SwimSafer - Stage 1 

 

Entries & Exits

Enter the water safely and confidently with slide-In entry and exit using ladder and from pool edge.

 

Sculling & Body Orientation

Recover from a face down float or glide to a standing position

Recover from a back float or glide to a standing position

Introduction to Floatation Survival Technique

 

Underwater Skills

Submerge in waist depth water, open eyes and blow bubbles.

 

Movement/Swimming/Strokes

Swim: Any stroke Forward movement 10 metres

Intro to Backward movement 5 metres

 

Survival & Activity skills

Support body in an upright position and signal distress.Grasp a flotation aid thrown for support Be pulled to safety, wearing clothing, correctly fit a PFD, jump into the water, float for 30 seconds and then climb out of deep water.

 

Rescue Skills

None

 

Knowledge

Rules of behaviour in, on or near the water. Water safety knowledge at a swimming pool.