Pool Emergency Procedures

Pool Emergency Procedures qualification are able to act as a rescuer, trained in pool rescue, adult, child and infant CPR techniques competent to deal with poolside emergencies in accordance with The HSE Publication Managing health and safety in swimming pools and British Standard BS EN 15288 swimming pools Part 2, safety requirements for operations. It will suit candidates who require a prerequisite lifesaving qualification for all STA swimming teaching courses.

Available Accreditations

Ofqual - 600/3493/3
SQA - R242 04

Ofqual Title

STA Level 1 Award in Pool Emergency Procedures (QCF)

SQA Title

STA Professional Award in Pool Emergency Procedures at SCQF Level 6

Credit Value

1 Credit - Ofqual and SQA

Mandatory Units

Swimming Pool Rescue Skills

Pre-requisites

- Be 14 years of age or older.
- Be able to recover an object from the deepest part of the pool.
- Be able to swim 25 metres (candidates who cannot swim 25 metres must be able to demonstrate the ability to wade, and effect a rescue, in a pool with a depth no greater than chest depth

Validity of Award

2 years

Length of Course

6 recommended guided learning hours