Perform a straddle entry. Learners stand on the side of the pool with one foot in front of the other. The front foot has toes over the edge of the pool gripping the side, and the arms are out to the side, elbows bent. Bring the back foot forward and step into the water, landing with legs apart. W...

Complete a circuit of submerging and resurfacing under or through objects and collecting an object from Floor. The circuit must include at least one head first and one feet first surface dive.

During the circuit, learners should show that they can pause, float and restart. When going under wate...

Tread water for two minutes without floatation equipment rotating 360 degrees once. The body must be upright, with the head clear of the water. Movements made must be stress-free and relaxed. Learners may use a variety of kicks including scissor kick, running type action, breaststroke kick and eg...

Float for 90 seconds, without floatation equipment with minimal movement in stimulated rough/moving water. Float on the back using a star or tuck position. Rough/moving water can be created by other learners pushing backwards and forwards through the water using floats. The speed and intensity of...

Swim a distance of 200 metres. Learners should use survival strokes such as long arm front paddle/head up front crawl, head up breaststroke, side stroke and survival backstroke (breaststroke kick on the back, whilst sculling the hands by the sides).

Swim England recognises that some learners may...

Swim 50 metres using a recognisable stroke to a floating object then stop in deep water and signal for help. The Stroke should be a survival stroke, such as long arm front paddle/head up front crawl, head up breaststroke, sidestroke or survival backstroke; the floating object can be an item such ...

Perform the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) for three minutes with a lifejacket/Personal Floatation Device (PFD). Wearing a lifejacket/Personal Floatation Device (PFD), learners make a tuck shape, bringing the legs together, knees up, and the arms across the chest, floating on the back, PFD...

Perform the huddle position with at least three other participants. This may be completed using floating equipment. The group should rotate and signal for help.

Swim England recognises that some learners may not be able to perform these outcomes identically to what is shown in the video. Swimmin...

Climb out from the side, without using the steps or rail or any other assistance. Learners climb out onto Paul's side without using any of the pull features, for example, the rail.

Swim England recognises that some learners may not be able to perform these outcomes identically to what is shown ...

Perform a shouting signal rescue. The 'rescuer' (learner on poolside) must raise the alarm (By shouting for adult help), and then shout and instruct a 'casualty' (learner in the pool) in the water, and give guidance to help them find their way to safety. This must be done without making any physi...

Share at least three facts about the effects of cold water shock and show understanding of how to manage its effects.

Swim England recognises that some learners may not be able to perform these outcomes identically to what is shown in the video. Swimming teachers have the responsibility to ens...

Give 2 examples of local hazards and how to minimise risks when around them.

Swim England recognises that some learners may not be able to perform these outcomes identically to what is shown in the video. Swimming teachers have the responsibility to ensure that high standards are maintained. Le...

The outcomes of this Award should be performed in water of at least full reach depth, without goggles and in full length clothing (trousers/long sleeved top).

Swim England recognises that some learners may not be able to perform these outcomes identically to what is shown in the video. Swimming ...