• VENUE
• Day 1 online / Day 2 St Helens School, Northwood
• DATE
• Thursday 29 August - Friday 30 August 2024
• TIME
• 09:00 - 18:00

Note - A late booking fee will apply to any bookings taken less than 2 weeks prior to the commencement of this course

Description

This award qualifies swimming teachers and coaches to supervise ‘programmed’ activities. This is the minimum qualification to be able to supervise swimmers whilst under their direct teaching / coaching.

This qualification compliments our programme of Swim England Swimming Teacher qualifications and is highly recommended for anyone involved in teaching or coaching swimmers. This award is also suitable to Lifesaving Instructors and Lifeguard Trainer Assessors to supervise activities during programmed classes and training.

Syllabus
The course will cover

	•	The teacher, swimming pools and class management
	•	Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action
	•	CPR and First Aid

Pre-requisites
To enrol on the course candidates must be able to achieve for:
New Candidates:

	•	Be at least 16 years old on the date of the assessment
	•	Swim 50 metres
	•	Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool where training
	•	Climb out of the pool without help and without using steps or ladders

Renewal Candidates:

	•	Hold an in-date NRASTC at the point of assessment
	•	Be at least 16 years old on the date of the assessment
	•	Swim 50 metres
	•	Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool where training
	•	Climb out of the pool without help and without using steps or ladders

This course can also be combined with the Emergency First Aid at Work and AED qualifications subject to suitable course duration.

Ideally candidates will also hold at least an SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification or Swim England Assistant Coach certificate. This award is also suitable to Lifesaving Instructors and Lifeguard Trainer Assessors to supervise activities during programmed classes and training.

Duration

The duration of this course is dependent on the learners existing qualifications and content of the course.

Standard NRASTC courses

	•	12 hours plus external assessment for new candidates
	•	6 hours plus assessment for renewal candidates

Assessment

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The NRASTC qualification is assessed through a final independent assessment of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Certification

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A National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches, valid for 24 months will be issued to the candidate on successful completion of all the assessment criteria.