Learn To Swim Level Guide
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Level 1 - Puffer Fish
(Recommended for 3,4 and 5 year olds)
Identify where water can be found around the homeIdentify safe areas for entering and exiting water
Enter and exit the water
Float on front and back using a buoyant aid
Orientate the body using rotation with a buoyant aid
Kick on front and back using a buoyant aid
Glide on front and back
Move 3 metres continuously using arms and legs
Submerge the body and exhale in the water
Identify people who can help in an emergency
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Level 2 - Clown Fish
(Recommended for 5 and 6 year olds)
Identify dangers in aquatic environments around the homeSlide in entry and exit
Float on front and back and recover
Tread water using a buoyant aid
Fit a lifejacket and float
Glide on front and back, kick and recover
Swim 5 metres basic freestyle
Submerge to recover an object from chest deep water
Identify different ways to get help
Be pulled to safety with an aid
Float with a buoyant aid for 30 seconds and kick to safety
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Level 3 - Jellyfish
Identify rules for safe behaviour in and around home aquatic environments
Fall in entry and recover
Float on back for 30 seconds
Tread water for 30 seconds
Swim 10 metres freestyle with breathing
Swim 5 metres backstroke
Swim 5 metres survival backstroke kick
Swim through a submerged obstacle
Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency
Be rescued with a buoyant aid
Perform a survival sequence to simulate an accidental entry
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Level 4 - Stingray
Identify aquatic environments
Step in entry
Float on front and back in deep water and recover
Orientate the body using rotation skills
Swim 15 metres freestyle
Swim 15 metres backstroke
Swim 10 metres survival backstroke
Swim 10 metres breaststroke kick
Surface dive and recover an object from shoulder deep water
Recognise an emergency and call for help
Talk rescue
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Level 5 - Squid
Compact jump
Head-first and feet first sculling
Float, scull or tread water wearing a lifejacket
Swim 25 metres freestyle
Swim 25 metres backstroke
Swim 15 metres survival backstroke
Swim 15 metres basic breaststroke
Recognise and support an emergency
Reach rescue using a rigid and non-rigid aid
Perform a survival sequence with a buoyant aid
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Level 6 - Hammerhead Shark
Identify and describe hazards in aquatic environments
Stride in entry
Float, scull or tread water for 1 minute
Swim 50 metres freestyle
Swim 50 metres backstroke
Swim 25 metres survival backstroke
Swim 25 metres breaststroke
Swim 10 metres dolphin kick
Surface dive, swim underwater for at least 1 metre and recover an object from shoulder deep water
Throw rescue 5 metres from safety using a buoyant aid
Perform a survival sequence without a buoyant aid