Swimming Pool Emergency Responder Award
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).
Who is the course for?
Any staff employed at the venue, e.g.
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Receptionists
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Spa hosts
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Chefs
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Waiting staff
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Housekeeping
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Maintenance staff
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Duty managers
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Gym staff
Candidates must:
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Be able to swim on front and back
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Be able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool and climb out without help and without using steps or ladders (where venue design permits)
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Be ages 16 or older at the beginning of the course
Course Content:
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is 12 hours in duration and deliverable within two days.
Topics covered during the course include;
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Section One – The Emergency Rescuers Role, Pool Safety Operating Procedures and Safety Information
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Section Two – Responding to an Emergency and the Emergency Action Plan
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Section Three – CPR, First Aid and AED
Training and assessment for the course is through satisfactorily demonstrating practical skills learnt and candidates must successfully pass all sections to attain the qualification.
To run this course we will need access to a training room and use of a swimming pool.
Once completed the qualification lasts for two years and responders will need to attend annual refresher training to ensure that they are up to date with any new changes and are fully competent within their role.
What does this course Cost?
This two day course can be run at your own business premises. All that is required is a room, with enough space, and use of a swimming pool.
The maximum number of candidates on each course is 12 at a cost of £950 which includes all tuition, materials and certificates.
We can also add extra qualifications onto this (for example Emergency First Aid at Work) in order to get you the best trained responders for your business.
If you do not want all 12 spaces there is an option to pay per person at a cost of £150 each or you can get a better deal by choose to be a host for the course. Please contact us for more information.