RLSS UK Water Safety Training
The RLSS UK Water Safety Training DEFRA-aligned program aims 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.
The RLSS UK Water Safety Training DEFRA-aligned modules meet the requirements of the DEFRA Flood Rescue Concept of Operations and the module learning outcomes.
RLSS UK Water Safety Training Specifications
RLSS UK Module 1 - Flood and Water Awareness
Cost: £75 Online or £95 Shore-based (Includes 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, reach and rescue 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. May be preceded by DEFRA Module 1 Water Safety Awareness.
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 moving, rescuing, and controlling 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.
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RLSS UK Module 1
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