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, PFDs are ideal for this outcome but other floatation devices can be used if they are not available.
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. Learners should perform the skill or stroke as close to the intended outcome as their abilities allow.
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Water Safety Award 3 Outcome 8
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.
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Water Safety Award 3 Outcome 9
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.
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Water Safety Award 3 Outcome 10
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...
