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Posted on 28th March 2022
STA is pleased to announce the launch of the new STA Open Water Safety qualification and updated STA Open Water Swimming Coaching qualification. To ensure Safety Training Awards’ (STA)’ qualifications are robust, fit for purpose, informative, as well as meeting the regulatory requirements, there have been changes and redevelopment to the qualifications. STA Award in…
Posted on 24th March 2022
Following the removal of Government COVID restrictions, STA is withdrawing the amendments / adaptations to delivering, training and assessments with immediate effect. Approved Training Centres (ATCs) must now deliver and assess lifesaving qualifications as per the qualification assessment strategy which can be found within STA Online. This means staff training, training courses and qualification assessments…
Posted on 16th March 2022
Sample STA Award for Pool Emergency Responder MCQ Papers Following feedback and requests from tutors and learners, we are pleased to announce that a sample STA Award for Pool Emergency Responder MCQ paper is now available. The sample 10 question paper with supporting learner answer paper and tutor marking sheet can be found within STA…
Posted on 4th March 2022
Following feedback, industry consultation, and extensive development, Safety Training Awards (STA) is set to launch the NEW STA Level 2 Award in Pool Water Treatment and the updated STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Pool Water Testing qualifications. The new and updated qualifications will be available from Monday 4th April 2022. The new and updated…
Posted on 17th January 2022
Safety Training Awards (STA) would like to remind all Approved Training Centres (ATC) when delivering qualifications via online remote delivery, the practical face to face components must be delivered and assessed per the assessment strategy. Practical teaching, pool rescue skills and basic life support / CPR skills cannot be taught or assessed via online delivery.…
Posted on 16th December 2021
Safety Training Awards (STA) is pleased to announce the launch of the updated STA Level 3 Award in Pool Plant Operations (PPO) qualification for all courses starting on and after Monday 10th January 2022. Following the release of the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group’s (PWTAG) updated Code of Practice, STA in collaboration with the Pool…
Posted on 29th October 2021
STA is pleased to announce the launch of a new International Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation Course! Following requests from our international members, learners and employers, we have developed this unregulated course to provide training for people who need to be trained in basic life support skills and be able to use an…
Posted on 4th October 2021
Following the Resuscitation Council updated 2021 guidelines, STA have updated the qualification resources manuals, qualification resources and where applicable, qualification assessment materials to reflect the new guidelines and industry standards. The updated assessment papers will be distributed for all courses starting on and after Monday 15th November, therefore please ensure the updated resources are used…
Posted on 30th September 2021
Following the technical notice sent on 28th July 2021, Safety Training Awards (STA) would like to remind Approved Training Centres (ATC) that from 31st December 2021, delayed assessments will not be permitted, and all outstanding learners will need to have completed their practical assessment and gain their qualification by this date. For outstanding courses, where…
Posted on 9th September 2021
Recently the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF), First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP) and Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) created a joint statement relating to reasonable adjustments and special considerations within first aid training. As part of the FAAOF, Safety Training Awards (STA) is pleased to share this joint statement to clarify what is an acceptable,…