Available Accreditations

Ofqual - 600/2481/1
SQA - R240 04

Ofqual Title

STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching (QCF)

SQA Title

STA Professional Award in Teaching Swimming at SCQF Level 6

Credit Value

Ofqual - 7 Credits
SQA - 4 Credits

Mandatory Units

- Understanding the Elementary Scientific Principles Relevant to Swimming
- Planning, Preparing and Teaching Swimming
- Understanding the Principles of Safe and Equitable Coaching Practice
- Swimming Pool Rescue Skills (PEP Award)

Pre-requisites

- Be of 16 years of age or older
- Hold current membership with STA
- Hold the STA Award in Pool Emergency Procedures or acceptable equivalent
- Hold either the STA Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults certificate or acceptable equivalent.

Validity of Award

The qualification does not have an expiry date.

To remain as an STA approved swimming teacher, and to receive the benefit of STA public liability insurance, holders of the qualification are required to:
1. Remain in membership of the STA
2. Keep knowledge up to date with regular CPDs
3. Keep their prerequisite lifesaving qualification in date
4. Regularly update their CRB.

Length of Course

49 Notional Guided Learning Hours:
- 28 Recommended Guided Learning Hours
- 21 Non-contact Guided Learning Hours.