STA NARS Pool Lifeguard Award

Target Audience:
This course is aimed at members of staff who need to obtain Lifeguarding skills to become a professional pool lifeguard, complying with the requirements of paragraphs 140 – 164 of “Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools”.

Governing Body:
Swimming Teachers Association

Course Details:
Number on Course: 4 Minimum, 12 Maximum. Course Times: 09.00 – 18.00.
Validation of Certification: 2 years.
Course Duration: 40 hours (5 days).

Course Content:
Theory Section – Complete worksheets to demonstrate a clear understanding of the pool safety operating procedures and how they relate to pool supervision covering the following topics:

• The role and duties of a pool Lifeguard
• The legislative background
• The swimming pool
• Pool safety operating procedures
• First Aid
• Resuscitation
• Spinal Injuries
• Rescue Techniques
• Pool Features

Assessment:
The qualification is assessed as set out below; candidates must satisfy all of the following:

• Completion of the Portfolio to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
• Complete the worksheets to the satisfaction of the tutor and examiner.
• Completing 5, 10 question multiple – choice examination papers during the course; each question is worth 1 mark.
• The pass mark is 7 per paper Continual assessment by the tutor.
• Demonstrating the ability to carry out various defined rescue activities in a safe manner.
• Demonstrating CPR and the preparatory actions and aftercare.
• Important: Regular on – going training and practice is essential; the NARS record sheet and check sheet are provided to record regular training.

Entry Requirements:
Candidates must:

• Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination
• Be swim fit and healthy
• Be able to swim 100 meters on their front
• Be able to swim 100 meters on their back
• Be able to swim 50 meters in 1 minute
• Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool.
• All students need to do some simple course reading and answer questions in the manual provided.