The NEW Swimmer Safety and Rescue course is now available and aims to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved. This could include cover at an event, supervising swimmers at an aquapark or managed venues that offer open water swimming.
Throughout the interactive, practical sessions, candidates will explore a range of modules including the swimming environment, working as part of a team, as well as supporting swimmers.
The course is aimed at anyone over the age of 16, using any craft. Due to the paddling environment and craft control required to complete the course, candidates should hold a minimum of a BCAB Personal Performance Award or equivalent skill level.
‘Due to the increase in popularity of open water swimming, aqua parks, and events that take place across the UK, it was so important for the Awarding Body to review its offer of training to those that provide swim safety cover from a paddlecraft.
The course is mainly practical and focuses on providing safety to those taking part in organised open water swimming sessions/events. The assessment ensures that anyone that gains certification has reached the appropriate standard to cover safety as part of a team.
Many thanks to the RLSS, Swim England and British Triathlon, as well as the Paddle UK Lifeguards, and specialists on the working group for their support in the development of this training course.’
Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications
Find out more here and by visiting your Delivery Centre website to book your upcoming course today.
- Canoe Association of Northern Ireland
- Canoe Wales
- Paddles Up Training (England and International)
- Scottish Canoe Association
Please note, this course will replace the existing Lifeguards SESA course.
