SILVER WATER SAFETY

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What you will learn

  1. Perform a safe entry wearing T-shirt and shorts, swim 200 metres on the front, tread water for 3 minutes, collect a buoyant aid and show the huddle position for 2 minutes then swim 100 metres with the aid and climb out unassisted.
  2. Tread water for 2 minutes wearing T-shirt, long sleeved jumper or sweatshirt and shorts.
  3. Float in a supine position for 1 minute wearing Tshirt, long sleeved jumper or sweatshirt and shorts.
  4. Perform a feet first and a head first surface dive wearing T-shirt, long sleeved jumper or sweatshirt and shorts.
  5. Swim 10 metres lifesaving backstroke and 20 metres sidestroke.
  6. Simulate the actions of an injured swimmer with head injury and then with an arm injury.
  7. Perform a throwing rescue over 8 metres using an appropriate rope.
  8. Wade 5 metres to rescue an injured swimmer using an appropriate buoyant aid.
  9. Explain the H.E.L.P. and Huddle position and when and why they would be used.