Lifesavers can bridge the gap between an incident being discovered and the arrival of the emergency services. In effect we can make a crucial difference. Emergencies don’t just happen to other people – it could be our family or friends who we love and care. We may need these life saving skills – to save their lives!

V3 Aquatic Club Aquatic Rescue Training (V3 ART) programmes are customised with different target audience in mind. Before drafting any program, we need to appreciate the participants’ background and comprehend their goals, then we can crystallise a progressive trainingprogramme to help participants to achieve their objectives based on their current foundation.

V3 ART Standard programmes focus on general Water Safety, Life Saving, Emergency Care and Resuscitation, through well structured Knowledge Building and Skill Training sessions, and a session for Assessment if the participants are to attain the Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS) awards.

V3 ART Specialized programmes caterto the needs of individuals and organization with further specific requirements. Besides the standard syllabus, we integrate specialised elements for Open Water or Boating Environment, Diving Emergency Preventions and Aids, Team Building, or Safety Audition… etc. based on the needs. Divers Alert Network Asia Pacific (DAN AP) awards can be incorporated too.

It is not possible to have 2 emergency situations that are totally alike; therefore the basic principles will be emphasized in V3 ART programmes rather than dogmatically focusing on a standard method of rescue. These basic foundations are essential for further self development and growth.

A typical V3 ART Basic program is as follows:

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of V3 ART Basic program, the participants will be capable of:

Prevention of Accidents – increase the Awareness of Water Safety and gain the ability to Identify Potential Danger areas and activities.

Personal Survival – establish the basic Knowledge and Skills for Self Rescue in general aquatic emergency.

Rescue of Others – possess the Confidence and Proper Approach to perform a Rescue as a team when needed.
Therefore, significantly Enhance the Safety Margin of Self, and Others.

Course Outline:
Concept of Life Saving – the 3 Elements.
Water Safety – Understanding & Awareness.
Personal Survival – Against the Odds.
Principles of Water Rescue – the 6 Steps.
Recognition of Emergency – the 3 Phases.
Categories of Drowning Persons – the 4 Groups.
Assessment Techniques – the SAFE Approach.
Rescue Plans – the 7 Methods.
Managing resources – Selection & Application.
The Actions – the 3 Levels.
Entries and Exits – Choices.
Emergency Care & First Aid.
Related Knowledge – Rescuer Protection, Personal Issues, Media, Police Investigation, Legal Considerations.
Initiative Training & Case Studies.