Level 2 Award in Safety Lifeguard

1. Introduction to Lifeguarding
   Understanding the role, responsibilities, and duties of a safety lifeguard

2. Water Safety Principles
   Identifying potential hazards and maintaining safety protocols in aquatic environments

3. Rescue Techniques and Procedures
   Practical skills for performing rescues safely in pools, open water, and recreational settings

4. Emergency Response Planning
   Preparing and implementing effective emergency action plans for aquatic incidents

5. First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies
   Administering CPR, basic first aid, and managing injuries in water-based environments

6. Surveillance and Monitoring
   Maintaining constant vigilance and preventing accidents in aquatic settings

7. Communication and Teamwork
   Coordinating with colleagues and emergency services for efficient rescue operations

8. Equipment Use and Maintenance
   Proper use and upkeep of lifesaving equipment including rescue tubes, flotation devices, and first aid kits

9. Risk Assessment in Aquatic Settings
   Conducting hazard analysis, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures

10. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
    Understanding local regulations, legal responsibilities, and ethical conduct for lifeguards

• Develops essential lifesaving and emergency response skills

• Enhances knowledge of water safety and hazard prevention

• Improves first aid competency specific to aquatic settings

• Provides a recognized credential supporting employment as a certified lifeguard

• Strengthens teamwork, communication, and situational awareness in aquatic environments

• Aspiring lifeguards for pools, beaches, and recreational facilities

• Safety supervisors in aquatic environments

• Swimming instructors and water sports facilitators

• Individuals seeking professional certification in aquatic safety

• Type: Practical and Written Assessment

• Total Questions: 30 (Written MCQs)

• Passing Marks: 70%

• Mode: Online Theory + Practical Onsite Assessment

• Duration: 60 Minutes for Theory; Practical duration as per assessment requirements

• Certification: Level 2 Award in Safety Lifeguard awarded upon successful completion

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.