Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 12th October 2026
Safety Training Awards (STA) marked World Mental Health Day 2026 by announcing the launch of two new regulated qualifications designed to give people the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to better understand and respond to mental health needs. The qualifications are now live; STA Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness and STA Level 3…
Posted on 6th October 2026
STA is pleased to launch a new Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Asthma CPD. The online programme provides an understanding of allergies, anaphylaxis and asthma and is suitable for anyone wishing to develop their knowledge. It may be particularly useful for first aiders, lifesavers, swimming teachers, tutors and employers, helping them provide safe, effective and compassionate support…
Posted on 5th October 2026
Following the: Release of the First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP) position statement on Life-Threatening Bleeding; Subsequent technical notice released by STA in January 2025; Publication of the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines in October 2025 and; Implementation of the updated RCUK 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines within STA First Aid and Lifesaving Qualifications from April…
Posted on 1st October 2026
As part of Safety Training Awards’ (STA) ongoing commitment to creating high-quality professional qualifications which meet the needs of the industry, employers, and learners, STA is extremely proud to announce the new STA Award for Pool Emergency Responders (PER) qualification is now Live! In accordance with STA’s qualification review procedures, the new PER qualification has…
Posted on 17th August 2026
STA is pleased to announce the launch of the new STA Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Officer qualification. As part of Safety Training Awards’ (STA) ongoing commitment to creating high quality professional qualifications which meet the needs of the industry, employers, and learners, STA is extremely proud to launch this new qualification. The new STA Level…
Posted on 10th July 2026
Safety Training Awards (STA) has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Qualifications and Assessment Excellence Awards, recognising its leadership, excellence and impact across the aquatics sector. The organisation has been shortlisted for: Awarding Organisation (AO) of the Year Qualification of the Year for its new Level…
Posted on 9th July 2026
Swimming pools are places where people go to relax, exercise, and enjoy themselves. Whether at a hotel, leisure centre, holiday park, or private facility, every swimmer has the right to expect that the water is clean, safe, and properly maintained. One of the most important ways to achieve this is through regular and accurate water…
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…