Course Details
Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is designed to assist individuals in responding to an emergency within the swimming pool environment when the alarm has been raised; ideal for any member of the facility called upon to rescue, provide first aid or assist the lifeguard team.
Paragraph 113 of the HSE publication “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 a designated ‘on call’ competent staff to respond immediately to deal with any emergency” (HSE 2018)
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is not intended to be used in place of a lifeguard qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The NPLQ includes more detailed training and content to prepare someone to supervise the pool directly.
Course Prerequisites
Every candidate attending the Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award must be 16 years old or above at the beginning of the course.
- Must be 16 years of age at the beginning of the course
- Ability to swim on front and back
- Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool and climb out without steps or ladders where the pool design permits
Course Content
The course content includes:
- Rescue a casualty in the event of being alerted to an emergency
- Recover a casualty to poolside
- Perform vital First Aid, including CPR and AED
Assessment
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award course requires 100% attendance. To pass the award, candidates are required to complete an assessment that demonstrates their knowledge and understanding of the topics, as well as practical demonstrations of first aid and pool rescue skills.
Terms & Conditions
The following terms apply to all bookings made through the website www.swimmingpooltraining.co.uk
In the case of request for transfer:
More than 4 weeks before commencement date first transfer at no charge, subsequent transfer, 25% of amount charged
Between 2 - 4 weeks before Commencement date 25% of amount charged
Less than 2 weeks before Commencement date 50% of amount charged
In the case of cancellation:
More than 4 weeks before commencement date Full Refund
Between 2 - 4 weeks before Commencement date 50% of amount charged
Less than 2 weeks before Commencement date 100% of amount charged
In the case of late attendance for course
Less than 15 minutes from the stated time of the start of each day. Delegate will be allowed to continue with the course but maybe required to stay behind at the end of the day to complete any assessment/paperwork or learning
More than 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes from the stated time of the start of each day Will be at the Tutors discretion whether the learner will be able to continue. The learner must have contacted the tutor prior to the official start time . The tutors decision is non negotiable . If the leaner is unable to continue, they will forfeit any money paid or invoiced.
More than 30 minutes from the stated start time. The learner will not be able to continue with the course and will forfeit any money paid or invoiced .
In all cases, notice of cancellation must be confirmed in writing addressed to the contact details on the booking confirmation email.
None completion of online module prior to attending practical skills
You will need to book another course at a charge of 50% of amount charged.