The Atlantic Crest Aquatic Safety Qualification is designed for those who either work or play in the water, or whose role requires them to work near the water's edge. Giving you the skills you need to perform safely and understand how to put together advance and dynamic risk assessments. 

The vocational qualification, ASQ, is structured to comply with the requirements of industry and support organisations to meet their statutory obligations. The flexible programme can be tailored to meet specific industry needs.

Via a combination of theoretical and practical sessions this two day course will take you through the following subjects - 

Drowning, Generic Open Water Hazards, Legislation, Risk Management, Rescue Principles, Aquatic and Rescue Equipment.

The Beach - 

Tides, Waves, Currents, Cliffs, Beach Composition, Weather and Temperature, Man-made Structures, Pollution and Marine Hazards, Human/Occupational and Equipment Hazards, Rescue Techniques, 

Inland Water -

River Hazards, Water flow and force, Stoppers, Cushion Waves and Eddy Currents, Strainers and Entrapment, Riverbank Stability and Riverbed Composition, Estuarial Waters, Inland Still Water, Weather and Temperature, Man-made Structures, Pollution, Human/Occupational and Equipment Hazards, Rescue Techniques

Emergency Rescues, Open Water Swimming, Surfing

The course is valid for two years

How long does it take to complete the ASQ? 

This depends on the level required and the number of modules chosen. If you work on the water's edge only and do not intend on entering the water you will be able to join us for a one day course, completing Levels 1 and 2. If you wish to enter the water you will need to complete Levels 1-3 and will join us for two days.

To progress through to Level 3, the candidate must complete Level 1 Aquatic Safety Principles and at least one Level 2 module. The Emergency Response module is the foundation for Level 3 and must be taken in addition to any of the more specific Level 3 modules. 

Level 1 Modules take 4 hrs 

Level 2 Modules take 3 hrs 

Level 3 Emergency Response takes 4 hrs 

Additional Level 3 modules take 3 hrs each. 

The Adur centre holds a set 2 day course twice a year which covers Levels 1-3. 

The cost of this 2-day non-residential course is £155 & VAT per person.

As our open courses cover all 3 levels our next course will not take place until May 2025, to ensure that water temperature levels are above 14 degrees.  

Alternatively, if it is only a one day, Level 1-2 course (no in water element inc.) we can undertake these all year round. Contact us if you're interested in a bespoke course.