Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools states:
“When the pool is in use, there must be a safe system of work to identify a person in difficulty and ensure that a rescue can be performed. For example, in the absence of lifeguards, there should be designated ‘on-call’ competent staff to respond immediately to deal with any emergency. They should be suitably trained and capable of reaching the poolside in time to perform a rescue and provide emergency first aid if the alarm is raised.” Paragraph 113 of the HSE publication
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is designed for individuals who have a responsibility to respond to a swimming pool in the event of an emergency, by performing a rescue, or assisting a lifeguard team.
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is not intended to replace a lifeguard qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The NPLQ includes more detailed training and content to prepare someone to supervise a swimming pool directly.
Course Details
- Up to 12 people
- 2 days (maximum 8 hours per day)
Course Content
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is 12 hours in duration and deliverable within two days.
Topics covered during the course include;
- Section One – The Emergency Rescuers Role, Pool Safety Operating Procedures and Safety Information
- Section Two – Responding to an Emergency and the Emergency Action Plan
- Section Three – CPR, First Aid and AED To achieve the Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award, candidates must pass a formal assessment, where trainees demonstrate the skills and knowledge learned in the form of a practical assessment. Renewal candidates may renew their award within the period of validity of their existing Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award stated on their certificate. To requalify, candidates will need to complete the course and assessment as a new candidate.
This qualification is accredited by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and is valid for 24 Months
RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.
Is this the course for me?
- Receptionists
- Spa hosts
- Chefs
- Waiting staff
- Housekeeping
- Maintenance staff
- Duty managers
- Gym staff
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