At Oldham Community Leisure, we offer a wide range of courses, which are run on a regular basis throughout our facilities. These are for employees and interested participants from outside the organisation.
Courses are developed to ensure that quality training and support is provided for the community of Oldham and the surrounding area, and are linked to employment or further education.
All courses are held in a first class training environment, and are led by fully qualified members of staff, with the resulting qualifications being recognised professionally, nationally and internationally.
Courses include:
• STA Award in Swimming Teaching
• STA Certificate in Swimming Teaching
• Aquacise
• STA Certificate in Swimming Pool & Spa Water Treatment
• First Aid at Work
• Emergency First Aid for Sport
• Emergency Responder +
• Manual Handling
• Customer Care
View our training courses below:
Aquatic Helper
| Dates: |
Awaiting dates to be confirmed, watch this space for further updates. Keep an eye on our social media for updates. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. |
| Entry requirements: |
Must be 13+ |
| Cost: | £30 |
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.
STA Pool Lifeguard
| Dates: |
Upcoming dates for the course: Course 1: Tuesday 27th August 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Wednesday 28th August 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Thursday 29th August 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Friday 30th August 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Monday 2nd September 2024 9am – 5pm Oldham Leisure Centre Tuesday 3rd September 2024 7.30am – 11.30am Oldham Leisure Centre (Exam)
Course 2: Monday 28th October 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Tuesday 29th October 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Wednesday 30th October 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Thursday 31st October 2024 9am – 5pm Chadderton Wellbeing Centre Friday 1st November 2024 9am – 5pm Oldham Leisure Centre Saturday 2nd November 2024 7.15am – 10.30am Oldham Leisure Centre (Exam) |
| Entry requirements: |
Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of the examination Be able to swim 100 metres on their front Be able to swim 100 metres on their back Be able to swim 50 metres in 1 minute Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool |
| Cost: | £220 |
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
STA Award in Swimming Teaching
| Dates: |
Upcoming dates for the course: Friday 18th October Saturday 19th October Sunday 20th October Friday 25th October Saturday 26th October |
| Entry requirements: |
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 |
| Cost: | £300 |
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 call our Customer Contact Team on 0161 207 7000.
STA Certificate in Swimming Teaching
| Dates: |
Awaiting dates to be confirmed, watch this space for further updates. Keep an eye on our social media for updates. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. |
| Entry requirements: |
Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of the examination Be able to swim 100 metres on their front Be able to swim 100 metres on their back Be able to swim 50 metres in 1 minute Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool Hold the STA Award in Teaching Swimming or equivalent (please note the Swim England Level 1 Award in Aquatic Teaching is not an acceptable pre-requisite) |
| Cost: | £330 |
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 call our Customer Contact Team on 0161 207 7000.
STA Safety Award for Teachers Training Course
| Dates: |
Awaiting dates to be confirmed, watch this space for further updates. |
| Entry requirements: |
Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of the examination Be able to swim 25 metres (learners who cannot swim 25 metres must be capable of wading, and effecting a rescue, in a pool with a depth no greater than chest height) Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool. Be able to swim 100 metres on their front Be able to swim 100 metres on their back Be able to swim 50 metres in 1 minute Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool |
| Cost: | £45 |
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 call our Customer Contact Team on 0161 207 7000.
STA Pool Lifeguard / Safety Award for Teachers Ongoing Training Timetable
2024 PLG and SAT Timetable July-December
Whether you are pursuing skills and qualifications in the quest to gain employment, or qualifications you wish to procure whilst working, OCL are dedicated to providing high quality services and opportunities to all individuals choosing to learn with us.
Please note that each course has limited places available and is filled on a first come first served basis. Completion of the course may not guarantee employment within OCL. Cost is payable at the time of booking.
To book a place on any of our courses please contact our Customer Contact Team on 0161 207 7000.
