National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
Who is this course for?
This course is considered to be a suitable level of expertise for anyone who teaches or coaches a programmed aquatic activity.
Current Health and Safety guidelines put the responsibility for life guarding onto the authority in charge of the pool, however teachers and coaches are strongly advised to hold this certificate and keep it up to date.
The NRASTC qualification also counts as CPD points towards an ASA/UKCC Teacher/Coach license.
What will i learn?
The course leads to a nationally recognised qualification, accredited by Lifesavers and the Royal Lifesaving Society. It is also recognised by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA), Swimming Teachers Association (STA), Institute of Sport & Recreation Management (ISRM) & the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches (ISTC).
The course includes:
- Pool Safety Operating Procedures
- Use of pool rescue equipment
- Class management and safety
- Land based rescues
- Risk assessment and pool hazards
- Recovery and rescue of the unconscious casualty
- Poolside first aid
- Non contact rescues
- Awareness of suspected spinal cord injury
- Entering and leaving the water safely
- Baby life support
- Incident management
How is the course structured?
The course is two days: 9am - 5pm
Assessments will take place at the end of the second day by an independent assessor in the form of a theory and practical test.
When is the next course?
30th & 31st October 2008 at London Leisure Academy, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Candidates must be able to do the following:
- Swim 40 metres comfortably (20m on their front and 20m on their back)
- Dive to the deepest part of the pool and recover the submersible manikin
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
This course is full cost and the fee for the course depends on who is paying.
- If you are paying the fee yourself you are designated as an ‘Individual’.
- If your employer is paying your fee then you will be designated ‘Employer’.
| Individual | £130 |
| Employer | £116 |
how do i apply?
Please download the application form via the link below and return to:
The Business Development Administrator
London Leisure Academy
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Road
Upper Norwood
SE19 2BB
If you wish to pay your fee by cheque, please make it payable to "Greenwich Leisure Limited".
You must write the following three pieces of information on the back of the cheque and enclose it with your application form:
- Name of the course
- Dates of the course
- The name of the person taking the course
If you would like to pay your fee by credit or debit card, or arrange for your company to be invoiced, please contact us on 020 8676 7550.
We will then send you confirmation of your place, payment and directions to the training venue.
Please note: Your place is not confirmed on a course until full payment is received and you have been sent confirmation details. Minimum numbers are required for the course to run and dates/venues may be subject to change.
If you have any queries about the booking procedure, fees or any other support that we may be able to provide you with, please do not hesitate to contact us on 020 8676 7550 or enquiries@londonleisurecollege.co.uk
