A
current RLSS
Life
Support 3 Award
A
current RLSS
Award
of Merit
A
current RLSS
Silver
Cross
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Two
conscious casualties are in deep water 2 to 10 metres
from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available
as specified by the Examiner.
demonstrate
two land based rescues
ensure
the safety of both casualties
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Two
conscious casualties are in deep water 15 to 25 metres
from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available
as specified by the Examiner.
enter
shallow water
demonstrate
two water based rescues
assist
to land from shallow water
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A
conscious casualty is in deep water 100m 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 100 metres
non-contact tow over 100m
assist
to land from deep water
treat
for shock.
Time limit is 6 minutes.
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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 100m from safety.
Rescuer is 50m from
casualty. No
aids are available.
swim
50m to the casualty
contact
tow over 100m
escape
and take defensive action
assist
to land with help
provide
aftercare
The
casualty will attempt to grasp the rescuer before the
tow starts and will struggle 3 times during the rescue.
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An
'unconscious' casualty is submerging 45m from safety.
No
rescue aids are available.
enter
the water and swim 45m
tow
45m to a point of support
shout
for help, assess condition check for the pulse *
assuming
no pulse, land the casualty with assistance
substitute
casualty for a mannequin
perform
CPR for two minutes
place
in recovery position
provide
aftercare
Time
limit is 2 mins 45 secs to *
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Three
casualties, one of whom may be out of the water, are 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 and bystanders
may be made available.
demonstrate
the attempted rescue of the casualties, making use of
available aids and bystanders
The
test will run for at least two minutes before the examiner
may interrupt and ask for plans made and actions taken
to be explained.
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