RLSS UK has been leading the way in water safety training since 1891. RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned is an industry-leading water safety training programme designed for organisations whose business activities take place in, on, or near water.  It can be delivered across the UK and Ireland by RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessors.



Prerequisites to Become an RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessor (TA)

There are two levels of Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessors.


To deliver these awards: 

You are required to: 

1) Hold a valid RLSS UK TA Core (3 days)
2) RLSS UK Water Safety Training TA DEFRA 2 Specialism (2 days) (or previous NWSMP DEFRA TA Specialism)
3) Hold and maintain either DEFRA Module 2: Water and Flood First Responder or DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician (from any training provider) 
4) Hold and maintain a current First Aid qualification (or equivalent)
5) Hold a current RLSS UK 'Licence' to Operate' Membership. 


To deliver this award: 

Must have already completed:
1) Hold a valid RLSS UK TA Core (3 days)
2) RLSS UK Water Safety Training TA DEFRA 2 Specialism (2-days) *not probationary status

Must maintain:
3) Hold and maintain DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician qualification
4) Hold and maintain a current First Aid qualification (or equivalent)
5) Hold a current RLSS UK 'Licence' to Operate' Membership. 

Must complete: 

6) RLSS UK Water Safety Training DEFRA Module 3: Water and Flood Rescue Technician qualification Specialism (2-day course) 


Find an RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessor (TA)

To find and attend a suitable Trainer Assessor course in the specialism that you require (e.g. RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned TA course). You can use RLSS UK’s Course Finder to find a TA course near you.  

If you can’t find a course or have any questions about the process involved in becoming an RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Trainer Assessor, please contact our Customer Services team on 0300 323 0096 or email [email protected].



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