RLSS UK National Water Safety Management Programme - supplied per your needs. (NWSMP)

The NWSMP is a programme of linked training modules designed to meet the civil and statutory safety management obligations of employers of people who work near, on, in or around water – and especially those with supervisory responsibility. Popular with schools, park supervisors, leisure management, Outdoor Instructors, Scout Association members, construction workers, Environmental Health etc. Speak to RTA to discuss you specific site needs. Can run courses with a minimum of 3- 4 delegates.

The course will be delivered by Mark J. O'Dell, RTA's Principal. He is a RLSS UK NWSMP Instructor/Approved Training Provider, Lifesaving National Trainer Assessor, Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor and also a Level 3 Kayak Coach.

The programme starts with Level 1, the Water Safety Awareness Module, everyone does this module. It provides the theoretical platform for more advanced modules. Level 2 Environment Specific Modules cover hazards associated with beach, river and still water as well as basic rescue techniques. (Immersion to waist depth only). The Level 1 Flood Awareness module meets DEFRA standards (Module 1 Water Awareness). For anyone requiring more advanced rescue skills, the Level 3 In-Water Rescue Module covers essential in-water rescue knowledge and tests competency.

Life Support can be bolted on to make a truly comprehensive programme and additional NWSMP modules are being considered to meet the needs of even more employers. The latest edition to the NWSMP family is the Level 1 Aquatic Personal Protective Equipment (APPE) module, providing in depth guidance on a selection of appropriate APPE and correct use, including commercial lifejackets.

The NWSMP is a RLSS UK certificated award. Level 1 includes a self study pack and a four hour guided learning unit. Each Level 2 and Level 3 Module involves three hours of training. The duration of the course will depend on modules taken but a typical programme, covering Level 1, two Level 2 Modules and Level 3 requires 2 days of training.

• Relevant to a wide range of sectors, including teaching (field trips), construction, environmental health, leisure and the emergency services
• Fulfils the water safety training needs of a wide range of users (reflecting the range of activities that take place in and around the water’s edge)
• Endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive for its sensible, proportionate, reasonable and balanced advice to both those responsible for groups around the water margin or workers operating in, on or near water and in particular managing the risk from operating around the water margin.

Ideally Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy. Any concerns let us know.

Level 1 and 2 ability to enter water margins up to waist depth.

Level 3 - full water immersion required and surface diving to a depth no deeper that 1.5m.

Contact for advice on what modules you need.

You could move on to Pool lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard or Beach Lifeguard qualifications.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included