National Rescue Award for Swim Teachers

Service Description

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and (or) instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons. It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools where the water depth is higher than the teachers’ standing depth and meets the individual facility’s Risk Assessment. It is a non-regulated award. If the facility has qualified lifeguards or first aiders available to respond quickly to a swimming teacher or coach in an emergency, you could consider a NRASTC LIGHT qualification. Topics covered during the course include: - The teacher, swimming pool, and class management - Intervention rescue - Emergency action - CPR and First Aid The NRASTC course is open to anyone who is 16 years of age or older at the date of the assessment and able to: - Swim a minimum of 50 metres on your front and back - Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool - Climb out unaided without using steps or ladders (where venue design permits). To achieve the NRASTC certificate, candidates must pass a formal assessment at the end of the course, where trainees demonstrate the skills and knowledge learned in the form of a theory and practical test. The NRASTC certificate expires after two years of achievement date.