DEFRA Approved Level 1 Water Awareness Course

This 4 hour course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to stay safer around inland and flood water. This award is authorised by Surf Life Saving GB, and meets the DEFRA Level 1 Concept of Operations.
Trained by our own Surf Life Saving Flood Rescue Instructor, and supported by our operational team members, you will gain an insight on:

• Hydrology 
• Hazards of Inland and Flood Water
• Personal Protective Equipment 
• Dangers of Soft Surfaces
• Reach, Throw and Shout Rescue (short outdoor practical session)

The first part will be classroom based at our premises on Caton Road, after this we will relocate to Denny Beck a few minutes away for a short practical session (You wont get wet but some of the team will!) You will be provided with all personal protective equipment on the day. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather, and suitable footwear.

Cost £30
This pays for SLSGB Certificate, Day Membership, Insurance and Teas & Coffees. As LASAR is a charity additional donations are always welcome!

Venue: At LASAR premises on Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PE (directions below)

Next course date:

TBA

Book your place online

​Other Dates: Please contact Alex.bowden@lasar.org.uk or the team for the next open course dates. We are also happy to provide bespoke sessions for your flood forum group or civil contingency staff, we can accommodate 8-12 people per course.

Find Us

Directions & Parking

There is plenty of FREE car parking at our premises.

Turn off Caton Road into Lansil Way (the entrance to Lansil Way industrial Estate), and take the immediate first right turn into the car park.

Drive right down to the end where our building is facing you.

Please park in the spaces closest to the building as the first part of the car park belongs to our neighbours.