ID (Driving License or similar)
Your RLSS society number
Suitable clothing like fleeces and sports clothing that can be worn under your drysuit for in-water activities
A towel & spare clothes (Just in case)
Suitable footwear for the land-based practical
A packed lunch
You are welcome to bring your own drysuit and shoes for use in the water
High Risk of Entry
RLSS UK Module 1 with Annex G – DEFRA aligned
Event Date:
December 17, 2026
Event Description
Full-day water safety awareness course
Designed for those who work at a high risk of entry to be able to identify hazards and perform self-rescue, with a practical in-water element
Course overview
Combines water awareness training with Annex G; a practical self-rescue element in moving water. Ideal for de-vegetation, maintenance and volunteer teams working near water with a higher risk of accidental entry. Participants will gain a working knowledge of water hazards and the safety measures needed to protect themselves and their colleagues, including land-based rescue techniques (Shout, Reach, Throw), self-rescue and control in moving water, and hands-on experience with PPE, throw bags, telescopic poles and life jacket use in the water.
Course duration: 1 day, 0900 – 1700
What you’ll learn
- All Module 1 content (hazard awareness, PPE, emergency action plans)
- Self-rescue techniques in moving water
- Practical rescue equipment use
- Dynamic risk assessment on site
Prerequisites
- None: suitable for complete beginners.
- Minimum age: 16
What you’ll achieve
RLSS UK DEFRA Module 1 with Annex G certificate. Valid for 3 years.
Instructor to student ratio
- 2 instructors to 10 students
Course Materials
- RLSS UK Water Safety Training DEFRA-aligned Candidate Manual
Assessment Method
- Participants will be observed throughout the course