REGULATORS:
Ofqual
Qualification Number: 603/4276/6
Title: STA Level 2 Award for Pool Lifeguard

PRE REQUISITES:

• Be 16 years, or older, at the point of assessment
• Be able to jump into deep water
• Be able to swim 50 metres in under 1 minute
• Be able to swim 100 metres on the front and 100 metres on the back without stopping
• Be able to tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
• Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool
• Be able to climb out of the pool unaided without the use of steps or ladders.

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
37 recommended guided learning hours

COURSE CONTENT:
This qualification covers:

• Knowing how to prepare and maintain a healthy and safe pool environment
• Knowing how to carry out pool emergency procedures and basic rescue skills
• Knowing how to observe activities carefully and continuously while supervising the pool
• Knowing how to give customers information and help
• Understanding the need to educate customers on how to use the pool safely
• Knowing how to identify and deal with any potential hazards promptly and safely while the pool is in use
• Giving information and help with effective communication with customers and colleagues
• Understanding the Pool Safety Operating Procedures
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a pool responder and first aider
• Understanding basic first aid procedures for injuries sustained in an aquatic environment
• Knowing how to respond to a pool emergency situation and administer basic life support
• Understanding the differences when dealing with various kinds of casualties
• Being able to respond to simulated pool emergencies
• Understanding the important of recording, reporting and analysing pool emergency and first aid situation

ADDITIONAL UNITS
This qualification can be registered with the following additional units:

• First Aid at Work
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Backboard
• CPR and AED
• CPR and Anaphylaxis

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

• Complete a portfolio and worksheet questions to the satisfaction of the course tutor
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out rescue activities in a safe, effective and prompt manner
• Demonstrate CPR on a sudden collapse or drowning adult, baby and child casualty in a safe, prompt and effective manner
• Demonstrate the management of an unconscious casualty, including primary survey and recovery position, in a safe, prompt and effective manner
• Complete a 57 question multiple-choice paper with a unit pass mark of 12/15, 13/18, 20/24.