The outcomes of this Award should be performed without goggles and
wearing 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 is in trouble,
call 999