Beach Lifeguard Award
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The aim of the IWS National Beach Lifeguard Award is to establish, a corps of dedicated and specifically trained personnel, for the patrol of our beaches
Preferred entry level is Rescue 2 Award of Irish Water Safety
Objectives
To train and assess for competencies in: -
Specification:
Part A Land Practical – includes BLS (Basic Life Support)
Part B Pool Practical
Part C Open Water Practical
All sections should be completed within a four-month period. PARTS A and B must be successfully completed before training commences for PART C.
NOTE: Part C must be carried out on a beach. A beach is defined as an area of foreshore, open to the sea or ocean.
Test Items
Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
Unit 1 – Land Practical
BLS 3 and two-operator CPR (theory and practice). An approved resuscitation manekin must be used.
A written test of 20 questions on First Aid with emphasis on Aquatic First Aid based on the IWS National Beach Lifeguard Manual
A written test based on the IWS National Beach Lifeguard Manual which must include the following elements:
Authority, Administration Structure, Log Books, Accident Reports, Public Relations and Press.
Beach Patrol System, Observation Techniques, Signals, Communications with Public and Emergency Rescue Services.
Lifeguard duties and personal presentation.
Knowledge of Patrol Area: Surf conditions, currents, beach topography, winds, tides, temperature and weather conditions.
Legal requirements, health and safety at work. Personal responsibilities and legal implications.
First Aid specific for Lifeguards.
N.O.P. (Normal Operation Plan) Theory and E.A.P. (Emergency Action Plan) Theory.
The preparation of an N.O.P. and an E.A.P. by the candidate for a beach designated by the Examiner.
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Unit 2 – Pool Practical
To assess the candidates basic fitness, and rescue skills in a controlled environment prior to assessment in open water. Failure in this section prohibits progression to Section C.
400 metres swim consisting of 200 metres Front Crawl and 200 metres Breast Stroke. (Time not more than 10 minutes.)
Swim 100 metres Lifesaving Side Stroke and 100 metres Inverted Breaststroke.
Swim 100 metres to a conscious casualty and tow 100 metres Fins should be used.
Swim to a conscious casualty and carry cross-chest 100 metres.
Candidate will pick up three objects from the bottom of the pool. (Max. depth 2 metres). The objects will be 3 metres apart.
Candidates will swim 10 metres underwater, surface and take 12 seconds rest and repeat the underwater swim three times continuously with a 12 seconds rest between swims.
Demonstrate three releases and two defensive actions as specified by the Examiner. Distance 10 metres.
Show ability to cope with two interlocked subjects in deep water.
Take a Rescue Tube or Can Buoy and swim 100 metres to a floating casualty, who may be considered to be unconscious and not breathing. Demonstrate deep water supported E.A.R. and return 100 metres. Direct and land casualty with assistance from trained helpers, placing in recovery position.
Demonstrate ability to deal with a Spinal Injury Casualty as specified by the Examiner.
Any item required by the Examiner as set out in the relevant handbooks of the IWS.
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Unit 3 -Beach/Outdoor Pactical
Candidate will run 400 metres along the beach to waters edge carrying a Can Buoy or Rescue Tube and Fins. Swim to a marker 100 metres from waist depth and return to shoreline within 8 minutes.
The candidate will rescue a conscious co-operative casualty 100 metres from waist deep water using a Can Buoy or Rescue Tube and Fins.
The candidate will perform a rescue on an unconscious casualty 150 metres from waist deep water, using a rescue board or rescue ski, demonstrating EAR using the equipment and returning to shore with the casualty.
The candidate will perform a rescue on a casualty 50m. from waist deep water using a cross-chest carry. (No aids to be used).
The candidate will rescue three casualties, the condition and actions of each will be unrevealed. One casualty will be 15 metres from waist deep water and the remaining two will be within their respective depths. No casualty will be more than 50 metres from the water edge. The candidate will direct and carry out the rescues with the assistance of one other candidate. On completion, the candidate will explain the reasons for the actions they took and the directions that they gave to the second candidate.
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More pages:
The aim of the IWS National Beach Lifeguard Award is to establish, a corps of dedicated and specifically trained personnel, for the patrol of our beaches
Preferred entry level is Rescue 2 Award of Irish Water Safety
Objectives
To train and assess for competencies in: -
- Fitness, knowledge, judgement and self-discipline.
- Ability to observe and patrol a beach area.
- Abilities to render first aid and work as a team member.
- To deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Specification:
Part A Land Practical – includes BLS (Basic Life Support)
Part B Pool Practical
Part C Open Water Practical
All sections should be completed within a four-month period. PARTS A and B must be successfully completed before training commences for PART C.
NOTE: Part C must be carried out on a beach. A beach is defined as an area of foreshore, open to the sea or ocean.
Test Items
Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
Unit 1 – Land Practical
BLS 3 and two-operator CPR (theory and practice). An approved resuscitation manekin must be used.
A written test of 20 questions on First Aid with emphasis on Aquatic First Aid based on the IWS National Beach Lifeguard Manual
A written test based on the IWS National Beach Lifeguard Manual which must include the following elements:
Authority, Administration Structure, Log Books, Accident Reports, Public Relations and Press.
Beach Patrol System, Observation Techniques, Signals, Communications with Public and Emergency Rescue Services.
Lifeguard duties and personal presentation.
Knowledge of Patrol Area: Surf conditions, currents, beach topography, winds, tides, temperature and weather conditions.
Legal requirements, health and safety at work. Personal responsibilities and legal implications.
First Aid specific for Lifeguards.
N.O.P. (Normal Operation Plan) Theory and E.A.P. (Emergency Action Plan) Theory.
The preparation of an N.O.P. and an E.A.P. by the candidate for a beach designated by the Examiner.
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Unit 2 – Pool Practical
To assess the candidates basic fitness, and rescue skills in a controlled environment prior to assessment in open water. Failure in this section prohibits progression to Section C.
400 metres swim consisting of 200 metres Front Crawl and 200 metres Breast Stroke. (Time not more than 10 minutes.)
Swim 100 metres Lifesaving Side Stroke and 100 metres Inverted Breaststroke.
Swim 100 metres to a conscious casualty and tow 100 metres Fins should be used.
Swim to a conscious casualty and carry cross-chest 100 metres.
Candidate will pick up three objects from the bottom of the pool. (Max. depth 2 metres). The objects will be 3 metres apart.
Candidates will swim 10 metres underwater, surface and take 12 seconds rest and repeat the underwater swim three times continuously with a 12 seconds rest between swims.
Demonstrate three releases and two defensive actions as specified by the Examiner. Distance 10 metres.
Show ability to cope with two interlocked subjects in deep water.
Take a Rescue Tube or Can Buoy and swim 100 metres to a floating casualty, who may be considered to be unconscious and not breathing. Demonstrate deep water supported E.A.R. and return 100 metres. Direct and land casualty with assistance from trained helpers, placing in recovery position.
Demonstrate ability to deal with a Spinal Injury Casualty as specified by the Examiner.
Any item required by the Examiner as set out in the relevant handbooks of the IWS.
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Unit 3 -Beach/Outdoor Pactical
Candidate will run 400 metres along the beach to waters edge carrying a Can Buoy or Rescue Tube and Fins. Swim to a marker 100 metres from waist depth and return to shoreline within 8 minutes.
The candidate will rescue a conscious co-operative casualty 100 metres from waist deep water using a Can Buoy or Rescue Tube and Fins.
The candidate will perform a rescue on an unconscious casualty 150 metres from waist deep water, using a rescue board or rescue ski, demonstrating EAR using the equipment and returning to shore with the casualty.
The candidate will perform a rescue on a casualty 50m. from waist deep water using a cross-chest carry. (No aids to be used).
The candidate will rescue three casualties, the condition and actions of each will be unrevealed. One casualty will be 15 metres from waist deep water and the remaining two will be within their respective depths. No casualty will be more than 50 metres from the water edge. The candidate will direct and carry out the rescues with the assistance of one other candidate. On completion, the candidate will explain the reasons for the actions they took and the directions that they gave to the second candidate.
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