Why take SwimSafer Gold?
Obtain life-saving readiness
Gain proficiency in rescue skills
Learn to perform strokes much smoothly and confidently
What swimming skills and knowledge will you acquire in SwimSafer Gold?
Entries & Exits
- Standing dive
Sculling & Body Orientation
- Scull, float or tread for whilst making a self-made float within 5 min (incorporated in Survival & Activity Skills)
Underwater Skills
- In at least 1.8m deep water, perform head-first surface dive (tuck or pike) and perform ear equalisation, if necessary and swim through hoops on pool bottom for 5m
Swimming Movements & Strokes
Swim:
- 100m Front Crawl (within 3:00 min)
- 100m Breaststroke (within 4:00 min)
- 100 m Backstroke (within 3:20 min)
- 50m Survival Backstroke
- 50m Sidestroke
- 15m Butterfly
Survival & Activity Skills
Dressed in swimwear, long pants, t-shirt, perform the following sequence:
- Enter deep water using a compact jump
- Perform a headfirst surface dive to a depth of at least 1.8m (and perform ear equalisation, if
necessary)
- Swim through hoops on pool bottom for 5m and resurface
- Swim 45m quickly using front crawl
- Then, swim slowly for a further 50m using any preferred survival swim stroke
- Remove pants in deep water and make a float with it while treading water within 5 min
- Demonstrate Heat Escape Lessening Posture (H.E.L.P.) technique with the self-made float for 1 min
- Then swim 25m with the self-made float and climb out of the water
Rescue Skills
- Using a suitable buoyant aid, tow (noncontact) rescue of a person 10m from safety.
Swimming Knowledge
- Principles of Personal Safety and Survival
- Environmental Awareness
- Health Awareness
- Emergency Situations and Survival Techniques
- Rescues
Where are the SwimSafer Gold conducted?
North Area Pools
East Area Pools
West Area Pools
Central Area Pools
How often do we conduct SwimSafer?
Weekly*
Who can take up SwimSafer?
From 5 years old +
Who will be conducting the programme?
Swim Safer is conducted by experienced, expertly-trained, and certified swim instructors.
SwimSafer Certification
At the end of each stage, student will receive a stage completion e-certificate.
What's next after completing SwimSafer Gold?
You are now equipped to venture into other aqua activities such as diving, kayaking, and competitive water sports!
How to sign up for SwimSafer Gold?
Take SwimSafer today! Simply select your preferred day and time below.
When would you like to start?
Swimming Lessons - Home Query
Frequently Asked Questions
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Terms and Conditions
You are required to declare any medical conditions that you have or have had in the past. The school has the right to withdraw your enrolment if regarded medically unsuitable for the programme.