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National Rescue Standard (NaRS) Qualifications

The NaRS pool rescue programmes will enable candidates to learn how to rescue individuals, perform resuscitation and provide first aid skills at the level required for each course.

  • Pool Lifeguard
  • Pool Attendant
  • Poolside Helper
  • Pool Safety Award
  • HSE Approved First Aid at Work
  • Appointed Person First Aid Swimming Teaching Qualifications
  • All courses are Swimming Teachers Association (STA) courses.
  • STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming – Beginners
  • STA in Certificate in Teaching Swimming – Full
  • STA Level 2 Certificate in Aquatic Teaching – Baby & Pre School

 

NaRS Pool Rescue Qualification

The NaRS pool rescue programmes will enable candidates to learn how to rescue individuals, perform resuscitation and provide first aid skills at the level required for each course.

Please see below for course requirements:

Pool Lifeguard

All candidates should be: - 16 years or older - Able to swim 50 meters in 60 seconds or less- Able to swim 100 meters on their front- Able to swim 100 meters on their back- Retrieve an object from the deepest part of the swimming pool. The course is a minimum of 36 hours plus examination and will include theory work, extensive practical rescue work, resuscitation and training specific to the venue being used.

Pool Attendant

All candidates should be 16 years of age or over. The course is a minimum of 14 hours plus examination and will include training on rescue, resuscitation and pool specific training including theory work.

Poolside Helper

All candidates should be 14 years of age or over. The course is a minimum of 13 hours plus examination and will include training on rescue, resuscitation and pool specific training including theory work.

Pool Safety Award

This award is specifically designed for both school & swimming teachers to provide the skills to be able to handle any emergencies that occur on poolside or in the pool. Candidate must be 14 years of age or over and be involved in teaching swimming. The course lasts for 6 hours.

 

NaRS First Aid

The NaRS First aid qualifications provide the skills to perform first aid not only in the leisure industry but also in the general workplace.

Please see below for course requirements:

HSE Approved First Aid at Work

This course provides skills and qualifications that meet the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Candidates should be 13 years of age or over, the course will be a minimum of 24 hours and will include theory and practical work.

First Aid Appointed Person

The appointed person course will provide the skills to oversee all first aid requirements in terms of looking after all equipment and first aid facilities and requirements for call emergency medical services. Candidates should be 13 years of age or over, the course is a minimum of 4 hours.

 

For further information on any of our NaRS courses, please contact us.

 


 

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