DEFRA Module 2 - Recertification Information

For those who are using Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned modules as part of the DEFRA flood response, candidates must follow the relevant CPD requirements to recertify.   

To renew with CPD hours, candidates must maintain an adequate level of continued professional development (CPD) throughout the validity of this module.  

Candidates must complete a minimum of eight hours CPD per year with a minimum of two sessions per year with a maximum gap of nine months between training sessions. Of the eight hours, at least two hours must be in the water.  

CPD must be evidenced and should cover the following content as a minimum:

• Donning, doffing and care of water rescue personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Water rescue incident management 
• Self-rescue techniques  
• Throw bag skills
• Shallow water crossing techniques
• Hydrology  

Candidates with a DEFRA Module 2 award who have completed the required level of CPD (as detailed above), which has been delivered by suitably qualified instructors, are required to complete a minimum of 6 hours of CPD training hours over a minimum of one day. Candidates must complete the RLSS UK Water Safety Training - DEFRA Aligned Module 2 assessment.  

Candidates must evidence a suitable level of CPD to their training provider. RLSS UK have created a comprehensive ongoing training and competency assessment plan that can support candidates and training providers through the recertification process.  

If candidates are unable to provide a suitable level of contact training hours or these are not required due to workplace requirements, candidates must reattend the course and complete the assessment as a new candidate.