NaRS Pool lifeguard course.
The STA Level 2
Certificate – NaRS Pool Lifeguard is designed to train lifeguards in pool
rescue, CPR techniques, first aid and to be competent in dealing with poolside
emergencies.
Pre-requisites:
• The candidate
must be 16 years of age or older;
• Be able to swim
100 metres on their front and 100 metres on their
back;
• Be able to swim
50 metres in 1 minute;
• Be able to
surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part
of the pool.
Validity of Award:
24 Months.
Length of Course:
36 contact hours
(this includes the Aquatic Rescue Foundation Unit).
Assessment:
• Completion of the
Portfolio to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
• Complete worksheets to the satisfaction of the tutor and examiner.
• Completing 5, 10
question multiple-choice examination papers during
the course; each question is worth 1 mark;
• Complete a 30
multiple-choice question paper (pass mark 22);
• Continual
assessment by the tutor;
• Demonstrating the
ability to carry out various defined rescue activities in a safe manner;
• Demonstrating CPR
and the preparatory actions and aftercare.
