Pre-Requisites

Land Based Rescue

 Water Based Rescue

Non-Contact Rescue

Aged 13 at date of test

Aged 12 if holder of Lifesaving 3, or
Rookie level 4, or Assistant Beach Lifesaver

 

A current RLSS
 Life Support 1 Award
A conscious casualty is in deep water 2 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.
 
enter shallow water
demonstrate a water based rescue
assist the casualty to land
A conscious casualty is in deep water 50m 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 50m to the casualty
non-contact tow over 50m
assist to land from deep water 
treat for shock

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 20m from safety. 
No rescue aids are available.
swim 20m to the casualty
contact tow over 20m
escape 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 once during the rescue.
An 'unconscious' casualty is submerged 15m from safety.
No rescue aids are available.
enter the water and swim 15m recover an object from <1.5m
substitute for casualty
tow 15m to a point of support
shout for help, assess condition
commence supported EAV
land with assistance
reassess the casualty's condition
place in the recovery position
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 ask the candidate to explain the plans made and actions taken.
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