STA Pool Lifeguard and First Aid Qualifications Accredited by SQA
Posted on 26th September 2025
STA is extremely pleased to announce that the following qualifications have been accredited by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA):
- STA Award for Pool Lifeguards at SCQF Level 7, SCQF Credit 8
- STA Award in First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 3
- STA Award in Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 3
- STA Award in Adult and Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 3
- STA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 1
- STA Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 1
- STA Award in Adult and Paediatric Emergency First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 1
- STA Award in Outdoor First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 2
- STA Award in Outdoor Emergency First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 1
- STA Award in Activity First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 2
- STA Award in Activity Emergency First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 1
- STA Award in Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support including AED
- STA Award in Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support including AED and Management of Anaphylaxis.
Helen Done, Qualifications and Business Development Manager at Safety Training Awards, said: “We’re thrilled to receive accreditation from SQA for the new pool lifeguard and first aid qualifications which reinforces the quality, credibility, and national recognition of STA qualifications. It also reflects our commitment to creating high quality professional qualifications which meet the needs of the industry, employers, and learners.”
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