How to become a Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trained Assessor?

There are two levels of Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessors 

To deliver these awards: 

• DEFRA Module 1: Water and Flood Awareness
• DEFRA Module 1 with Annexe G: Water and Flood Non-rescue Support Operations
• DEFRA Module 2: Water & Flood First Responder
• Coastal Waterways Module 1: Coastal Water Awareness

You are required to: 

1) Hold a valid RLSS UK TA Core (3 days)
2) RLSS UK Water Safety Training TA DEFRA 2 Specialism (2-days) (or previous NWSMP DEFRA TA Specialism)
3) Hold and maintain either DEFRA Module 2: Water and Flood First Responder or DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician (from any training provider) 
4) Hold and maintain a current First Aid qualification (or equivalent)
5) Hold a current RLSS UK 'Licence' to Operate' Membership. 

To deliver this award: 

• DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician

Must have already completed:
1) Hold a valid RLSS UK TA Core (3 days)
2) RLSS UK Water Safety Training TA DEFRA 2 Specialism (2-days) *not probationary status

Must maintain:
3) Hold and maintain DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician qualification
4) Hold and maintain a current First Aid qualification (or equivalent)
5) Hold a current RLSS UK 'Licence' to Operate' Membership. 

Must complete: 

6) RLSS UK Water Safety Training DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician qualification Specialism (2-day course) 

For more information about becoming a Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessor, please visit https://www.rlss.org.uk/become-a-water-safety-training-defra-aligned-trainer-assessor. 
 

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