RLSS Open-Water Lifeguard Qualification
RLSS Open-Water Lifeguard Qualification (OWL) is a three-day course, designed to provide candidates with the skills to supervise and provide rescue cover for planned, organised and risk-assessed activities in open-water (still, non-tidal).
Candidate Age Requirements
16+
Course Duration
3 days
Qualification Validity
2 years
Candidate Age Requirements
16+
Course Duration
3 days
Qualification Validity
2 years
Is this course suitable for you?
No prior knowledge required for OWL course. However, candidates must be able to meet the following criteria:
- Be confident in open-water,
- Be able to swim continuously at least 400 metres in a pool or open-water on their front and showing urgency,
- Be able to submerge under the water confidently,
- Be able to dive to a depth of two metres.
OWL Qualification
The RLSS Open-Water Lifeguard Qualification is valid for two years. Candidates should re-qualify before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
To get qualified in OWL course, candidates must be 16 years of age at the date of assessment, show 100% attendance and complete all assessments.
Requalification for OWL
Candidates renewing their qualification must:
- Be considered prepared and ready for the assessment
- Complete the minimum training hours for a renewal candidate (12-hour course or ongoing training)
- Pass the assessments before their existing OWL qualification expires, including re-taking any failed sections.
- Meet the criteria and be assessed as a new candidate if their qualification expires.
Course Duration
The total qualification time for a new OWL candidate is 18 guided learning hours (excluding breaks) and assessment.
Assessment
Assessment for OWL course will include a mixture of practical and theory-based evaluations.
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