What do you do in bronze cross?
Bronze Cross (20 hr.): begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities.
In what city is the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon office located?
Burnaby, BC
FAQ | The Lifesaving Society – Burnaby, BC.
What is the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon’s website?
Lifesaving.ca – Sauvetage.ca.
What does a lifesaving instructor do?
Lifesaving Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR programs. Certification in Alberta and Northwest Territories includes CPR Instructor certification.
How far do you have to swim for Bronze Cross?
The Bronze Cross endurance swim requirement is 600 metres in 18 minutes using any combination of strokes.
How long is your Bronze Cross valid for?
two years
How often do Bronze Medallion, Bronze cross and NLS have to be recertified? All Lifesaving awards have to be recertified every two years from the date appearing on the certificate. If you continue your lifeguard training you do not have to recertify your Bronze Medallion or your Bronze Cross.
How old do you have to be to be a Lifeguard in BC?
To take this course you must be 16 years or older AND have completed Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. National Lifeguard is a Lifesaving Society (LS) certification offered through the YMCA.
How do you become a Lifeguard?
What is needed to start the lifeguard training course:
- You need to be 16+.
- Must be able to jump, much preferably, dive into deep water.
- Swim 50 meters, two lengths of an average pool, in 60 seconds.
- Swim 100 meters continuously, at your own pace, on front and back in deep water.
- Tread water for 30 consecutive seconds.
How old do you have to be to become a lifeguard in BC?
Pre-requisite: Must be 16 years of age, have completed Bronze Cross, and either Aquatic Emergency Care or Standard First Aid by the first day of the course. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be certified to be a Lifeguard.
How long does lifesaving instructor last?
Recertification: Instructors remain current by recertifying within 24 months of the last certification date. Recertification is through the Society’s professional development credit system.
