This 6-hour Safety Award for Teachers Course in gives candidates the opportunity to earn the . As part of the course, participants develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for effective poolside safety and emergency response. Learners will receive comprehensive training in pool rescue techniques, first aid, and CPR for adults, children, and infants. All these are integral to a safety award. Moreover, it is specifically aimed at teachers.
Why the SAT…
Upon successful completion, candidates will be fully competent to manage a wide range of aquatic emergencies in line with HSE guidance. In fact, this accredited course is ideal for teachers, school staff, and education professionals across. These individuals are responsible for supervising swimming activities. Furthermore, it helps to ensure compliance, confidence, and the highest standards of safety in educational and leisure environments. In summary, educators can demonstrate their commitment to safety by earning an award for teachers in this course. Additionally, faculty who attain this certificate can proudly show they have achieved a Safety Award tailored for Teachers.
Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools and British Standard BS EN 15288 Part 2, Safety Requirements for Operations, are covered. Because of this, all units align with the Safety Award standards for teachers. Indeed, the Safety Award for Teachers curriculum reflects the latest industry guidance.
In order to complete this Safety Award for Teacher qualification candidates must reach the following Pre-Requisites:
- Be 14 years of age or older.
- Be able to swim 25 metres (candidates who cannot swim 25 metres must be capable of wading, and effecting a rescue, in a pool with a depth no greater than chest height)
- Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool—a requirement reflecting the Safety Award skills required for teachers.
Safety Award for Teacher Course Content :
- Understanding the Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOPs).
- Being able to administer basic life support in a swimming pool environment is assessed.
- Knowing how and being able to administer first aid in a swimming pool environment.
- Being able to perform basic rescue skills in a swimming pool environment.
- Knowing how to respond to a swimming pool emergency situation.
- Understanding the importance of recording, reporting and analysing swimming pool emergency situations forms part of the assessment for the Safety Award for Teachers.
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