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This should be read alongside\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/9b5-water-based-activities/#9b.5.9\u0022 title=\u00229b.5 Water based activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5.9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW237327440 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.5.9\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW237327440 BCX8\u0022\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ESwimming in class C waters\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003EThose providing safety cover for a Scout swimming activity in class C waters (including swimming pools) where there are no operating guidelines in force must meet these requirements:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERisk assessment\u003C/strong\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E- conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of the situation and make informed decisions as to the management of the activity. 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If the safety cover feels at any stage that the risks are too high then the activity should be stopped.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnvironmental factors\u003C/strong\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E- assess factors such as weather, water temperature, flow, and water pollution to determine a suitable duration of activity.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ESwimming ability\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F- have sufficient swimming ability to conduct effective rescues should the need arise. Therefore, they should be a strong enough swimmer for the location and water conditions with the ability to keep themselves and a casualty afloat during a rescue.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ERescues\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F- be capable recovering a casualty or swimmer in distress. This requires the knowledge of suitable rescue techniques. These should be appropriate to the location and equipment available.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003EEquipment\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F- be capable of using suitable rescue equipment for the location being used. This needs to be available and on hand for the safety cover to use.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00226\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ESwimming area\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F- clearly define the swimming area and communicate this to the group in an appropriate way. This may include the use of markers, flags etc. When deciding on the swimming area consider the ability of the group, safety cover, other users in the area, winds, water movement etc.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00227\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ECommunication\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F- clearly communicate with the group. This needs to be included in any briefing given so that the swimmers are aware of the signals for exiting the water, swimming area etc.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00228\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003EAccess\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F- make sure access for the swimmers to enter and exit the waters. Access to the water must be possible to conduct a rescue or recovery should it not be possible form the edge of the water.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00229\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EManage\u202Fthe group effectively whilst the group is in the water\u003C/strong\u003E -\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E this will include; adequate briefings prior to the group entering the water, defining a suitable swimming area and communication whilst the group is swimming.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u002210\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ERatios\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F- provide adequate cover based on the ratio identified in the risk assessment and make sure that additional volunteer supervision is provided in line with the section ratios for outdoor activities (see\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/9a1-preparation-generic-rules-and-definitions-for-all-activities/#9a.1.2\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u00229a.1 Preparation, generic rules and definitions for all activities\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9a.1.2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EPOR 9a.1.2\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E).\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003EIt may be that you have access to someone with a formal lifeguarding qualification who will act as your safety cover for the above. If this is the case they must be capable of fulfilling these guidelines. Suitable qualifications should be appropriate for the water being used i.e. pool or open, and include:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr class=\u0022SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00227\u0022 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SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559683\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ERLSS National Water Safety Management Programme (NWSMP)RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559682\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ERLSS National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00222\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559682\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003ERLSS Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW199668119 BCX8\u0022\u003EThis qualification can be recorded on my membership section of scouts.org.uk under \u2018My Qualifications\u2019.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003ESwimming \u2013 Water activity permit holders\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003EWhen providing safety cover for swimming under a water activity permit you must meet these requirements:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper 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class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013 follow the guidance for swimming in class C waters as detailed above.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003ERatios\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013 you must operate with the same size group (or smaller) as you do under your permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003EClass of water\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u2013 you may operate on equal or lower classifications of water but not higher, and the suitability of the waters for swimming should also be considered prior to the activity taking place.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003EPersonal flotation devices\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013 all permit holders supervising swimming activities must make sure that all participants are wearing appropriately fitting buoyancy aids (see \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/water-safety-buoyancy-aids-and-lifejackets/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003EWater Safety F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003ES120603\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E). This requirement does not apply to those with SCUBA diving or Snorkelling permits, where no personal flotation device is required for the permitted activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003ELocation of permit holder\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86138037 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013 the permit holder must position themselves in a suitable place to monitor all swimmers and effectively conduct rescues should they be required.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003ESwimming \u2013 Formal\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003Equalification\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003EThose providing safety cover for swimming in B1 waters and higher using formal qualifications must have the qualifications listed in\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/9b5-water-based-activities/#9b.5.9.3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u00229b.5 Water based activities\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5.9.3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.5.9.3\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E(or an equivalent or higher qualification)\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003ENote that those holding the RLSS NWSMP Beach Unit or River Unit may provide safety cover for flat water swimming activities but those holding only the Flat Water Unit may not provide safety cover for beach or river swimming activities.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003EThose holding the Beach Unit may not provide safety cover for swimming in moving inland waters.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW169329441 BCX8\u0022\u003EThose holding the River Unit may not provide safety cover for swimming in the sea.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003EEquivalent\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003Equalifications\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003EFor reference a list is provided below which covers some of the most widely available courses considered to be of equivalent or higher to the RLSS Water Safety Management Programme (as required in B1 waters and above). This is not a definitive list:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003ERLSS National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 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data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003ERLSS Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003ESLSGB National Vocational Beach Lifeguard (NVBLQ)\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul 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Lifeguard\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00227\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003EPaddle UK Simmer Safety and Rescue\u0026nbsp; Award\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003ENote:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00225\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003ELifesaving awards such as the Bronze Cross and Silver Cross are not equivalent qualifications.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00225\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140263532 BCX8\u0022\u003EPool based qualifications such as the Bronze Medallion and the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) are not equivalent 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