Water Safety Awareness Award (General & Pool)
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There are no prerequisites for entry to the course. Award Certificate Validity two years
Course Name:
Water Safety Awareness Award (General & Pool)
Course Price:
Available on request
Short Description:
The aim of this Award is to enable personnel to have an awareness of the dangers, practical training in working safely and dealing with emergencies while working in an aquatic environment.Course Type:
IS Powerboat & Water Safety
Full Description:
Presentation Content.
• Drowning Statistics
• General outline of common Hazards associated with aquatic environments including:
• Beach & Surf
• Quays, jetties, harbours, bridges
• Boating
• Rivers & Estuaries
• Flooding and fast water
• Reservoirs & Lakes
• Controlled water channels and power stations
• Water Supply Pumping Stations
• Slurry pits, Sewerage Works
• Infections, water borne diseases
• Sun & Hypothermia
• Legal Aspects of Health and Safety
• Personal Safety
• Simple Rescue Techniques and Rescue Equipment
• Personal Flotation Devices
Practical Content.
Classroom.
Basic Life Support (BLS) practice
Pool.
Entries, movement in water, wading,
Turning from prone to supine and supine to prone
Simple Rescue Techniques, use of safety equipment
Personal Flotation Devices practice.
Assuming HELP and HUDDLE positions.
Minimum Training Hours
The minimum course time for candidates to complete the course is 5 hours.
Assessment
The candidate subject to continual assessment shall complete practical content to an acceptable standard.
1. BLS
2. Pool
The Water Safety Awareness Award courses will be provided by Irish Water Safety Accredited personnel.
