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What is Lifesaving 123 Award?

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The Lifesaving 123 Award course consists of three stages which teaches the fundamentals of water safety, theory and practical aspects of land-based and water-based non-contact rescue as well as resuscitation skills.

Upon successful completion of all stages and exams, participants will receive Lifesaving 123 badges and certificates issued by the Singapore Life Saving Society.

Why should I join?

  • Students who want to enhance their ability to respond effectively in emergencies.

  • Students who would like to progress after completing SwimSafer Stage 6 Programme

  • Perfect for aspiring lifeguards, swimming instructors, beachgoers, water sports enthusiasts

  • Investing in your own safety and the safety of others

Example 1: Throwing Rescue

Example 2: Rope Rescue

Next Intake

Practical Sessions:
01, 08, 15, 22 March 2026

Exam:
22 March 2026

Time:
11:00am – 3:00pm (3 – 4hr)

Location:
Sengkang Swimming Complex

Course Fee:
$550 per pax

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Prerequisites

  • 13 years old onwards

  • Able to swim Freestyle 100m

  • Able to swim Breaststroke 100m

  • Able to tread water for 1 min with both hands up

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    What is Lifesaving 1 Award About

    To impart preliminary skills and knowledge of water safety and land-based non-contact rescues.

    • Introduction to basic water safety, water dangers and water rescue in swimming pool

    • Identify the actions of a non-swimmer and a weak swimmer

    • Basic land-based rescue skill e.g

      • Reaching rescue
      • Throwing of buoyant aid rescue
      • Wading rescue (with buoyant or rigid aid)
      • Accompanied rescue

    • Swim 100 meters in any recognised strokes to pass the course exam

    What is Lifesaving 2 Award About

    To develop further preliminary skills and knowledge of water safety, resuscitation and land-based non-contact rescues.

    • Introduction to water rescue, dangers of open water and applying mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to unconscious casualty (CPR).

    • Identify the movements of non-swimmer, weak swimmer, swimmer with limb injury, unconscious non-breathing swimmer.

    • Land-based emergency rescue techniques such as Rope Rescue and Non-Contact Tow Rescue of an uncooperative casualty scenario.

    • Ability to swim 150 meters comfortably in any recognised strokes.

    What is Lifesaving 3 Award About

    To reinforce skills and knowledge of water safety, resuscitation and water rescue preparatory to the Bronze Medallion.

    • Understanding of water rescue and treatment of cramp and minor bleeding.

    • Sculling of water using only arms in the Ready position, tread water without using arms.

    • Underwater Recovery, Defensive and Release Techniques of casualty and full-clothed emergency rescue.

    • Confidently swim 200 meters in any two recognised strokes.

    Lifesaving 123 Course Schedules

    Course Option A

    Weekend Class – Every Sunday noon

    Lessons:
    01, 08, 15, 22 February 2026

    Exam:
    22 February 2026

    Time:
    12:30pm – 3:30pm (3hr)

    Location: Yishun Swimming Complex

    Fee:
    $450 nett

    Course Option B

    Weekday Class – Every Tuesday morning

    Lessons:
    03, 10, 16, 24 February 2026

    Exam:
    24 February 2026

    Time:
    9:30am – 12:30pm (3hrs)

    Location:
    Yishun Swimming Complex

    Fee:
    $450 nett

    Course Option C

    Weekend Class – Sunday AM

    Lessons:
    01, 08, 15, 22 March 2026

    Exam:
    22 March 2026

    Time:
    11:00am – 3:00pm (3 – 4hr)

    Location: Sengkang Swimming Complex

    Fee:
    $550 nett

    Updates as of 27 Jan 2026

    Note: Each lifesaving course requires a minimum of 4 participants to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, the organiser reserves the right to postpone the course to the next available schedule.