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Level 2 Award in Safety Lifeguard

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Safety Lifeguard develops essential knowledge and practical awareness for protecting people in swimming pools, beaches and other aquatic environments. Lifeguarding requires continuous...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Occupational Health and Safety
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Safety Lifeguard develops essential knowledge and practical awareness for protecting people in swimming pools, beaches and other aquatic environments. Lifeguarding requires continuous surveillance, rapid recognition of distress and an effective response to water-related emergencies.

The programme covers water-safety hazards, rescue techniques, First Aid, CPR awareness, lifesaving equipment, emergency planning and aquatic risk assessment.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Introduction to Lifeguarding
  2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Lifeguard
  3. Water-Safety Principles
  4. Aquatic Hazard Identification
  5. Aquatic Risk Assessment
  6. Surveillance and Monitoring
  7. Recognition of Swimmer Distress
  8. Rescue Techniques
  9. Pool and Open-Water Rescue Awareness
  10. Emergency Action Planning
  11. First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies
  12. CPR Awareness
  13. Communication and Teamwork
  14. Coordination with Emergency Services
  15. Lifesaving Equipment
  16. Rescue Tubes and Flotation Devices
  17. Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  18. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Award in Safety Lifeguard

This PIMS lifeguard-safety programme is suitable for aspiring Lifeguards, pool and beach safety personnel, Aquatic Safety Supervisors, Swimming Instructors, water-sports facilitators and personnel responsible for aquatic safety.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, participants should be better prepared to:

  • Develop essential aquatic-safety knowledge
  • Improve surveillance and hazard-recognition skills
  • Develop practical rescue awareness
  • Strengthen First Aid and CPR knowledge
  • Improve emergency-response preparedness
  • Use lifesaving equipment more effectively
  • Improve teamwork and communication during aquatic emergencies
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Type: Practical and written assessment.
  • Written Assessment: 30 multiple-choice questions.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Mode: Online theory plus practical onsite assessment.
  • Theory Duration: 60 minutes.
  • Practical Duration: According to the applicable assessment requirements.
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