National Water Safety Management Programme
The UK's premier safety management programme for operating in and around the water
What is it?
The National Water Safety Management Programme (NWSMP) is an occupational management training solution suitable for deployers requiring their workforce to operate safely in or near water.
RLSS UK has worked with industry-leading experts and current trainers to undertake a full review of the NWSMP suite of awards and, as a result, currently has two deliverable NWSMP awards.
Who's it for?
Each candidate attending an NWSMP course must:
Be 16 years old or over at the time of being assessed
Have a good level of fitness
Be competent at swimming in open-water environments (for the Coastal and Inland Waterways module)
For the assessment, candidates must be able to swim 50m in an open water environment. (for Coastal and Inland Waterways module)
What to bring
This course is a blended course with time spent both in the classroom and near the water.
Candidates will need to bring clothing to remain comfortable in the classroom, on the waterside, and in the water.
We recommend that candidates bring the following:
Note-taking option, either analogue or digital,
Outdoor clothing includes suitable clothing,
Wetsuit or Drysuit for being in water,
Closed-toe shoes which can be tightened onto the foot,
any PPE which you have,
Any rescue equipment you have?
Group
Price
£250
2 Days
2 - 12 People
£560
Itinerary
Course Content
The NWSMP is split into two levels to ensure candidates get the most out of the course.
Water Safety Awareness
This course is for those working near water as part of a structured activity. The course includes:
Generic Open Water Hazards
Risk Management
Land-based Rescue Techniques
PPE & Aquatic Clothing
Basic Life Support Awareness
Inland Waterways Module
This module focuses on specific inland waterway hazards along with in-water skills.
Inland-Specific Hazards
In Water Rescue Skills
Personal Safety
Dynamic Risk Management
Moving in Shallow Water
Coastal Waterways Module
This module focuses on specific coastal waterway hazards along with in-water skills.
Coastal-specific Hazards
In Water Rescue Skills
Personal Safety
Dynamic Risk Management
Returning to Shore Through Surf
Coastal Wildlife