Lifesaving

Lifesavers is the leading drowning prevention organisation within the UK. Below are listed lifesaving awards the Society has developed over many years, each award has its own set of requirements to assist in turning bystanders into lifesavers. The following awards are not classed as lifeguarding qualifications and are completed in a pool-based environment.

	Junior Lifesaving Junior programmes offer awards for 8-13* (See Child Protection Policy). The programmes cover water safety, self-rescue, rescue and emergency response. The awards allow students to pace themselves, gain badges and certificates and progress through the various programmes.
	Lifesaving 1, Lifesaving 2 and Lifesaving 3 These awards introduce the basic skills for lifesaving and is good preparation for those considering Bronze Medallion. These awards also cover the GCSE Swimming requirements for PE as well as the Bronze level for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
	Bronze Medallion Recognised as the flagship award for lifesaving. Assists in developing fitness, knowledge, skill and judgement. The candidate pack contains all the resources for the Bronze Medallion and Lifesupport training. The successful candidate receives a medallion and certificate
	Award of Merit This is a progression from the Bronze Medallion and requires a proficient level of knowledge, understanding and practical ability. The successful candidate receives a medallion and certificate
	Distinction This is a progression from Award of Merit and requires an excellent level of knowledge, understanding and practical ability. The successful candidate receives a woven badge and certificate

Other lifesaving awards that are trained and assessed at an open water facility

	Bronze Cross Designed to establish competent levels of ability in open water rescue. The successful candidate receives an engraved cross and a woven badge

	Silver Cross Designed to establish proficient levels of ability in open water rescue. This award is a pre-requisite for Distinction. The successful candidate receives an engraved cross and a woven badge

Details of a Branch of Lifesaving in my area.