Training

The Aquatic Helper forms an initial steppingstone on to the aquatic pathway, allowing learners to gain insight into swimming teaching by becoming a helper within the swimming lesson environment.

Learners will complete the Aquatic Helper workbook and assist with swimming lessons while being mentored by a Level 2 qualified Swimming Teacher.

Learners undertaking the Aquatic Helper mentor programme must complete this workbook and assist a Level 2 qualified Swimming Teacher for 12 hours to be awarded the achievement certificate.

The work of a Pool Lifeguard

Pool Lifeguards are responsible for overseeing the safety of all pool users and provide a vitally important public service. Lifeguards are trained in Poolside Rescue, First Aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Pool Lifeguards have to ork in hot, humid and noisy environments and need to be able to work as part of a team, engage with members of the public to prevent accidents and ensure bather safety.

The work of a Lifeguard offers great flexibility and can often select the hours of work that best suits them either on a casual or contracted basis. Experienced Lifeguards often go on to complete their Beach Lifeguard Qualification and work abroad.

STA Pool Lifeguard

The STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification is widely recognised as the professional benchmark in the leisure industry and will provide you with the opportunity for employment at most UK Swimming Pools. The qualification also has widespread international recognition.

The STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification is awarded upon successful completion of the course and is valid for a period of 3 years. The candidate must attend the entire course and paste assessment to be awarded the STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

The courses will take place during half term breaks during the school holidays, and you will be trained on all aspects of lifeguarding.                The assessment will take place on the last day and will take approximately 4 hours.

What’s involved in the Training?

The STA Pool Lifeguard course is intensive and rigorous, you will undertake a combination of theory and practical work and betrayed to carry our CPR, First Aid and given sufficient training to competently manage a range of pools.

For further details or to book a place please call our Customer Contact Team on 0161 207 7000

PLG Practical Skills for course

PLG overview of course

Swimming Teachers work with people of all ages and abilities – from babies to adults – to teach them this valuable life skill that will enable them to be safe in and around the water.

Swimming Teachers have to work in hot, humid and noisy poolside environments and must be able to offer learners clear instruction, guidance, encouragement, motivation and support.

Swimming Teaching offers great flexibility because you can often select the hours of work that best suit you on either a casual or contracted basis. Some experienced Swimming Teachers often go on to set up their own swim schools or teach swimming at holiday resorts abroad.

You will undertake a combination of theory work and practical teaching sessions with your course tutor, who will introduce you to a range of different teaching methods and practices. At the end of the course, you will have a practical and theoretical examination to test your understanding.

As part of your course with STA, if required you will receive training in lifesaving and swimming pool rescue techniques in the form of the STA Safety Award for Teachers. Therefore, it is important that you are confident in and around water. You will also receive training in Safeguarding and the cost of the course includes STA Membership again if required.

This course is specifically aimed at those looking to gain employment in swim teaching. Holders of the qualification can teach up to 12 participants from non-swimmers to improvers, 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.

For further details or to book a place please email training@ocll.co.uk

Swimming Teachers work with people of all ages and abilities – from babies to adults – to teach them this valuable life skill that will enable them to be safe in and around the water.

Swimming Teachers have to work in hot, humid and noisy poolside environments and must be able to offer learners clear instruction, guidance, encouragement, motivation and support.

Swimming Teaching offers great flexibility because you can often select the hours of work that best suit you on either a casual or contracted basis. Some experienced Swimming Teachers often go on to set up their own swim schools or teach swimming at holiday resorts abroad.

You will undertake a combination of theory work and practical teaching sessions with your course tutor, who will introduce you to a range of different teaching methods and practices. At the end of the course, you will have a practical and theoretical examination to test your understanding.

As part of your course with STA, you will receive training in lifesaving and swimming pool rescue techniques. Therefore, it is important that you are confident in and around water.

This course is the industry standard for those who wish to teach unsupervised and is essential for seeking employment as a swimming teacher. Once qualified, the holder will be able to teach groups of participants of a range of abilities utilising approved plans for teaching swimming.

For further details or to book a place please email training@ocll.co.uk

This qualification will allow you to provide safety cover for swimming sessions. On the course, you’ll learn basic rescue, first aid and resuscitation skills. If you are wanting to work for OCL as a swim teacher then you will need to hold this or a higher rescue qualification as a minimum.

For further details or to book a place please email training@ocll.co.uk

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