Awarding Organisation of The Swimming Teachers’ Association
Posted on 19th January 2018
Update: 1st February 2018 Following on from the communication sent 19th January 2018 regarding changes to STA’s quality assurance model and moderation procedures (available below), STA would like to issue an addendum to the incoming changes. STA has made the decision to extend the original deadline date of 12th Feburary 2018 for which course organisers…
Posted on 20th December 2017
Due to Ofqual regulatory requirements, STA has conducted a review of qualification contact hours. Ofqual regulated qualifications are now measured using total qualification time (TQT). Included within TQT are guided learning hours – face-to-face learning with a tutor, and directed assessment and learning hours – work a learner undertakes at home or without a tutor…
Posted on 7th December 2017
Following the recent implementation of revised first aid qualifications, and to better enable us to monitor learner completions, the option to register the following optional units as part of the Pool Lifeguard qualification have been removed: First Aid at Work Emergency First Aid at Work CPR and AED CPR and Anaphylaxis The Backboard Application Within…
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 8th November 2017
STA is delighted to announce the launch of the new STA Level 3 Award in Pool Plant Operations qualification. The new qualification replaces the previous Pool Plant Operations qualification. The new qualification has been developed in consultation with industry experts and frontline staff responsible for pool plant operations. The material developed follows PWTAG guidelines and…
Posted on 2nd November 2017
Please note that we have reformatted and refreshed some of our first aid resources. Below is a list of the updated resources: Emergency First Aid at Work Practical Marking Sheet Emergency First Aid at Work Worksheet and Worksheet Answers First Aid at Work Practical Marking Sheet First Aid at Work Worksheet and Worksheet Answers We…
Posted on 2nd October 2017
In accordance with the latest reports from the NSPCC and the government as well as changes to legislation, STA has updated the Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults CPD. STA is committed to safeguarding all those we have contact with including children, young people, vulnerable adults, and the aquatic teacher. For STA safeguarding is…
Posted on 29th September 2017
Following a review of the First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work qualifications by the First Aid Awarding Organisations Forum (FAAOF), it was decided that the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification should be relevelled and, from 1st October 2017 it will become a level 3 qualification in England, Wales and Northern…
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 31st August 2017
Following a qualification review period of STA’s existing pool plant qualifications, STA is delighted to announce that a new Pool Plant Operations qualification will be launching Wednesday 1st November 2017, replacing the existing Pool Plant Operations qualification. The new qualification has been developed by the industry for the industry, following PWTAG guidelines and National Occupational…