Pre-Requisites

Rescue Close In

 Rescue Further Out

Resuscitation Rescue

Theory (Both)

Bronze Cross

 

Aged 14 at date of examination

 

Open water experience during that season

 

Clothing for both casualty and candidate
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 EAV
land casualty with assistance 
place in recovery position
treat for shock and cold
Answer 4 - 6 questions
identify local hazards
water safety in and around open water

 

Answer 2 - 3 questions
effects and implications of the elements

 

Answer 2 - 3 questions
practical treatment for hypothermia and shock

Pre-Requisites

Rescue Close In

 Rescue Further Out

Resuscitation Rescue

Contact Rescue

Silver Cross
 
A current RLSS Bronze Cross and
Life Support 2 Award

 

Clothing for both casualty and candidate
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 EAV,  check for pulse
land casualty with assistance
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
contact tow over 30m
escape and take appropriate action
assist to land
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