STA – SWIMMING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
POOL LIFEGUARD – SQCF LEVEL 7
Aim
The Pool Lifeguard qualification aims to train lifeguards in pool rescue, CPR techniques, first aid and dealing with poolside emergencies in accordance with the National Occupational Standards and Sections 140 – 185 of Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools Document and British
Standard BS EN 15288 Part 2, Safety Requirements for Operations.
Pre-requisites
Be of 16 years of age or older
Be able to swim 100 metres on their front and back without stopping
Be able to swim 50 metres in under 1 minute
Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool
Validity of Award 2 years
POOL RESPONDER SQCF LEVEL 7
Aim
The Pool Responder qualification aims to train candidates in pool rescue, CPR techniques and first aid competencies in order to deal with poolside emergencies in accordance with the National Occupational Standards and The HSE Publication Managing Health and Safety in Swimming
Pools and British Standard BS EN 15288 Part 2, Safety Requirements for Operations.
Pre-requisites
Be of 16 years of age or older
Be able to recover an object from the deepest part of the pool
Validity of Award – 2 years
POOL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SQCF LEVEL 6
Aim
The Pool Emergency Procedures qualification aims to train candidates in pool rescue, adult, child and infant CPR techniques competent to deal with poolside emergencies in accordance with The HSE Publication Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools and British Standard BS EN
15288 Part 2, Safety Requirements for Operations.
Pre-requisites
Be of 14 years of age or older
Be able to recover an object from the deepest part of the pool
Be capable of swimming 25 metres (candidates 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)
Validity of Award 2 YEARS