Water Safety Advice For Your BusinessRoyal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the UK and Ireland's industry leader in water-related safety qualifications and training for aquatic, open water, and beach operators and be recognised worldwide as an expert in lifeguarding and water safety. We work with an impressive list of national leisure operators and partners - from hotels, spas, and competition pools to leisure centres, aqua parks and open water venues and have supported many businesses and landowners in meeting their responsibilities to water safety. Our trusted brand gives peace of mind to businesses and the millions of people who access the facilities and sites we support. Qualifications and Awards Water safety training is essential for any business with employees working on, in, or near water. Every year, we certify more than 60,000 regulated qualifications and non-regulated vocational training awards, and more lifeguards qualify with RLSS UK than any other awarding body! Training We support many large organisations and businesses with more bespoke training needs - including the cruise and holiday industries. We can adapt 'off the shelf' RLSS UK qualifications and awards to provide a solution or create new, bespoke training products or packages tailored to your business. Consultancy We are experts at delivering clear and practical consultancy support to any business, organisation or individual with liabilities to visitors and staff around water. Our consultancy work is varied, and we cover a wide range of locations across the UK. For example, in 2023, we completed projects including water safety risk assessments for indoor pools and open water venues, local authorities and private landowners who own/manage bodies of water, as well as water safety audits on the coast. RLSS UK Shop We are also at the forefront of supporting companies in manufacturing and distributing innovative and compliant lifesaving equipment, and the RLSS UK Shop offers official uniforms and training, first aid, and safety equipment for the leisure industry and beyond. Our trusted brand gives peace of mind to businesses and the millions of customers who access the facilities we support.To find out how we can help your business, contact us at [email protected]. Free Water Safety Advice Water Safety - Am I Doing Enough? 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About Water Rescue Equipment Training As the UK’s leading provider of water safety education and training, RLSS UK has developed a two-hour Water Rescue Equipment Training session to ensure as many people as possible are confident and competent in the use of water rescue equipment found around waterways. The session develops skills and confidence in rescue equipment use, as well as developing the knowledge and ability to safely improvise, where no rescue equipment is available. Why not put yourself and/or members of your team forward, to take part in in this Water Rescue Equipment Training and help to grow the number of people with rescue skills in your local area and ultimately prevent drownings. The RLSS UK Water Rescue Equipment Training covers: Open water hazards (such as canals and rivers) Cold water shock Types of rescue Public Rescue Equipment (PRE) Each person who successfully completes the training and achieves the required level of competence will receive an e-certificate. Training is then valid for two years from the date of completion. Watch this video to find out more Who is Water Rescue Equipment Training designed for? Anyone aged 16 years or over. Individuals in any local community, especially those living near a waterway or body of water. Businesses with a responsibility for supervising the public near a waterway or body of water. Nightlife venues, bars and restaurants in waterfront locations or river city/town e.g. door staff, street pastors etc. Outdoor learning venues with lakes/ponds Golf clubs with lakes/ponds Heritage sites with rivers, lakes or ponds Businesses with a responsibility for outdoor operatives working in or around water: Building and construction Water companies Local authorities Other utilities Event venues Education establishments with lakes/ponds on-site or located in a river city/town. How is Water Rescue Equipment Training delivered? This two-hour session has been designed to be delivered in a dry environment and access to water is not required. For those that have safe access near water, this may support the delivery of elements within the training session, such as spotting open water hazards. Trainers will have access to an ‘Instructor Guide’ including session plans, and for those with access to presentation facilities, an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Water Rescue Equipment Training Candidate Manuals, issued to every candidate, include all the information covered throughout the session, allowing for a flexible delivery for those without access to a training room. Please note: There is a competency assessment at the end of the session that includes verbal questions and a practical element demonstrating safe use of a throw bag. The maximum number of candidates per training session is 12. Cost The cost will vary depending on the trainer. Purchase a manual Purchase an open water throw bag Who can deliver Water Rescue Equipment Training? If you are a current member of RLSS UK and hold one of our Trainer Assessor or Instructor qualifications below, you will find the resources to deliver Water Rescue Equipment Training in your RLSS Direct resource area. Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) TA (or higher) National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) TA (or higher) National Water Safety Management Programme (NWSMP) Instructor (or higher) Lifesaving Instructor (or higher) with an Open Water Endorsement Request a call Find a session Download our WRET Factsheet Need help selecting the right course for your business needs? Click here to view our helpful blog post which compares our open water safety training courses and helps you select the right one for your business. Manage Cookie Preferences