Qualification Standard
| Authorising body: | Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports |
|---|---|
| Group of fields: | Physical Education and Sport |
| Occupation: | Open water rescue swimmer |
| Validity of standard: | From 11/2/2022 |
| Qualification level: | 4 |
Qualification Standard
| Vocational competence | Level |
|---|---|
Ensuring control and prevention, health and safety protection for occupants of water bodies and streams |
4 |
Knowledge of giving the pre-medical first aid required for the needs of an open water rescuer |
5 |
Swimming skills required for the needs of an open water rescuer |
4 |
Rescue work during free-diving and scuba diving accidents for the needs of an open water rescuer |
4 |
Rescuing a drowning person at natural swimming pools, in water bodies and streams |
5 |
Operation of various types of vessels |
4 |
Rescuing a drowning person from frozen bodies of water |
4 |
Supervising the operation of artificial and natural pools, swimming baths and water parks |
3 |
Control of operation and maintenance of lifeguard and aquatic facilities |
3 |
Following entities have contributed
The qualification standard was prepared by the Sector Council for personal services. It has been established and licensed for this activity by the Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic and the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic.
Entities represented in the following work group have contributed:
Asociace bazénů a saun ČR (ABAS ČR)
Vodní záchranná služba Českého červeného kříže (VZS ČČK)
Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy v Praze (FTVS UK v Praze)