{"product_id":"231834-level-2-pool-water-testing-september-october-2026","title":"231832 - STA Level 2 Pool Water Testing September\/October 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSTA Level 2 Pool Water Testing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake sense of the science, with practical skills and personal support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make science a little bit cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to carry out routine swimming pool and spa water tests, record your results and understand what they mean. With clear explanations, interactive activities and support from \u003cstrong\u003eLynn Goring-Crook\u003c\/strong\u003e, this course will help you build confidence in an important part of keeping pool water safe and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis qualification is ideal for anyone responsible for routine pool water testing, including lifeguards and other staff who carry out tests as part of their role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will develop the basic knowledge and practical skills needed to test water competently, record your findings and understand the significance of the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat will the learning be like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect an interactive online course with practical examples, discussion and activities that help the science make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll help you untangle acids and alkalis without taking you to breakpoint—although we’ll explain what that means too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd will there be games to help you learn? Absolutely. We take the quality of your learning seriously, and we believe there is plenty of room for fun along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupport from start to finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour tutor, \u003cstrong\u003eLynn Goring-Crook\u003c\/strong\u003e, will guide you through the course with clear explanations, encouragement and constructive feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The Skills Surgery and The Swim Surgery, we want you to feel comfortable asking questions and confident putting your learning into practice. Our learner support begins before the course and continues afterwards, so you have someone to turn to as you develop your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29th September 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.30am–1pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Swim Surgery Online Interactive Classroom, via Zoom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lynn Goring-Crook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease attend the full session to meet the course attendance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour online theory exam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam date: 1st October\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour multiple-choice theory exam will be available through \u003cstrong\u003eCirrus from 7am until midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e. You will have \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes to complete it\u003c\/strong\u003e, so choose a start time that allows you to finish before the exam closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can take the exam from home using a \u003cstrong\u003ecomputer or laptop with Google Chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e. It cannot be completed on a phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the date is inconvenient, or you cannot access Cirrus, please contact us before booking to discuss the options. A paper exam may be possible by arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour practical assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmission deadline: 1st October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to submit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA video of yourself carrying out a series of pool water tests using the techniques taught during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA completed pool water testing record showing the results from your video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must have access to a swimming pool, suitable testing equipment and a device to record your practical assessment. Please check the equipment requirements below before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow will you be assessed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the qualification, you will need to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttend all required teaching sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the multiple-choice theory exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubmit your practical pool water testing video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the accompanying pool water testing record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be \u003cstrong\u003eat least 16 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor your online learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA computer, laptop, tablet or suitable phone with a working microphone and camera to join Zoom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternet access to use your e-manual, Nearpod and our interactive learning activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gmail account and a suitable device to access Google Classroom, where we share pre-course paperwork and communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to view and complete course documents, including Word documents and PDFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pen and paper or another way to make notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor your theory exam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecomputer or laptop with Google Chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e to access Cirrus. 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