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
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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
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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
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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
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Answer
4 - 8 questions
on
lifesaving, showing a clear understanding of the
following areas.
water
safety
survival
in water
rescue
principals
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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.
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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
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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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