Essential lifesaving training for those aged 14 years plus involved in swimming teaching. Lifesaving training covering first aid, CPR and rescue skills written by the experts at the STA and delivered by The Swim Surgery's team.
Upskill with our next STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers with a TWILIGHT SESSION online for theory on 11th September and then 14th September near Chichester for practical.
From this course you will gain confidence and competency in:
-Rescues, including spinal injuries.
-CPR
-First aid
-Legislation
Come and join us in our virtual interactive classroom to kick off your course as we walk you through the theory side of the course ready for the practical to follow at Oakwood School, Chichester PO18 9AN
This course is perfect for:
Club helpers, Aquatic helpers, Swimming Teachers, Coachers and School Teachers responsible for supervising swimming. This course is often a pre-requestie for jobs in the aquatics industry.
Your tutor Lynn Goring-Crook will train and support you through this course, passing on their vast experience as subject matter experts
At The Swim Surgery we tutor to the highest standard in a fun yet informative way and our pastoral care is second to none, with learner support before, during and after your course, Our learners will tell you we will support you during the evenings of your qualification and post course offer support, links to employers and mentoring as you start and continue your career.
STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers September 2025
Theory online 11th September and 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Practical at Oakwood School, Chichester PO18 9AN 14th September 9am - 1pm
12th September - log onto our Cirrus system to take your theory exam from the comfort of your own home. Your exam is online using our CIRRUS system anytime. Log on for 30 minutes at a time to suit you. Please contact us if this is inconvenient.
Tutor- Lynn Goring-Crook
Assessment on this qualification includes the following:
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Meeting the contact hours by attending all the dates and times
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Completion of a multi choice theory exam
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Practical in CPR and first aid continuously assessed by the tutor
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Practical in the pool on rescue skills and responding to emergencies assessed by the tutor
To access this course you will need the following:
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with functioning mic and camera to join Zoom for theory and access your e-manual along with Nearpod and our interactive games (no prior download needed).
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone, and gmail account to access the google classroom where all pre course paperwork and comms will take place.
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Access to the practical face to face bringing swim costume, shorts and t-shirt to wear in the pool.
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A computer or laptop to access your CIRRUS exam via Chrome. This CANNOT be done on a phone or tablet. If you can not access CIRRUS it may be possible to take a paper exam. Please contact us to discuss.
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Pen, paper, notepad as needed.
Please contact lynn@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss your access to learning or reasonable adjustments needed. We are here to support you before, during and after your course.
Pre-requesites:
- Be at least 14 years old
- 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
Email our Course Administration Manager helen@theswimsurgery.co.uk for any questions or queries.
Payment plans:
We are afraid payment plans are not available for this course however you can reserve a place for a non returnable deposit and pay the balance before the day. Contact jeremy@theswimsurgery.co.uk