NATIONAL RESCUE AWARD FOR SWIMMING TEACHERS AND COACHES - RENEWAL
(Last Updated: 19/3/2008)

COURSE AIM:
 To revisit and update pool rescue skills followed by reassessment of the Qualification.

Applicants are expected to have taken the award previously and recieved ongoing training.  If in doubt, please contact the centre

COURSE SUMMARY:
 This course is for those who already hold this award and preferably have a record of ongoing training.

The  Award is recognised in "Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools" as being appropriate for those  supervising swimming pool programmed activities.

The course includes:
  • Basic life support
  • Rescue techniques
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  • Rescue techniques
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  • Incident management
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  • Management of the unconscious casualty, both on land and in the swimming pool
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  • Awareness and management of suspected spinal cord injury
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    It is expected that applicants will be familiar with the contents of the National Rescue Awards especially the theory sections:
  • Pool safety operating procedures
  • Risk assessment and pool hazards
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  • Class management and safety
  • Aquatic First Aid
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    There will be an opportunity to discuss these areas, but the majority of the training is on practical elements

    WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
    Applicants must hold a current award.  Those who have allowed the award to lapse and have an ongoing training record will be accepted.  If you are in doubt please contact the centre for advice.

     Please inform Learning4Life at the time of booking if you have any special needs or requirements

    CAN I OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION?
    RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches.

    HOW ARE THE CANDIDATES ASSESSED FOR A QUALIFICATION?
    Practical and Theory Test by an independent assessor at the end of the course.

    HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE LAST? 1 day 

    DAY AND TIME OF COURSE:  Wednesday 19 March 2008 0830 - 1600

    DO I NEED ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST CLASS?
    Tee-shirt and shorts and swim-wear for pool work, towel, whistle, notepad and pen.

    COSTS:  Tuition Fee £33.00#
     Assessment Fee £19.00 both subject to change at short notice
     #No concessions available.
    ENROLMENT:     By telephone:  01384 816043   Weekdays 0900 -     1400

    VENUE: The Wordsley School  
    CONTACT NUMBER:   01384 816043