The document discusses international guidelines for water safety and lifesaving education established by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). The ILS establishes minimum standards that member organizations' programs must meet to be accredited and use the ILS name. The standards cover recommended competencies, learning outcomes, and assessment criteria. The ILS also provides guidelines for international water safety and swimming education programs with achievement levels requiring mastery of core skills. Examples of member organizations that use ILS certification schemes are provided.

1. International Water Safety and Lifesaving Education by ILS Norman Farmer Chair, ILS Education Committee

5. ILS Guidelines

12. SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE 6 AND 7 YEARS STANDARD 7 AND 8 YEARS STANDARD 8 AND 9 YEARS STANDARD 9 AND 10 YEARS STANDARD 10 AND 11 YEARS STANDARD 11 AND 12 YEARS STANDARD 12 AND 13 YEARS STANDARD SAFE ENTRY AND EXIT Safe Entry and Exit Enter and exit the water safely and confidently Safe Entry and Exit Perform a slide in entry and exit using the edge Safe Entry and Exit Perform a step in entry and exit using the edge Safe Entry and Exit Safely perform a compact jump, a fall in entry and exit from deep water using the edge Safe Entry and Exit Demonstrate a safe forward dive Safe Entry and Exit Demonstrate a stride entry Safe Entry and Exit Demonstrate an entry technique selected by the examiner SCULLING AND BODY ORIENTATION Float to Stand Recover from a face down float or glide to a standing or other secure position Scull Demonstrate horizontal arm sculling actions to support the body in an upright position with the face above the surface of the water. Small movements of the legs permitted. Float to stand Recover from a backfloat or back glide to a standing or other secure position Scull – Head First Demonstrate sculling head first Scull – Feet First Demonstrate sculling feet first on the back. Body Rotation Demonstrate rotation of the tucked body, keeping the face above the surface of the water Body Rotation Rotate the body about the vertical and horizontal axes with and without arm and leg action. Eggbeater Kick Demonstrate the eggbeater kick to show the basic coordination of the leg action. Arms or a kickboard may be used for support. Somersaults Demonstrate a backward and a forward somersault in the water Eggbeater Kick Demonstrate an efficient eggbeater kick without use of arms

14. International Example

16. Aim: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to be able to make the right survival decisions, instinctive decisions that may help them or those around them survive an aquatic emergency. Duration: 3 Rescue Awards, 3 Bronze Awards

19. Statement (2)