RLSS UK Water Safety Training – DEFRA-aligned Trainer Assessor (TA)

Prerequisites to Become an RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessor (TA)

There are two levels of Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessors.

To deliver these awards: 

• DEFRA Module 1: Water & Flood Awareness
• DEFRA Module 1 with Annex G: Water and Flood Non-rescue Support Operations
• DEFRA Module 2: Water & Flood First Responder
• Coastal Waterways Module 1: Coastal Water Awareness

You are required to:

1) Hold a valid RLSS UK TA Core (3 days)
2) RLSS UK Water Safety Training TA DEFRA 2 Specialism (2 days) (or previous NWSMP DEFRA TA Specialism)
3) Hold and maintain either DEFRA Module 2: Water and Flood First Responder or DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician (from any training provider)
4) Hold and maintain a current First Aid qualification (or equivalent)
5) Hold a current RLSS UK 'Licence' to Operate' Membership. 

To deliver this award:

• DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician

Must have already completed:
1) Hold a valid RLSS UK TA Core (3 days)
2) RLSS UK Water Safety Training TA DEFRA 2 Specialism (2-days) *not probationary status

Must maintain:
3) Hold and maintain DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician qualification
4) Hold and maintain a current First Aid qualification (or equivalent)
5) Hold a current RLSS UK 'Licence' to Operate' Membership. 

Must complete:

6) RLSS UK Water Safety Training DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician qualification Specialism (2-day course)