Water Safety Training
We deliver water safety training for professionals working on or near water, serving construction, ecology, surveying, local authority, and wildlife sectors nationwide.
Working with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), we provide nationally recognised certification through online learning, our outdoor river training facilities, or on-site at your location.
What Qualifications Can I Do?
2 Hours In-personRLSS UK Water Rescue Equipment Training
3 Hours Online or In-personRLSS UK Module 1
1 Day In-personRLSS UK Module 1 with Annex G
2 Days In-personRLSS UK Module 2
Module 2 progressively develops the student to be confident in and around water. As well as learning how to read the water, the student will practice non-buoyant rescues including wading rescues and self-rescue techniques appropriate to the risk, bank-based rescues, and shallow water crossings. Suited for river surveyors, ecology teams, and environment engineers.3 Hours Online or In-personRLSS UK Coastal Waterways Module
RLSS UK Water Safety Training DEFRA Aligned
The RLSS UK water safety training DEFRA-aligned courses aim to be a leading suite of awards designed to equip anyone working in, on or near water with essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about managing water safety. The awards are suitable for employers in a wide range of industries, including contract work, teaching (field trips), construction, environmental health, leisure and emergency services that require their workforce to operate safely in or near water.
RLSS UK Water Safety Training Specifications
RLSS UK Module 1 - Water and Flood Awareness
Cost: From £75 (Including VAT)
Duration: 3 Hours
Who is it for? People whose job or task requires them to work near water but without having to enter it.
Minimum Age: Age 16 +
Valid For: 1 Year
Exam Type / Duration: Oral questioning.
Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None, Beginner.
Course Information: Upon completion of the course, participants will be aware of the hazards associated with water and have the knowledge to carry out basic land-based (Shout, Reach, and Throw) rescue techniques. Have a working knowledge of the risks associated with water and know the basic principles and safety measures required to keep yourself and your colleagues safe. This course includes PPE and rescue equipment training for working near water, including throw bags, telescopic poles, and life jacket training.
RLSS UK Module 1 with Annex G
Cost: £250 per person (Includes VAT)
Duration: 7 Hours
Who is it for? For those who support the wider response to water and flood incidents in a non-rescue role and have appropriate PPE.
Minimum Age: Age 16 +
Valid For: 3 Years
Exam Type / Duration: Oral questioning, dynamic risk assessment, water-based throw bag demonstration, types of swim and wading.
Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None, Beginner.
Course Information: Upon completion of this course, participants will be aware of the hazards associated with water and have the knowledge to carry out basic land-based (Shout, Reach, and Throw) rescue techniques. Have a working knowledge of the risks associated with water and know the basic principles and safety measures required to keep yourself and your colleagues safe.
This includes experience in how to rescue and control yourself in moving water, the use of PPE, throw bags, telescopic poles, and life jacket training in the water.
RLSS UK Module 2 - Water and Flood First Responder
Cost: £370 per person (Includes VAT)
Duration: 14 Hours
Who is it for? Any person or employee whose task requires them to either enter the water or be at risk of water entry as part of their daily job or task.
Minimum Age: Age 16 +
Valid For: 3 Years
Exam Type / Duration: Oral questioning, dynamic risk assessment, practical assessment of rescue skills.
Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None, Beginner.
Course Information: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to implement on-site safety risk assessments, have a working knowledge of the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, set up an emergency action plan, and coordinate emergency procedures. This will include experience in how to move, rescue, and control yourself and your team in moving water, the use of PPE and rescue equipment, including throw bags, telescopic poles, and life jacket training in the water.
Calendar
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RLSS UK Water Rescue Equipment Training
RLSS UK Module 1
RLSS UK Module 1 with Annex G
RLSS UK Module 2
Locations
We run water safety training across the UK and have the ability to bring the training to your site or office. We currently utilize our training establishment in Bristol, and Wiltshire as well as our outreach training sites in Devon, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, and North Yorkshire.
By having our own specialist water safety training site and our outreach training locations, we are able to give our students a genuine outdoor river environment to replicate real working locations and a variety of conditions.
Online Training
Get your team certified with our industry-leading online RLSS UK Module 1 Course, delivered live by qualified instructors. Our interactive virtual classroom reduces training time and costs while cutting your carbon footprint. As the first UK training centre to develop DEFRA and RLSS UK online courses, we're trusted by major organisations nationwide. Weekly open courses and private group sessions available.
Group Bookings
We offer competitive group rates and can deliver training at your site or office nationwide. We work around your schedule wherever possible. View our calendar for open courses or contact bookings@bristolmaritime.co.uk to arrange a group booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the link to see the water safety training frequently asked questions. If you find that the answer to your question isn't there please contact us on 0117 929 1153 or at bookings@bristolmaritime.co.uk
