Rookie Gold Award

STAGE 1

1. Coil and throw a rope to a casualty 10m away and pull to
    the side, in less than 35 seconds.

2. ​Enter shallow water and wade to a casualty 8m away using a
    pole. Demonstrate a non-contact rescue. Instruct the casualty
    what to do. Place casualty in the Support Position then assist to
    land from deep water.

3. ​Demonstrate ant 2 from the following in clear deep water; fall-in
    contact jump or shallow dive.

4. Swim 50m continuously in clothing (swimwear, long sleaved shirt,
    trousers or a skirt) to a conscious weak swimmer, giving
    instructions. Tow the casualty 25m to a point of support using a
    non-contact tow in less than 3 minutes. Using the Support
    Position, assist the casualty to land.

​5. Swim 10m then demonstrate a reverse.

​6. Swim 10m then demonstrate a Standoff.

7. ​Swim 20m to an unconscious casualty. Surface dive and recover
    an object from 1m depth of water. At the surface, swap the object
    for an unconscious casualty. Turn the casualty and then perform
    a swim and tow for 20m using sidestroke returning to shallow
    water. This is a timed swim and must be completed in less than 2
    minutes and 30 seconds. Shout for help.

​8. Demonstrate Supported Rescue Breathing whilst waiting for help.

​9. Swim 400m continuously (including 2 lifesaving strokes of
    50m each)

​10. Using initiative, assist 2 casualties in difficulty up to 10m away
      from the side.

STAGE 2

1. Coil and throw a rope to a casualty 12m away and pull to the side,
    inless than 30 seconds.

​2. Using initiative, assist 2 casualties in difficulty up to 15m away in
    shallow water. A selection of rescue rescue aids will be available.
    Demonstrate non-contact rescues of both casualties. Instruct the
    casualties of what to do and assist to land. Treat for shock.

3. Following appropriate hand signals from land, swim up to 20m to
    a point where an unconscious casualty has disappeeared from
    sight in deep water. The pupil must be able to understand signals;
    attract attention, move to the left, move to the right, go further
    out, stay where you are, message understood, investigate object
    in the water and return to shore.

​4. (this item can continue directly after No.3) An unconscious
    casualty is lying face down in the water 20m away. Swim to the
    casualty. Turn the casualty over then perform a swim and tow for
    20m using Chin Tow or Cross Chest Tow back to deep water or a
    point beyond standing depth. Shout for help. Assess for normal
    breathing. Commence Support Breathing whilst waiting for help
   (for approximately 1 minute) With help then on the seen, place
    the casualty in the Support Position ready to land the casualty.
    STOP before any lifts are attempted. Explain what actions you
    would then take.

​5. Using any recognised competetive stroke, swim 400m
    continuously in less than 12 minutes.

STAGE 3

1. Swim 400m continuously in clothing(long sleeved top and trousers)
    using three different strokes. Each stroke must be performed
    continuously for a minimum of 100m (Lifesaving Backstroke,
    Sidestroke, Breaststroke and Front Crawl) in less than 15 minutes.
    Tread water for 2 minutes before removing additional clothing then
    continue to swim Sidestroke for 50m to a point of support in deep
    water. Climb out of deep water unaided.

​2. Swim 20m head up Front Crawl in less than 25 seconds to an
    unconscious casualty. Turn the casualty over then perform a
    swim and tow for 20m using the Extended Arm or Chin Tow.
    Shout for help. Assess tor normal breathing. Commence Support
    Rescue Breathing whilst waiting for help (for approximately 1
    minute). With help then on the scene, place the casualty in the
    Support Position ready to land the casualty. STOP before any lifts
    are attempted. Explain what actions you then take.

​3. Swim 20m to an unconscious casualty. Surface dive and swim at
    least 5m underwater to recover an object from 1m depth of
    water. At the surface swap the object for an unconscious casualty.
    Turn the casualty over then perform a swim and tow for 20m
    using Cross Chest Tow to shallow water. Shout for help. A time of
    2 minutes will be allowed from the start of the test to the point of
    which both the candidate and casualty are in a position of firm
    support.

4. Using appropriate hand signals from land, direct another
    swimmer to a point where an unconscious casualty has
    disappeared from sight in deep water. The pupil should be able
    to understand signals; attract attention, move to the left, move to
    the right, go further out, stay where you are, message
    understood, investigate object in the water and return to the shore.

​5. Complete the Rookie Life Support Award (this can also be delivered
    by the instructor using the materials in the Rookie Lifeguard
    Instructor pack)