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Complete the requirements below:

1. Understand and explain how you would effect a rescue from water using the following methods: reach, throw, wade, row.

2. Hold one of the following:

   1. Royal Lifesaving Society UK. Rookie Star Grade 3 Summary Award

   2. Royal Lifesaving Society UK Lifesaving 3 Award

   3. National Aquatic Rescue Standard Silver Cross

3. Explain and where possible demonstrate actions to take in the following cases:

   1. someone falling through ice

   2. house fire

   3. gas leak

   4. car accident

   5. someone who has touched a live wire

   Show an understanding of the risks associated with each action.

Notes

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.