Before acquiring the swimming badge, you should get used to the water. With the acquisition of the swimming badge, the skills and knowledge of a safe swimmer are queried. The theoretical test includes knowledge of bathing rules and assistance with bathing, boating and ice accidents. In the practical test, there is a headfirst jump from the edge of the pool and a 30-minute swim. During this time, at least 800 meters must be covered, of which 650 meters in prone or supine position in a recognizable swimming style and 150 meters in the other position as well as a starting jump and 25 meters freestyle swimming, 50 meters breaststroke in a maximum of 75 seconds, 50 meters backstroke with straddle swing without Arm activity or back crawl swimming, 10 meter distance diving from the swimming position, three times approx. 2 m deep diving from the water surface with retrieval of an object within 3 minutes each, a jump from 3 meters height or 2 different jumps from 1 meter height as well as 50 meters transport swimming.