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(NaRS) Pool Safety Award
Course duration = 6 hours

The Award is a specialist, fit-for-purpose qualification designed specifically to equip teachers with a range of key skills to deal competently with poolside aquatic emergencies.

Award overview:
- Rescue techniques, including spinal injury and aquatic first aid
- Emergency procedures
- Pool hazards and risk assessments
- Operational duties and responsibilities
- Relevant legislation

Entry Requirements:
- Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination
- Be involved with either teaching, assisting or supervising swimming or pool activities

STA Level 2 Certificate - Baby & Pre-School

Baby & Pre-school Teachers are qualified in the special skills required to introduce babies and very young children to aquatic activities.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of the examination and attend a course of instruction for a minimum of 22 hours including the ATFU.

Candidates are assessed during the course and take a practical teaching demonstration and a written theory examination at the end of the course.

STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming - Beginners

Holders of the STC[B] can teach up to 10 beginners, they may also act as an assistant teacher and may teach larger classes or advanced skills under direct supervision of a suitably qualified swimming teacher.

Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of the examination, hold an acceptable life saving qualification and attend an STA course of instruction that will have a minimum duration of 20 hours. Candidates must attend for at least 18 hours.

Candidates are assessed during the course and take a practical teaching examination and an oral theory examination at the end of the course.

STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming - Full

Holders of the STC[F] can teach without supervision, pupils of all levels.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of the examination, hold an acceptable life saving qualification, hold the STC[B], or an acceptable equivalent and attend an STA course of instruction that will have a minimum duration of 26 hours. Candidates must attend for at least 22 hours.

Candidates are assessed during the course and take a practical teaching examination and a written theory examination at the end of the course.