This course is perfect for swimming pools, leisure clubs, hotel pools, spas, holiday parks and private pools when the customers has made a risk assessment, they do not need a lifeguard.
Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools states:
“When the pool is in use, there must be a safe system of work to identify a person in difficulty and ensure that a rescue can be performed. For example, in the absence of lifeguards, there should be designated ‘on-call’ competent staff, to respond immediately to deal with any emergency. They should be suitably trained and capable of reaching the poolside in time to perform a rescue and provide emergency first aid if the alarm is raised.” Paragraph 113 of the HSE publication
The ER Pool Programme is a rescue award; it is designed for individuals that have a responsibility to respond to a swimming pool in the event of an emergency, either to perform a rescue or assist a lifeguard team.
The ER Pool Programme is not intended to be used in place of a lifeguard qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The NPLQ includes more detailed training and content, to prepare someone to directly supervise a swimming pool.
Who Can Complete ER Pool Training?
Any staff employed at the venue, e.g.
- Receptionists
- Chefs
- Waiting staff
- Housekeeping
- Maintenance staff
- Duty Managers
- Gym staff
What Does ER Pool Involve?
A two-day course which will give your employees knowledge and practical training to:
- Rescue a casualty in the event of being alerted to an emergency
- Recover a casualty to poolside
- Perform vital First Aid, including CPR and AED
The trainer can also award a regulated Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and regulated Level 2 Automated External Defibrillator qualification (AED).
The ER Pool qualification is valid for two years following successful completion.
What are the prerequisites?
- Be able to swim a minimum of 25m on your front and back
- Be able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool and climb out without help and without using steps or ladders (where venue design permits)
- Be aged 16 or older at the beginning of the course
The complete Package from UK First Aid and Safety Training
Our 2-day comprehensive package
included The RLSS Emergency Pool Responders, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Level Emergency First Aid at Work.
From only £75.00 a person
Up to 4 learners – Only £629 fully inclusive
Up to 8 learners – Only £769 fully inclusive
Up to 12 learners – Only £899 fully inclusive
Our 4-day comprehensive package
included The RLSS Emergency Pool Responders, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) , Level First Aid at Work and PTDQ Health 7 safety for employees.
From only £115.00 a person
Up to 4 learners – Only £1129 fully inclusive
Up to 8 learners – Only £1259 fully inclusive
Up to 12 learners – Only £1379 fully inclusive
The course fees will include a fully qualified Level 5 MSET Trainer and is RLSS recognised.
RLSS Course Book per learner
RLSS Certificates Emergency pooL Responders, AED and Appropriate First Aid Qualification
PTDQ Health & Safety for Employees Certificate (Option 2)
Registration to RLSS and PTDQ
Prices quoted based on at customers venue in ip, co, cm, cb, nr postcodes, all areas available an additional supplement to cover expenses.
