The Dolphin Series comprises 2 awards covering personal survival skills. It is recommended that this series is only undertaken by learners who have completed the Shark Series Level 4.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform a straddle entry from the poolside
- Swim 50 metres
- Tread water for 3 minutes
- Swim 100 metres
- Find a floatable object in deep water and adopt the H.E.L.P. position for 2 minutes
- Climb out of the pool from deep water without assistance
These tests must be performed in deep water whilst wearing a short-sleeved, fully buttoned shirt or blouse, as well as long, loose fitting trousers (not jeans).
Learning Outcomes
- Perform a straddle entry from the poolside
- Swim 100 metres in less than 4 minutes
- Perform a feet first surface dive
- Tread water for 1 minute, waving one arm above the water to attract attention
- Tread water for 3 minutes
- Swim 200 metres, stop and rest for 2 minutes by either floating or treading water, then swim a further 200 metres
- Climb out of the pool from deep water without assistance
These tests must be performed in deep water whilst wearing a long-sleeved, fully buttoned shirt or blouse, as well as long, loose fitting trousers (not jeans).
