Objective of Stage 1: The objective is to develop confidence and independence in the water, learn general and deep-end water safety. Techniques taught include the forward and backward movement, safe entry and exit, and personal water safety.
What do I need to know for the online theory quiz? Refer to this link .
How the practical test is conducted ? Category Stage 1
Swim Sequence 1A (w/o goggles) Enter the water with slide-in entry Swim on the back 5m (alternating arms and legs or simultaneous arms and legs) Submerge head in water, open eyes, blow bubbles and identify object on pool floor Perform a front float for 5 seconds and recover Then perform a back float for 5 seconds and recover Swim 10m on the front (alternating arms and legs or simultaneous arms and legs) Signal distress and call for help Grasp a float and float for 10 seconds Then move (with the float) to the pool’s edge and Exit safely from pool *For Swim and breakdown of item in Sequence 1A, do refer to this YouTube playlist.
Sequence 1B (w/o goggles) Dressed in swimwear, shorts and t-shirt,
Correctly fit a PFD, jump into water Float for 30 seconds, and then climb out of the water VIDEO
