Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 2nd April 2026
STA has confirmed that its new Swimming Teacher Qualification (STQ) has been accredited at Level 7 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) by Qualifications Scotland Accreditation, reinforcing its position as a high-quality, professionally recognised route into swimming teaching. The qualification, titled STA Swimming Teacher at SCQF Level 7, will be implemented from 1…
Posted on 2nd April 2026
Safety Training Awards has achieved CIMSPA endorsement for its Cultural Competence in Leisure and Aquatics CPD, developed in partnership with Bold Waters. The CPD has been formally endorsed against CIMSPA’s Working with Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Communities (Population) professional standard and awarded 2 CIMSPA Endorsed CPD points, recognising its quality and relevance in supporting the…
Posted on 1st April 2026
Following the publication of the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines, Safety Training Awards (STA) has updated the qualification resources manuals, qualification resources and where applicable, qualification assessment materials to reflect the new guidelines and industry standards for all regulated first aid and lifesaving qualifications. The updated resources must be used for any courses…
Posted on 27th March 2026
Safety Training Awards, the awarding organisation of the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) and a CIMSPA Awarding Organisation Partner, has achieved CIMSPA’s ‘Enhancing’ quality mark – the highest level of quality assurance awarded by the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector. This top 3* recognition demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to delivering…
Posted on 13th February 2026
Following the announcement at Spatex earlier this month, the STA Legionella Competent Person Course is now live. A Legionella Competent Person is an individual appointed to manage the risk of Legionella bacteria on a site, possessing sufficient authority, competence, and knowledge of water systems and relevant health and safety laws. The role is vital for…
Posted on 23rd January 2026
To further improve accessibility and support more people in becoming qualified swimming teachers, STA is pleased to announce a new pathway for Level 1 Swimming Assistants to progress to the STA Swimming Teacher qualification. Learners who hold a regulated Level 1 Swimming Assistant qualification are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) against the STA…
Posted on 15th December 2025
Following the recent publication of the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines, Safety Training Awards (STA) would like to highlight the below key technical updates to Approved Training Centres (ATCs), tutors, assessors, quality assurers and learners. STA First Aid and Lifesaving Updates Following Publication of the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines webinar recording…
Posted on 1st December 2025
Tutor and ATC Upskill Programmes, Course Registrations and ATC Digital Marketing Packs are now LIVE! STA are excited to announce the new STA Swimming Teacher qualification is almost ready to launch, the Tutor and ATC Upskill programmes are now live! To deliver the new qualification, tutors are required to complete the online STA Swimming Teacher…
Posted on 22nd October 2025
Background The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) is responsible for the production of the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR). ILCOR establishes the scientific evidence base that underpins guidance and creates treatment recommendations, which is subsequently used by member organisations to develop guidelines. The European Resuscitation…
Posted on 20th October 2025
At this year’s conference, STA officially announced the launch of a brand-new Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification, which will go live in 2026. Created in direct response to feedback from members, swim schools, learners and employers across the UK, this new regulated qualification will not only shape the future of the profession, it will also…