RLSS Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification
Open water swimming is one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK. The OWL qualification has been specifically designed to equip Open Water Lifeguards with the skills required to supervise and provide rescue cover for planned, organised and risk assessed activities in still or non-tidal water.
The OWL course requires a minimum of 18 hours of training followed by a practical assessment.
Course Pre-Requisites:
Every candidate attending an OWL course must:
Be 16-years-old or over at the time of assessment
Be competent and confident in open water
Be able to submerge under the water confidently
Be able to swim at least 400 metres in a pool/open water, swimming continuously on their front and showing urgency.
Course Content:
There are three sections to the course, and a candidate must pass all three to attain the qualification.
The Open Water Lifeguard, environment, hazards and supervision
Responding to an emergency and taking action
CPR and First Aid
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