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...
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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.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Lifeguarding
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Lifeguard
- Water-Safety Principles
- Aquatic Hazard Identification
- Aquatic Risk Assessment
- Surveillance and Monitoring
- Recognition of Swimmer Distress
- Rescue Techniques
- Pool and Open-Water Rescue Awareness
- Emergency Action Planning
- First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies
- CPR Awareness
- Communication and Teamwork
- Coordination with Emergency Services
- Lifesaving Equipment
- Rescue Tubes and Flotation Devices
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
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.
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
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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