The outcomes of this Award should be performed without goggles and light clothing (shorts and t-shirt)
- Perform a fall in entry.
- Float on the back for 60 seconds without floatation equipment and explain why this is important.
- Tread water for 30 seconds without floatation equipment.
- Perform a rotation of 360 degrees whilst treading water without floatation equipment.
- Signal for help whilst treading water without floatation equipment.
- Swim on the front for 10 metres, log roll onto the back and then rest for 60 seconds; return to an upright position to tread water.
- Swim 10 metres on the front, log roll and swim 10 metres on the back to a floating object.
- Swim for 10 metres towards the side of the pool using long arm front paddle (survival stroke).
- Fully submerge to the pool floor; rhythmically bounce from the pool floor to the surface to take a breath; re-submerge. Repeat four times.
- Demonstrate the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) with a floating object.
- Climb out from the side, without using the steps.
- Recite and show understanding of the four key water safety messages:
Always swim in a safe place. Always swim with an adult.
If you fall in, float, breathe, relax. If someone else in trouble, call 999