STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification
The STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification provides learners with the knowledge and practical competencies required to be able to safely provide constant poolside supervision for structured and unstructured swimming activities, as well as be able to deal with a range of emergency situations in a swimming pool environment including rescues, basic life support, first aid and incident management.
Who is the course for?
STA Level 3 Award for Pool Lifeguards is suitable for learners who act as a pool lifeguard at work or in voluntary and community activities, or for personal interest and development.
Entry Requirements:
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Be 16 years of age or older at time of assessment
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Be able to perform practical demonstrations on the floor
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Be able to jump and dive into deep water
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Be able to swim 50 metres in under 1 minute
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Be able to swim 100 metres on the front and 100 metres on the back without stopping
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Be able to tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
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Be able to surface dive and recover a submersible adult manikin from the deepest part of the pool
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Be able to climb out of the pool unaided without the use of steps or ladders.
There are no previous qualifications or experience required, however it is advisable that learners have a minimum of level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
A level of personal fitness is necessary due to the demands of the pool lifeguard role which learners will need to demonstrate during the course.
Course Content:
The STA pool lifeguard qualification covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool.
Training and assessment for the course are in three sections, and candidates must successfully pass all sections to attain the qualification.
To run this course we will need access to a training room and use of a swimming pool.
Once completed the qualification lasts for three years and lifeguards will need to attend regular training sessions which cover the programme contents and ensure that all lifeguards are up to date with any new changes and fully competent within their role.
What does this course Cost?
This six day course can be run at your own business premises. All that is required is a room, with enough space, and use of a swimming pool.
The maximum number of candidates on each course is 12 at a cost of £2,750 which includes all tuition, materials and certificates.
We can also add extra qualifications onto this (for example First Aid at Work Level 3, Automated External Defibrillator, Management of Life threatening Bleeds, Anaphylaxis etc) in order to get you the best trained lifeguards for your business.
If you do not want all 12 spaces there is an option to pay per person at a cost of £260 each. Please contact us for more information.