Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 20th November 2024
Safety Training Awards (STA) is incredibly pleased to announce that over 30 CPD’s have recently been endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). To gain CIMSPA endorsement for educational products including CPD’s, STA must submit supporting evidence and relevant mapping documents against CIMSPA occupation, population, environment and /…
Posted on 11th November 2024
The First Aid Awarding Organisation Form (FAAOF) have today published ‘The Benefits of Regulated First Aid Qualifications’ document. Safety Training Awards (STA) is committed to providing high quality professional qualifications which meet the needs of the industry, employers, and learners. STA is regulated or accredited by the following awarding organisation regulators: The Office of Qualifications…
Posted on 8th November 2024
STA is pleased to announce the launch of a new Online CPD Introduction to Hydrotherapy Pools which is now available. The programme is suitable for hydrotherapy pool personnel interested in understanding more about hydrotherapy pool plant operations. STA’s Pool Plant Tutor David Westbrook hosts the CPD which covers: Types of hydrotherapy pools and users Recommended…
Posted on 5th November 2024
STA is pleased to announce the STA Award and Certificate in Teaching Swimming have been reaccredited for 5 years and relevelled and at SCQF Level 7 with SQA Accreditation. The relevelling highlights the importance and expertise required of a swimming teacher and recognises their professional status within the sector. It also reflects the high-quality training…
Posted on 25th October 2024
As part of STA’s ongoing partnership with Autism Swim, we are supporting the launch of their new Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) CPD, which has been specifically created for aquatic settings. Autism Swim, the world leaders in inclusive aquatics, combines its expertise with autism specialists, behaviour specialists, aquatic/occupational therapists, swimming teachers, and most importantly, those with…
Posted on 10th October 2024
Following World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health; STA is pleased to launch a NEW Mental Health Awareness CPD. Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical aspect of overall well-being, both personally and professionally. Understanding the…
Posted on 1st July 2024
The 2024 ATC Annual Declaration of Compliance submission window is now open! Safety Training Awards require all Approved Training Centres (ATCs) to read and complete the annual Declaration of Compliance to determine the level of compliance and future compliance within the ATC approval criteria and STA qualification requirements. ATC co-ordinators should have received an email…
Posted on 29th May 2024
Following feedback, STA has made an amendment to the STA Award in Teaching Swimming Resource Manual. As announced during the STA Award in Teaching Swimming – Work Product Requirements and Standards webinar on 11th April, which can be view via STA Online, sitting dives have been removed from the STA Award in Teaching Swimming Resource…
Posted on 24th May 2024
Following the recent update of First aid at work: The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981: Guidance on Regulations (L74) by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the below pages / information within the STA First Aid resource manuals has been updated. First Aid Needs Assessment The HSE have emphasised employers’ responsibilities to take account…
Posted on 13th May 2024
By Kayle Brightwell, Director of Education at STA Are you passionate about the water and eager to make a positive impact on others’ lives? Consider the fulfilling journey of becoming a swimming teacher or pool lifeguard! For International Learn to Swim Week, we’ll be diving into why this career path could be the splash of…