STA have torn up the rule book and launched the new all-inclusive level 2 Pool Lifeguarding qualification, following a long consultation with industry leisure groups.
The new CIMSPA-endorsed Pool Lifeguarding qualification aligns lifeguard and First Aid at Work revalidations for the first time in the industry on a 3-year process.
Developed with the latest industry research, the qualification is designed to train learners in all aspects of pool rescue, CPR techniques, first aid, dealing with poolside emergencies, and all other skills needed for the role of a modern lifeguard.
Interested? Before You Get Started…
You’ll need to make sure you’ve met the following requirements before you attend your course:
Be at least 16 years of age
Be able to jump into deep water
Be able to swim 50 metres in under 1 minute
Be able to swim 100 metres on the front and 100 metres on the back without stopping
Be able to tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool
Be able to climb out of the pool unaided without the use of steps or ladders