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Safety training award qualifications in Swimming Teaching, Lifesaving and First Aid.

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As an approved training centre for Safety Training Awards, we deliver vocational qualifications in the health and leisure industry.

We strive to deliver the highest standard of training, ensuring that our learners receive the support they need.

All our qualifications are regulated by OFQUAL, and are internationally recognised. Swimwell Academy tutors and assessors have trained through the awarding organisation.

Swimwell Academy tutors will tailor training to suit the learner’s needs, ensuring that training is engaging and fun for all learners. 

What we Offer 

Affordable OFQUAL regulated qualification opportunities that are internationally recognised.

A fun and engaging learning environment, where all learning needs are tailored to the individual learner.

A personalised service to make sure the course is stress-free and enjoyable, with our tutors on hand to offer support. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I book?

You can book your place on a course from the individual course pages. For  courses over £150 you can reserve your place with a deposit, with the balance due a minimum of 2 weeks before the course to keep your place.

What do I need to do to become a swimming teacher?

You just need to attend an STA Award in Swimming Teaching course and become a member of STA. You will need to be 16 years old at the point of assessment.

What do I need to do to become a baby and pre-school swimming teacher?

You just need to attend an STA Award in Aquatic Teaching in Baby and Pre school teaching course and become a member of STA. You will need to be 18 years old at the point of assessment and hold a current safeguarding certificate

How many learners can I teach from the poolside if I hold the STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming Qualification?
Teaching from the poolside, or in the water teaching they can have up to 6 learners depending on the facility’s risk assessments.
How many Adult and Child Pairs can I Teach when holding an STA Level 2 in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-school qualification?
For STA Baby and Pre-School qualified teachers, STA recommend a maximum ratio of 12 adults and child pairs to 1 baby and pre-school teacher. This recommendation must coincide with a risk assessment where the pool size, depth, shape and leaners age, ability and needs are taken into consideration as the ratio may need needs are taken into consideration as the ratio may need to be reduced to ensure safety and effective teaching.

An STA Award in Baby and Pre-school, STA recommends a maximum ratio of 12 adults and child pairs to one baby and pre-school teacher. There must also be a risk assessment in place with personal recommendations.

Do I need a to be a qualified lifesaver too?
Teachers should hold an up-to-date and suitable Lifesaving Qualification when a designated lifesaver is not present on the poolside.

If the teacher does not hold a lifesaving Qualification then there must be a lifesaver present on the side at all times. When teaching in the water, there must be at least one person on the poolside who is competent to respond.

If I hold the ASA or Swim England Level 1 Award in Teaching Swimming qualification, can I attend an STA Certificate in Swimming Teaching course?
The ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Swimming qualification is not an acceptable pre-requisite for the STA Certificate in Swimming Teaching. Candidates will need to complete the STA Award in Swimming Teaching first.