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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”.
Acronym:
STA/NARS/PL
Governing Body:
Swimming Teachers Association
Course Registration Period:
28 days
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.
Numbers of Students:
4 Minimum, 12 Maximum.
Number of Hours:
40 hours
Course Timings:
9.00am – 6.00pm
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.
Validation of Certification:
2 full years from the assessment date, if successful at the conclusion of the assessment.
Cost:
Please contact a member of our team for a free quotation.
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