |
| Demonstrate proficiency in turning casualty onto back, rescue breathing, action for vomiting, recovery position, and both Adult and Child CPR. | Using initiative, demonstrate the diagnosis and treatment of one casualty using the skills and knowledge within theLife Support 2 syllabus. | Demonstrate excellence in turning a casualty onto back, rescue breathing, action for vomiting, recovery position, adult CPR with one and two rescuers, child and babyCPR. | Using initiative, demonstrate the diagnosis and treatment of two casualties using the skills and knowledge within the Life Support 3 syllabus | |
| Life Support 2 Theory | Life Support 3 Theory | |||
| Answer 6 - 8 questions on the sequence of resuscitation, choking, bleeding, shock, hypothermia, drowning, differences in resuscitation of adult, child and babies | Answer 10 - 12 questionssequence of resuscitationchoking, bleeding, shockhypothermia, drowningdifferences in technique required for resuscitation of adult, child and infants | |||
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