Gold Stage 1
  • Coil and throw a rope to a casualty 10m away and pull to the side, in less than 35 seconds.
  • Enter shallow water and wade to a casualty 8m away. Using a pole, demonstrate a non-                 contact rescue. Instruct the casualty to hold the aid and what to do. Place in support                     position then assist to land from deep water.
  • Demonstrate any 2 from the following in deep clear water; fall-in, compact jump, or shallow         dive.
  • Swim 50m continuously in clothing (long sleeved shirt, trousers or a skirt) to a conscious             weak swimmer, head up and give instructions. Tow the casualty 25m to a point of support           using a non-contact tow. In less than 3 minutes using the support position, assist the                  casualty to land.
  • Swim 10m then demonstrate a reverse.
  • Swim 10m then demonstrate a standoff.
  • Swim 20m to an unconscious casualty. Surface dive and recover an object from 1m of                 water. At the surface swap the object for an unconscious casualty. Turn the casualty over             then perform a swim and tow for 20m using side-stoke returning to shallow water. Timed             swim for 2 min 30 sec. Then shout for help.
  • Demonstrate supported rescue breathing whilst waiting for help.
  • Swim 400m continuously (including 2 lifesaving stokes of 50m each).
  • Using initiative assist 2 casualties in difficulty up to 10m away from the side.

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