NATIONAL RESCUE AWARD FOR SWIMMING TEACHERS AND COACHES
(Last Updated:  21/12/2007)

COURSE SUMMARY:
 This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Swimming Teacher or Coach delivering a programmed swimming session.  It leads to a Nationally Recognised Qualification which is endorsed by the Amateur Swimming Association, the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management and the Institute of Teachers and Coaches.

The  Award is also recognised in "Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools" as being appropriate for those  supervising swimming pool programmed activities.

The course includes:

  • Pool Safety Operating procedures
  • Use of pool rescue equipment
  • Class management and safety
  • Land based rescues
  • Risk assessment and pool hazards
  • Recovery and and rescue of the unconscious casualty
  • Poolside first aid
  • Non contact rescues
  • Awareness of suspected spinal cord injury
  • Entering and leaving the water safely
  • Baby life support (optional)
  • Incident management
  • Adult and child life support
  

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
No previous experience required.
Students must be over 16 years of age.
Students with physical or learning difficulties may not able to reach the standard demanded by the examiner and will be advised on an individual basis.
Students must be able to swim a minimum of 20  metres on their front and 20 metres on their back.. They should also be able to dive to the deepest part of the pool (1.8m at the Wordsley School)

Please inform Learning4Life at the time of booking if you have any special needs or requirements

CAN I OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION?
RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches.

HOW ARE THE CANDIDATES ASSESSED FOR A QUALIFICATION?
Practical and Theory Test by an independent assessor at the end of the course.

HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE LAST?
2 days.  It is essential that students attend both days..

DAY AND TIME OF COURSE: 
A 2 day full course, 0830 - 1600 both days:
Thursday 1 May and Thursday 2 May 2008 (Wordsley)

DATE OF FIRST CLASS:   1 May 2008

HOLIDAYS: None

DO I NEED ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST CLASS?
Tee-shirt and shorts and swim-wear for pool work, towel, whistle, notepad and pen.

COSTS:  Tuition Fee July 2007  £46.50#  May 2008 £46.50#
 Examination Fee £19.00 both subject to change at short notice
 #No concessions available.
ENROLMENT: By telephone:  01384 816043   Weekdays 0900 - 1400

VENUE: The Wordsley School  
CONTACT NUMBER:   01384 816043