Award - Bronze Cross
Aim - To develop lifesaving and emergency care abilities for qualified lifesaver in open water conditions
Prerequisite - Candidate must possess the Bronze Medallion Award
- Knowledge in handling kayak
Minimum Age- 14 years old
Class Size - Maximum 6pax (3 pair)per test booking
Location: - Sentosa, siloso beach rasa resort sea sport centre
Duration: - 3 Sessions (3 hours each) + 1 Examination on 3rd Session
Time: 11 – 2pm
Equipment (Provided) - Ropes
- Fins
- Torpedo Buoy
- Canoe
- Signal Flags
Lecturers and instructors: Registered Lifesaving Teacher
Course Syllabus - Knowledge of Open Water Safety
- Lifesaving strokes, Surface dive, Underwater search
- Entries, Exits, Landing
- Casualty Simulation
- Defense and Release
- Throwing, Rowing, Towing Rescue
- Contact Tow
Course Entitlement:
Usage of Kayak, Fins, Torpedo Buoy will be covered under course fee, Training Material, Course Membership
Time Line:
Day One / 1100 – 1300 hr / Lesson 1A – Practical
1300 – 1400 hr / Lesson 1B – Theory
Day Two / 1100 – 1300 hr / Lesson 2A (Trial test – Practical)
1300 – 1400 hr / Lesson 2B (Trial Test – Theory)
Day Three / 1100 – 1330 hr / Lesson 3A - Revision
1400 hr / Lesson 3B - Examination
/ Lesson Program for Bronze Cross
Lesson 1A
1 / Introduction to Lifesaving (Bronze Cross)
2 / Open Water safety & Hygiene, Flag Signal
3A / Introduction to Rescue Equipment / Practical Test item / - Lifeline Rescue
- Over Head Throw
- Assisted walk out
3B / Fin Rescue / - Use of Fins
- Swim using Fins
- Wrist Tow, Cross Chest Tow
3C / Torpedo Buoy Rescue / - Pull ashore, Fireman lift
- EAR Technique (Shallow, Land)
- Use of Torpedo Buoy
3D / Canoe Rescue / - Use of Canoe
- Bow-Tow
- Landing of Casualty
Lesson 1B
- Emergency Care Theory
Lesson 2A
Trial Test (Practical) / a. Lifeline Rescue
b. Fin Rescue
c. Torpedo Buoy Rescue
d. Canoe Rescue
Lesson 2B
- Emergency Care Theory Trial Test
Lesson 3A
- Revision
Lesson 3B
- Examination
As Updated on 25-10-2008 LSBC