Open Water Modules
Open Water Module 1 (OWM 1)
Awards : Bronze Cross (BC)
Aim : This Module is designed to encourage qualified lifesavers to gain experience in open water rescue and emergency care.
Pre-requisite : Successfully completed the Standard Module.
Minimum Age : 14 years old.
Class Size : 6 - 10 participants.
Duration : 4 sessions of 2 hours each.
Course Fee : $300 per participant.
Course Syllabus :
A. Throwing, Reaching, Wading and Accompany rescues.
B. Open water Entries.
C. Landings - Assisted and Unassisted.
D. Open water swim and Distance Tows.
E. Surface Dives.
F. Contact and Non-contact Tows.
G. Shallow water Resuscitation.
H. Defence and Releases.
I. Underwater Search.
Course Entitlement : One SLSS round-neck Tee-Shirt or SLSS Lifesaver Cap, three pairs of surgical gloves and three CPR face-shields.
Awards : Bronze Cross (BC)
Aim : This Module is designed to encourage qualified lifesavers to gain experience in open water rescue and emergency care.
Pre-requisite : Successfully completed the Standard Module.
Minimum Age : 14 years old.
Class Size : 6 - 10 participants.
Duration : 4 sessions of 2 hours each.
Course Fee : $300 per participant.
Course Syllabus :
A. Throwing, Reaching, Wading and Accompany rescues.
B. Open water Entries.
C. Landings - Assisted and Unassisted.
D. Open water swim and Distance Tows.
E. Surface Dives.
F. Contact and Non-contact Tows.
G. Shallow water Resuscitation.
H. Defence and Releases.
I. Underwater Search.
Course Entitlement : One SLSS round-neck Tee-Shirt or SLSS Lifesaver Cap, three pairs of surgical gloves and three CPR face-shields.
Open Water Module 2 (OWM 2)
Award : Silver Cross (SC)
Aim : This Module provides the candidate with greater exposure in open water rescue and emergency care skills.
Pre-requisite : Bronze Cross Award.
Minimum Age : 15 years old.
Class Size : 4 - 8 participants.
Duration : 4 sessions of 2 hours each.
Course Fee : $350 per participant.
Course Syllabus :
A. Throwing, Reaching, Wading and Accompany rescues.
B. Open water Entries.
C. Landings - Assisted and Unassisted.
D. Open water swim and further Distances Tows.
E. Surface Dives.
F. Contact and Non-contact Tows.
G. Shallow water Resuscitation and Resuscitation Tow.
H. Defence and Releases.
I. Underwater Search.
Course Entitlement : One SLSS round-neck Tee-Shirt or SLSS Lifesaver Cap, three pairs of surgical gloves and three CPR face-shields.
Award : Silver Cross (SC)
Aim : This Module provides the candidate with greater exposure in open water rescue and emergency care skills.
Pre-requisite : Bronze Cross Award.
Minimum Age : 15 years old.
Class Size : 4 - 8 participants.
Duration : 4 sessions of 2 hours each.
Course Fee : $350 per participant.
Course Syllabus :
A. Throwing, Reaching, Wading and Accompany rescues.
B. Open water Entries.
C. Landings - Assisted and Unassisted.
D. Open water swim and further Distances Tows.
E. Surface Dives.
F. Contact and Non-contact Tows.
G. Shallow water Resuscitation and Resuscitation Tow.
H. Defence and Releases.
I. Underwater Search.
Course Entitlement : One SLSS round-neck Tee-Shirt or SLSS Lifesaver Cap, three pairs of surgical gloves and three CPR face-shields.
Open Water Module 3 (OWM 3)
Award : Patrol Lifeguard (PTG)
Aim : This Module is to develop acceptable standards of knowledge, judgement, skills and physical abilities required of a lifeguard supervising people in open water locations.
Pre-requisite : Successfully complete the Standard Module or equivalent.
Minimum Age : 15 years old.
Class Size : 6 - 10 participants.
Duration : 4 sessions of 2 hours each.
Course Fee : $350 per participant.
Course Syllabus :
A. Throwing, Reaching, Wading and Accompany rescues.
B. Open water Entries.
C. Landings - Assisted and Unassisted.
D. Open water swim and further Distances Tows.
E. Surface Dives.
F. Contact and Non-contact Tows.
G. Shallow water Resuscitation and Resuscitation Tow.
H. Defence and Releases.
I. Underwater Search.
Course Entitlement : One SLSS round-neck Tee-Shirt or SLSS Lifesaver Cap, three pairs of surgical gloves and three CPR face-shields.
Award : Patrol Lifeguard (PTG)
Aim : This Module is to develop acceptable standards of knowledge, judgement, skills and physical abilities required of a lifeguard supervising people in open water locations.
Pre-requisite : Successfully complete the Standard Module or equivalent.
Minimum Age : 15 years old.
Class Size : 6 - 10 participants.
Duration : 4 sessions of 2 hours each.
Course Fee : $350 per participant.
Course Syllabus :
A. Throwing, Reaching, Wading and Accompany rescues.
B. Open water Entries.
C. Landings - Assisted and Unassisted.
D. Open water swim and further Distances Tows.
E. Surface Dives.
F. Contact and Non-contact Tows.
G. Shallow water Resuscitation and Resuscitation Tow.
H. Defence and Releases.
I. Underwater Search.
Course Entitlement : One SLSS round-neck Tee-Shirt or SLSS Lifesaver Cap, three pairs of surgical gloves and three CPR face-shields.