Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 2nd May 2019
Due to recent member feedback we are pleased to announce that from the 27th May 2019, the STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers (SAT) qualification will be assessed by practical demonstration and a 16-question multiple choice question (MCQ) assessment paper.
Posted on 29th April 2019
Following a long consultation with industry leisure groups, STA has launched a new, CIMSPA-endorsed level 2 pool lifeguard qualification which for the first time aligns lifeguard and first aid at work revalidations.
Posted on 18th April 2019
STA and its awarding organisation, Safety Training Awards, are thrilled to have been named as ukactive 2019 Awards Finalists across three categories; for Supplier of the Year, Activation of the Year and Marketing Campaign for the Year.
Posted on 27th March 2019
This time last year, the team were about to launch the new Open Water Swimming Coaching qualification in collaboration with leading experts and the lead bodies involved in this diverse sport. And what a year it’s been!
Posted on 27th March 2019
Safety Training Awards is pleased to announce that the STA Level 3 Award in Education and Training and STA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice qualifications are now available for registration by approved training centres.
Posted on 25th March 2019
In line with industry best practice, Right Directions in collaboration with STA and Quest has launched a new Pool Water Management Quality Mark.
Posted on 27th February 2019
Following a review by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum, Safety Training Awards is updating the Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Managing Paediatric Illness, Injuries and Emergencies units.
Posted on 19th February 2019
The STA Level 3 Award in Pool Plant Operations leads the way as the only qualification that currently meets CIMSPA’s new pool plant operative professional standard, and to receive professional endorsement by CIMSPA, the sector’s single chartered professional body.
Posted on 12th February 2019
With the recent inclusion of safeguarding within the STA Award in Teaching Swimming qualification, Safety Training Awards has produced guidance for those learners who may be affected, which includes contact information for points of support which can be made available for advice and guidance on courses.
Posted on 7th February 2019
2018 was a big year for Safety Training Awards and also a record year for certification, with more than 33,000 qualifications and accredited CPD certificates being issued.