Training Courses

We often run a number of courses relevant to the leisure industry, using qualified and experienced instructors with a professional approach to your training.

We also provide courses in conjunction with third-party training providers including IoS (Institute of Swimming), STA (Swimming Teachers Association) and QLM (Quality Leisure Management).

 

We currently have STA, NPLQ, and PPO courses running. Please check the sections below for more information.

COURSES WE REGULARLY OFFER

 

FIRST AID COURSES

DESCRIPTION

This HSE approved course will supply all learners with the skills and knowledge needed to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner. A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Basic hygiene in First Aid
  • Burns
  • Epilepsy
  • Resuscitation
  • Anatomy
  • Minor injuries
  • Bleeding control
  • Choking
  • Shock

ASSESSMENT

Summative practical assessment is on-going by the instructor, along with a written assessment. A Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work will be issued to the learner which is valid for 3 years, subject to successful assessment.

PRICE

Please refer to the upcoming courses table above.

PRE-REQUISITES

All candidates must hold a current, valid First Aid at Work qualification.

DESCRIPTION

This HSE approved course is designed for those who currently hold a First Aid at Work qualification and are due to expire. A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
  • Heart attacks
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Eye injuries
  • Fractures and spinal injuries
  • Choking
  • Control of bleeding
  • Chest injuries
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Diabetes
  • Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
  • Asthma
  • Head injuries
  • Poisoning
  • Sprains and strains
  • Stroke
  • Burns
  • Epilepsy
  • Resuscitation
  • Bandaging

ASSESSMENT

Summative practical assessment is on-going by the instructor, along with a written assessment on each day.

A Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work will be issued to the learner which is valid for 3 years, subject to successful assessment.

PRICE

Please refer to the upcoming courses table above.

DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive HSE approved course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
  • Heart attacks
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Eye injuries
  • Fractures and spinal injuries
  • Choking
  • Control of bleeding
  • Chest injuries
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Diabetes
  • Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
  • Asthma
  • Head injuries
  • Poisoning
  • Sprains and strains
  • Stroke
  • Burns
  • Epilepsy
  • Resuscitation
  • Bandaging

ASSESSMENT

Summative practical assessment is on-going by the instructor, along with a written assessment on each day.

A Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work will be issued to the learner which is valid for 3 years, subject to successful assessment.

PRICE

See course details

HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES

DESCRIPTION

This is a three day course for duty managers, centre and club managers of leisure facilities who have operational control of their facilities. On successful completion of the training, delegates will be able to:

  • Explain the key components of a health and safety management system.
  • Understand the legal framework within the UK, the sources and importance of health and safety information, law enforcement and the difference between criminal and civil law.
  • Compile risk assessments and accompanying written procedures in key operational areas and advise upon facility maintenance and the safe use of contractors.
  • Describe the key requirements of current legislation that is relevant to the sport and physical activity sector.
  • Supervise and manage health and safety in their workplace more effectively.

ASSESSMENT

It is assessed by a 50 question multiple choice examination at the end of the course.

PRICE

Please refer to the upcoming courses table above.

LIFEGUARD COURSES

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

Candidates must be 16 years or older at the time of taking the final assessment and be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:

  • Jump/dive into deep water
  • Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
  • Swim 100 metres continuously on front and then on the back in deep water
  • Tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
  • Surface dive to the floor of the pool (2.8 metres)
  • Climb out unaided without ladder/steps where the pool design permits

Please note: You may be required to undertake a water test to ensure you can meet the course pre-requisites prior to being allowed to book onto this course.

 

DESCRIPTION

The NPLQ course is a minimum of 36 hours long. It is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ is in three sections and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.

  • Section 1 – The Lifeguard, Swimming Pool and Supervision
  • Section 2 – Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action Plans
  • Section 3 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED and First Aid

ASSESSMENT

At the end of the course, candidates are required to undertake a practical assessment on pool lifeguard theory, pool rescue, first aid and CPR.

Subject to successfully passing the final assessment, the candidates will hold a full 10th Edition National Pool Lifeguard Qualification inclusive of all 3 units, which are valid for 2 years.

DATES

 

Tuesday 28th May 2024

Wednesday 29th May 2024

Thursday 30th May 2024

Friday 31st May 2024

Saturday 1st June 2024

 

PRICE

£299

 

OPERATIONS COURSES

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course. Learners must have passed an NPPO, or attended a PPO Revalidation course, no more than 3 years ago.

DESCRIPTION

Provided you passed your NPPO, or attended a PPO Revalidation course, no more than 5 years ago, you will automatically have been placed on the CIMSPA's Register. By doing so you will be recognised by employers and the industry for keeping your technical knowledge of pool plant and water treatment up to date.

Please note: Candidates who passed a National Pool Plant Operators Course, or completed a Pool Plant Revalidation Course or a RoPPPs Update Seminar prior to 1st August 2010 will remain on RoPPPs for 5 years, for courses taken from 1 August 2010 registration will be for 3 years.

The aim of this ONE day course is to provide qualified NPPO candidates with the necessary technical updates on pool plant, water treatment and health and safety practices, to bring their knowledge back up to date.

Course content:

  • Management of pH and chlorine levels.
  • Use of UV
  • Health and safety update
  • Latest advances in technology and equipment
  • Bacteriological testing - what do the results mean?
  • Linking pool water treatment with source water
  • Energy management update
  • Differences in operation of spa, swimming, hydrotherapy pools

ASSESSMENT

There is no assessment with the Update Seminar. Full participation and engagement is required throughout the day.

PRICE

£135

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.

There is a pre course preparation sheet which is required to be completed prior to the course. This is to be taken on the first day of the course for initial discussions with the course tutor. This pre course preparation sheet is sent alongside other pre course administration from the IoS.

DESCRIPTION

This three-day course is the essential technical qualification for staff involved in day-to-day pool plant operation, or those responsible for plant management.

By the end of the course successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the design and operation of their own pool plant including the circulation, filtration, disinfection, pH correction and heating of pool water. They will know how to maintain water that is in ‘balance' and which is safe and pleasant to swim in. Candidates will be able to use correct techniques to test pool water and understand the remedial action required to restore ideal conditions, the technical requirements for ensuring safe and efficient operation of pool plant.

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed using a multiple choice test on the third day of the course, followed by a post course work based assignment. This assignment has to be completed within 3 weeks from the last day of the course and received by the IoS within the 3 week time frame.

To complete the assignment, learners need access to an operational plant room.

Awarding times will be between 5-7 weeks following the course.

MORE INFORMATION

Corringham Leisure Centre. Please see course details for further information.

PWTAG Accredited Pool Plant Operator course - 16/09/2024 – 18/09/2024 https://www.swimming.org/ios/course/10139

Pool Plant Foundation – 08/07/2024  https://www.swimming.org/ios/course/10137 

SWIMMING TEACHER COURSES

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

You’ll need to make sure you’ve met the following requirements before you attend your course:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Hold current membership of STA 

Learners must have all pre-requisites in place before the start of the course. Qualification certificates cannot be issued if all pre-requisites are not met before the start of the course, post course submissions will not be accepted.

DESCRIPTION

The STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming aims to produce teachers that can teach the essential swimming skills, water safety and all four key strokes to participants. They are able to plan, deliver, assess and evaluate lessons for adult and child participants.

This qualification is for learners who wish to work with children and adults, helping them to develop, both as swimmers and individuals in the aquatic environment. No experience of working with children or teaching swimming lessons is required prior to undertaking this qualification. The total guided learning hours are 40.

The units of this qualification will enable learners to:

  • Safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults
  • Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate swimming lessons
  • Understand a swimming teacher’s role
  • Understand the Health and Safety requirements for an aquatic environment
  • Understand the scientific and learning theories relevant to swimming teaching

ASSESSMENT

The STA Award in Teaching Swimming is tutor assessed through the completion of a risk assessment, schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson evaluation forms and practical teaching.

In addition to this there is a final end course theory multiple-choice question assessment paper and an external assessment of practical teaching.

On successful completion of the STA Award in Teaching Swimming, learners will have completed and been assessed on:

  • Developing 3 x ten-week schemes of work
  • Developing 4 x lesson plans
  • Completing 4 x lesson evaluation forms
  • Delivering 3 hours of practical teaching with participants, 30 minutes of which is externally assessed.

 To register you interest in the next course, please complete the contact form with the name of the course.

STA AWARD COURSE

Next Course Dates:

 

We are running an STA Baby and Preschool Swimming course. For more information about the qualification and prerequisites, check out https://www.safetytrainingawards.co.uk/qualifications/swimming-teaching/sta-award-in-aquatic-teaching-baby-and-pre-school-swimming/

To register your interest for the Baby and Preschool Swimming course, please complete the contact form below referencing course number 209286

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