To complete an Open Water Lifeguard qualification, every candidate must be:
- 16-years-old or over at the time of assessment
- Competent and confident in open water
- Able to submerge under the water confidently
- Able to swim at least 400 metres in a pool/open water, swimming continuously on their front and showing urgency before attending the course.
For more information about the Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) qualification, visit www.rlss.org.uk/owl
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