Note - A late booking fee will apply to any bookings taken less than 2 weeks prior to the commencement of this course
Description
This award qualifies swimming teachers and coaches to supervise 'programmed' activities where lifeguard or first aid backup is available. This is the minimum qualification to be able to supervise swimmers whilst under their direct teaching / coaching.
This qualification compliments our programme of Swimming Teacher qualifications and is highly recommended for anyone involved in teaching or coaching swimmers. This award is also suitable to Lifesaving Instructors and Lifeguard Trainer Assessors to supervise activities during programmed classes and training.
Important Note
This qualification is only suitable where teachers or coaches have the backup of lifeguards or first aiders who are available to respond quickly in the event of an emergency
If lifeguard or first aid backup is not available the full/standard NRASTC qualification must be taken.
Pre-requisites
To enrol on the course candidates must be able to:
• | Be at least 16 years old on the date of the assessment | |||
• | Swim 50 metres | |||
• | Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool where training | |||
• | Climb out of the pool without help and without using steps or ladders |
This course is suitable for new candidates, including those whose existing NRASTC or NRASTC Light has expired
Syllabus
The course will cover
1 | The teacher, swimming pools and class management | |
2 | Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action | |
3 | CPR |
Duration
The duration of this course is 8½ hours contact time including assessment
Assessment
• | The NRASTC Light qualification is assessed through a final independent assessment of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. |