Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 19th October 2018
Safety Training Awards, STA’s Awarding Organisation, triumphed at this year’s FAB Awards finals by winning the category of Collaboration of the Year for its STA Level 2 Award in Open Water Swimming Coaching qualification.
Posted on 18th September 2018
It has been two months since Safety Training Awards’ approved training centre (ATC) model came into effect, and the team are thrilled to see how tutors have embraced the changes and are already starting to see the real benefits. Lynn Goring-Crook MCIMSPA recently wrote to the centre management team to share her experiences.
Posted on 3rd September 2018
Safety Training Awards has reached the finals at this year’s FAB Awards in the category of ‘Collaboration of the Year’ for its Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coaching qualification.
Posted on 13th August 2018
Safety Training Awards has further strengthened its team by internally promoting three members of staff to heads of departments. The newly created roles for Louise Bangham, Kaylë Burgham and Claire Lowbridge demonstrate Safety Training Awards’ commitment to providing a dedicated, compliant and robust level of service to approved training centres (ATCs) and STA members.
Posted on 23rd July 2018
As you will be aware, Safety Training Awards is moving to an approved training centre (ATC) model which requires everyone who wishes to organise, deliver and assess Safety Training Awards qualifications to become part of an an ATC by 1st August 2018. As with most changes, this affects internal and external systems to support and…
Posted on 8th February 2018
Due to regulatory requirements STA’s Approved Training Centres (ATCs) will be coming soon. Our aim as an awarding organisation is to promote consistency, high standards and learner/public confidence in the qualifications that are made available; this will be achieved by implementing a robust quality assurance model. Safety Training Awards’ ATC model has been designed to…
Posted on 29th November 2017
This month STA has launched a new Pool Plant Operations qualification, which will provide the industry with a more user-friendly, robust and technically advanced syllabus. Covering all aspects of running a modern pool, spa or interactive water feature plant, the content also follows PWTAG guidelines and the new National Occupational Standard SKA PPO1. STA has…
Posted on 28th September 2017
STA has developed a new policy in conjunction with MOR Solutions to support swim schools and swimming teachers in the effective use of tablets on poolside. With industry changes and technological advancements, employers and employees are adapting to their surroundings and embracing technological changes to support and assist their businesses. This has resulted in technology…
Posted on 17th November 2014
Members will have read reports in the STA ezine and STA magazine of a long–standing insurance claim against STA members. The incident occurred in 2000 and if not settled will be determined by the court in 2015 at the earliest. The claim could potentially be for a sum in excess of £3 million. Member A…