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NLS Waterfront

Description:

The NLS Waterfront certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge, and values taught in the National Lifeguard Core & Pool option to train lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a waterfront environment.

*NOTE - Start training now to be ready for the New 2012 NLS Waterfront Physical Standards

Run 100 metres with a rescue aid, enter water and swim 100 metres, to recover a conscious victim of similar size and weight to rescuer and tow victim 100 metres (to shore) in 6 minutes or less.
Approach up to 5 metres on the beach with rescue aid and fins, enter water, don fins and swim 50 metres.
Approach up to 5 metres on the beach, enter water to waist deep, turn over and recover a passive or unconscious victim, return to shore and carry (drag) without assistance 15 metres from waters edge.

Prerequisites:

NLS Core and Pool Option	Issued within 2 years
CPR C	Issued within 1 year

Instructional Time:

24 hours including open water and classroom time.

Taught by a current NLS Waterfront Instructor.

Recognition:

A temporary certification card is issued on the last day of course to successful candidates that have shown all pre-requisites. A permanent Certification Card will be mailed to the address indicated on the course roster. Contact the Lifesaving Society if a permanent card has not been received within 60 days of course completion.

Currency:

NLS Waterfront is current for 2 years. Candidates can recertify within 7 years from the last certification date.

Please note that the Lifesaving Society does not grant extensions to certifications.

Evaluation and Other Items:

Through practical activities wherever possible, candidates demonstrate an understanding of how to analyze a waterfront and how this analysis affects lifeguarding.

Establish effective supervision of an aquatic facility using:
- Observation skills and scanning techniques
- Lifeguard positioning and rotation

Demonstrate effective use of a paddleboard or other rescue craft.

Demonstrate use of skin diving skills and equipment (mask, fins, and snorkel), including the following basic skills:
- Surface under control with a mask full of water
- Clear water from a snorkel
- Surface dive
Demonstrate an effective search of a defined waterfront area for a missing person.

Demonstrate three entries and three removals appropriate for a waterfront environment.

Run 100 metres with a rescue aid, enter the water, and approach 100 metres to recover a victim of similar size and weight to the rescuer. Tow the victim to shore in 5-6 minutes depending on the water conditions.