RLSS UK has created guidance for Trainer Assessors and Training Centres to use when delivering and assessing RLSS UK awards and qualifications. We are committed to supporting the industry during COVID-19 and have used our experience, expert Advisors, Partners and information from various government groups and other organisations to create the guidance to provide support.

RLSS UK suggests that the guidance is considered when reviewing risk assessments, deciding on control measures to reduce risk and when planning for courses and assessments. The measures suggested in the guidance may not be appropriate for all venues and/or situations and should be considered as part of the wider plan to protect staff, customers and third parties. The guidance is not exhaustive, and further guidance may be sort from other organisations.

Please note this is an ever-changing environment and guidance will be updated regularly following changes from the government. It is important that you ensure you have the most recent version, which can be found here.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or 0300 323 0096.

Important information – the below statement published 16/07/2021 must be used with any guidance for training and assessing during COVID-19.

Click here to view Statement regarding the easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Click here to download RLSS UK Guidance for Delivering RLSS UK Training and Assessment

16/07/2021 – Statement published above to address the easing the restrictions

19/02/2021 – Version 1.3 includes:

• Amendment to the use of face coverings (section 5)
• First Aid Quality partnership (FAQP) statement on the delivery of rescue breaths during training and assessment (section 6)

03/09/2020 – Version 1.2 includes:

• The use of face coverings
• An alternative to wearing gloves for training and assessment
• Refinement to the guidance for use of casualties
• Refinement to the wording about theory assessment (Multiple-choice-papers)
• Text to detail where practical skills are not listed there are no adjustments to be made
• Refinement to deep water recovery text
• Refinement to the spinal injury management text
• The requirement of face masks has been added to the SAMPLE Additional information for Course/Assessment Enrolment Form
• Guidance for beach training and assessment has been removed, and a separate guidance document is being created

Please note guidance for beach training and assessment has been removed and a separate guidance document is being created and will be found here

15/06/2020 - Version 1.1 includes amendments to the fitness test for NPLQ and OWL and a new section 3.3 about the use of casualties

Click here for RLSS UK Guidance for NVBLQ Training and Assessment During COVID-19