Pre-Requisites

Land Based Rescue

 Water Based Rescue

Non-Contact Rescue

 
A current RLSS
Life Support 2 Award
 
A current RLSS
Bronze Medallion
A conscious casualty is in deep water 5 to 10 metres from safety.  A selection of rescue aids is available as specified   by the Examiner.
 
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 Examiner.
 
demonstrate a water based rescue
secure the casualty in a 
position of safety
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
secure casualty in support position
assist to land from deep water
treat for shock.        Time limit is 5 mins.

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. The rescuer is 25m from casualty. 
No rescue aids are available.
swim 25m to the casualty
contact tow over 75m
escape and take evasive action
assist to land
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 rescue aids are available.
enter the water and swim 30m 
tow 30m to a point of support *
shout for help
assess the casualty's condition
commence supported EAV
land with assistance
re-assess the casualty's condition
continue EAV on land as directed 
place in the recovery position
Time limit is 2 minutes to *
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 a minute before the examiner may interrupt and ask the candidate to explain the plans made and actions taken.
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