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SA
Water VACSWIM
PLEASE NOTE: AMENDMENTS TO VACSWIM LEVELS 1-7
VACSWIM LEVELS 1-7
Level 1 (5 – 7yrs)
Aquatic Competencies
Water Safety Knowledge
Sun Smart, water depth, pool rules, land marking
Survival Techniques
Survival roll & recovery
Buoyant object hold (30 seconds)
Rescue Techniques
Observe reach rescue
Level 2 (6 – 8yrs)
Aquatic Competencies
Slide entry & exit
Submerge whole body, resurface & return to standing position
Recover object – waist deep water
Back float (unassisted 5 seconds) & recover
Front float (unassisted 5 seconds) & recover
Kick on back 5m (floatation device)
Kick on front 5m (kickboard)
Swim 5m – water recovery stroke
Submerge face in water (without bubbles) - Demonstrating breath control
Water Safety Knowledge
Sun Smart, unsafe behaviours, aquatic dangers
Survival techniques
Buoyant objects
Rescue techniques
Perform reach & throw rescue
Level 3 (7 -9yrs)
Aquatic Competencies
Foot first entry
Underwater swim 2m- submerge whole body
Back float (10 seconds) & recover
Front float (10 seconds) & recover
Swim unaided 20m
Swim 10m freestyle & backstroke
Swim 5m survival backstroke (head height water)
Breathing techniques (kickboard)
Water Safety Knowledge
Unsafe behaviours, aquatic dangers
Survival Skills
Accidental entry & recovery, survival sequence, object recovery, sculling & tread water
Rescue Techniques
Perform reach & throw rescue
Level 4 (8 -10yrs)
Aquatic Competencies
Swim 5m – water participants height
Surface dive
Underwater swim – submerge entire body
Object recovery – water participants height
Swim 15m backstroke
Swim 10m survival backstroke
Swim 10m breaststroke
Swim 15m freestyle –breathing, arm & legs
Swim 40m-50m –any stroke
Water Safety Knowledge
Unsafe environment, sun protection, aquatic dangers
Survival Skills
Stride entry, survival sequence
Rescue Techniques
Rescue scenarios, reach & throw rescue & recovery
Level 5 (9-11yrs)
Aquatic Competencies
Swim 20m freestyle & backstroke
Swim 15m survival stroke
Swim 5m basic dolphin kick
Swim 10m basic side stroke
Deeper water swim 10m
Swim 50m-100m –any stroke continuously
Water Safety Knowledge
Unsafe environment, sun protection, aquatic dangers
Survival Skills
Shallow dive – water depth 1.8m
Surface dive, underwater swim, object recovery 1m apart
Survival sequence
Swim (long pants & long sleeve)
Correctly fit a PFD, demonstrate a PFD entry, float for 30 seconds and then climb out of deep water
Rescue techniques
Throw rescue-unweighted rope 5m
Advanced reach & throw rescue
Level 6 (10-12yrs)
Aquatic Competencies
All water entries
Swim 25m freestyle & backstroke
Swim 20m survival backstroke
Swim 20m breast stroke
Swim 15m side stroke
Swim 10m dolphin kick combining arms & legs
Deeper water swim 15m
Swim 75m-200m– any stroke continuously
Perform egg beater kick with arms
Water Safety Knowledge
Dangerous scenarios, safety issues aquatic environments
Survival Techniques
Surface dive, underwater swim, object recovery 2m apart
Survival strokes &reach rescue
Survival sequence
Correctly fit PFD while treading water and then swim 10 meters using survival strokes
Recue Techniques
Dry rescue
Rescue sequence
Level 7 (11-13yrs)
Aquatic Competencies
All water entries
Swim 50m freestyle
Swim 30m backstroke
Swim 20m side stroke
Swim 25m breast stroke
Swim 10m butterfly combining arms & legs
Swim 150m-250m –any stroke continuously
Egg beater kick (using legs only)
Water Safety Knowledge
Injury treatment aquatic environments, aquatic dangers
Survival Techniques
Survival sequence
Correctly fit PFD while treading water and then swim 25 meters using survival strokes
Rescue techniques
Rescue sequence
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RLSSA-SA SENIOR & ADVANCED
The SA Water VACSWIM program will utilise the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA-SA) Higher Awards at selected locations and Surf Living Saving SA (SLSSA) awards which will provide children with opportunities to develop a range of skills in water safety, competence and confidence in the water, improvement in swimming strokes, and personal survival activities and emergency procedures. The program will be conducted at approximately 155 locations across South Australia. School age children over the age of five years (as at 5th January 2009) are eligible to participate in the program.
RLSSA Senior & Advanced Awards
Dry Rescue – Wade Rescue – Accompanied Rescue Cost $5.00each for certificate
Dry Rescue
Theory, reach rescues, rope throws, initiative.
Wade Rescue
Theory, EAR resuscitation, reach rescue, rope throws, wade rescues, survival skills, initiative, swim 100 metres in 5 mins.
Accompanied Rescue
Theory, EAR resuscitation, getting help, wade & resuscitation, slide in entry, stirrup lift, defensive techniques, accompanied rescue, underwater search, surface dive, initiative.
Senior Awards
Advanced levels of RLSSA-SA lifesaving awards, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Award of Merit and Distinction. All of these awards except Bronze Star need a double lesson and extra fees will apply for candidates wishing to complete their examinations. Candidates must be 14years of age to participate in Bronze Medallion or upwards. These fees are to be paid in the second week of the program.
Awards may not be completed in the 9 days of the SA Water VACSWIM 2006 program but candidates can contact the RLSSA-SA office to arrange to complete the award.
BS Bronze Star – Cost $20
Theory, EAR resuscitation, dry rescues, rescue & resuscitation, accompanied rescue, give clear instructions, defensive techniques, tow, stride entry, compact jump, stirrup lift, underwater search, initiative rescue of 1 person, survival – long pants & shirt, float, tread water 1 min, PFD swim 50m, HELP position, swim 300m.
BM Bronze Medallion – Cost $30
Theory, CPR resuscitation, reach rescue, rope throw, timed toe 50m swim, 50m tow in 3 min.15 sec, timed swim 400m in 13 mins. Survival skills, accompanied rescue, wade, defensive techniques, land person, spinal injury, search & rescue, initiative rescue of 2 people.
BC Bronze Cross – Cost $35
Theory, CPR resuscitation, timed tow 50m swim + 50m tow in 3 mins, timed swim 600m in 17 mins, defence and escape, spinal injury, underwater search, rescue and resuscitate, land person, recovery position, initiative rescue of 2 people.
Award of Merit – Cost $65
Theory, oxygen resuscitation, timed tow 75m swim + 75m tow in 3 mins, timed swim 800m in 21 mins, defence and escape, spinal injury, underwater search, rescue and resuscitate, initiative rescue of 3 people.
Distinction – Cost $70
Theory, oxygen resuscitation, swim 800m in 19 mins, separate two locked swimmers, rescue and emergency care, initiative rescue of 2 people, spinal injury, rescue and resuscitate, EAR in water, tow and land, CPR, initiative rescue of 4 people.
More information on RLSSA-SA awards can be obtained by visiting the RLSSA-SA web site www.rlssa.org.au
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SLSSA - SURF AND SURVIVE
Stage 1
Sun safety, enter water to waist deep, be able to breathe out while face is underwater, submerge head completely, leave water safely, recover from front/back glide to standing position. Beach safety and surf awareness, float for 30 seconds holding rescue flotation aid then recover to a standing position. Using a kickboard, kick legs to travel 3 metres.
Stage 2
Sun safety, Duck under broken wave or duck dive in chest depth touching bottom with hands. Beach safety and surf awareness, demonstrate 2 floats, tread water for 15 seconds, demonstrate sculling for 30 seconds holding rescue tube or flotation device throw to candidate. Swim for 5 metres. Using flotation aid introduce front crawl arm movements.
Stage 3
Sun safety. Beach safety and surf awareness. Tread water/sculling then float for 30 seconds. Introduction of survival strokes, elementary backstroke, side stroke and breast-stroke. Body surfing skills. Rescues identifying emergency measures. Swim 15 metres using front/back crawl.
Stage 4
Sun safety. Beach safety and surf awareness. Swim 15 metres of any survival stroke and tread water for 30 seconds. Enter ocean with correct technique for diving through broken waves. Body surf back to shore. From above head depth, surface dive and collect handful of sand. Explain, demonstrate and practice paddling foam surfboard and its use in supporting a person in difficulty. Swim minimum of 25 metres, breast-stroke/side stroke/front or back crawl. Understand principles of first aid and resuscitation.
Stage 5
Sun safety. Beach safety and surf awareness. Dressed in bathers, t-shirt and shorts, tread water for 1 minute and swim for 25 metres using any stroke. Enter the ocean through waves and body surf back to shore. Demonstrate ability to help effect a rescue using foam surfboard. Run/Swim/Run - 25m/25m/25m. Combination of strokes allowed. Further develop principles of first aid and resuscitation.
Stage 6
Sun safety. Beach safety and surf awareness. Swim 40 metres using survival strokes. Discuss and practice rescues. Run/Swim/Run - 25m/25m/25m using front crawl. Perform first aid and resuscitation.
Stage 7
Sun safety. Beach safety and surf awareness. Answer 5 questions on surf awareness. Swim 100 metres using survival strokes, can change strokes after every 25metres. Demonstrate board rescue and return to shore with patient. Run/Swim/Run - 50m/50m/50m using 50m front crawl and 50m of any survival stroke. Continue first aid and resuscitation by introducing EAR.
Stage 8
Sun safety. Beach safety and surf awareness. Answer 10 questions on Life Saving knowledge and Emergency Care. Swim 150 metres using survival strokes. Demonstrate board and tube rescue and return to shore with patient. Perform patient approaches, releases and escape methods. Run/Swim/Run - 50m/75m/50m. Continue first aid and resuscitation by practicing EAR, bleeding and marine stings, knowledge of emergency procedures.
Stage 9
Sun safety. Beach safety and surf awareness. Answer 15 questions on Life Saving knowledge, First Aid, Resuscitation and Surf Awareness. Swim 200 metres using survival strokes. Float for 2 minutes. Demonstrate a rescue without equipment, returning to shore with patient. Discuss deep water resuscitation and practice using tube or board. Run/Swim/Run - 100m/75m/100m. Continue first aid and resuscitation.
Stage 10
Sun safety and surf awareness. Answer 24 questions. Demonstrate signals and describe patrol information. Perform a board rescue including deep water resuscitation, perform a tube rescue including deep water resuscitation. Perform other rescue methods. Complete Run/Swim/Run - 100m/100m/100m in 5 minutes. Perform first aid and resuscitation techniques.
The $4 SLSSA fee per participant (up to maximum $12 per family) contributes to the provision of equipment at the Location and includes a Surf & Survive log book (if required).
PLEASE NOTE: The $4 (GST free) SLSSA fee includes a Surf and Survive log book.
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CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY
Children with a disability are encouraged to participate in the SA Water VACSWIM program.
The instructor in charge should be consulted when enrolling a child with a disability. If participation is conditional upon special precautions being taken, the child can attend classes only if additional supervision can be arranged through consultation between the instructor in charge and the parent or caregiver This will ensure a responsible person is keeping the child under observation at all times. Please indicate on the enrolment form if your child is regarded as having a disability and attach a note explaining the assistance your child may require.
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