Bronze Stage 3
  • Demonstrate a reach rescue to a casualty 2m away
  • Throw a non-buoyant aid to a casualty 8m away
  • Enter shallow water and wade to a casualty 5m away
  • Throw a buoyant aid to the casualty. Instruct the casualty to kick their legs to the side.         Instruct your casualty how to get out of the water without using the steps.
  • Enter deep water safely and confidently. Swim continuously in clothing (long sleeved             top, trousers or a skirt) for 50m.
  • Tread water for 1 minute, then move backwards through the water 2m, sideways to the         left 2m, then sideways to the right for 2m, use your arms to signal for help.
  • Swim 50m continuously lifesaving backstroke with your head out of the water then,               using a buoyant aid hold the 'HELP' position for 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Remove all additional clothing
  • Scull head first on your back over 15m
  • Perform a feet first surface dive and swim underwater 5m before surfacing
  • Climb out in deep water without using the steps
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