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STA Level 2 Certificate for National Rescue Standard – Pool Attendant

Vocational qualification

Inhouse

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

To demonstrate a clear understanding of the pool safety operating procedures and how they relate to pool supervision. Suitable for: Anyone

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination.
Pay the requisite registration fee to the STA.
Attend a course of instruction for a minimum of 14 hours; this includes the Aquatic Rescue Foundation Unit. (Where candidates have not undertaken prior reading and completed ARFU worksheets prior to the course then the minimum time will be 14 hours).

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Course programme

STA Level 2 Certificate for National Rescue Standard – Pool Attendant (NaRS[PA]) : Syllabus

NaRS Pool Attendant Specification

The specification for the qualification is:

Theory Section


Complete worksheets to demonstrate a clear understanding of the pool safety operating procedures and how they relate to pool supervision covering the following topics:

1. The role and duties of a pool attendant.
2. The legislative background.
3. The swimming pool.
4. Pool safety operating procedures.
5. First Aid.
6. Resuscitation.
7. Complete a 25 question multiple choice paper on Resuscitation and First Aid.

Rescue Section

With minimum additional clothing of a T-shirt and shorts or skirt, demonstrate the ability to carry out the following safely and effectively:

1. Either:
1. Using a reaching aid, rescue a casualty in difficulty 2 metres from the poolside,
OR
2. Using a poolside rescue aid (rope, throw bag, torpedo buoy, lifebelt etc), rescue a casualty in difficulty 5 metres from the poolside,
OR
3. Using a rescue aid wade 5 metres to rescue a non-swimmer just out of their depth and assist them out of the pool.
2. Either:
1. Cover 5 metres in the deepest part of the pool to reach a weak swimmer in difficulty and perform a 5 metre contact tow to safety,
OR
2. Cover 5 metres in the deepest part of the pool to reach an injured swimmer and perform a 5 metre tow to safety.
3. Cover 5 metres to recover a simulated body from the bottom of the deepest part of the pool (using a submersible dummy or manikin). On reaching the surface exchange the simulated body for a live simulated unresponsive casualty, tow to the side and, with assistance, land and place in the recovery position.
4. Cover 5 metres to a prone casualty with a suspected spinal injury, turn the casualty who is breathing, take to safety and support the casualty with the aid of assistance; equipment may be used to aid supporting the casualty.
5. Acting as a pool attendant, individually, or as part of a team, respond, rescue and provide aftercare of a casualty from a previously unknown simulated emergency situation. At the completion of the test give reasons for your actions.

Resuscitation Section

1. Using a live simulated unconscious casualty demonstrate:
1. Turning a casualty from prone to supine.
2. Checking the airway, signs of breathing and signs of circulation.
3. The action for vomiting.
4. The recovery position and aftercare.
2. Using a suitable manikin demonstrate:
1. 2 minutes rescue breathing using a facemask on an adult manikin.
2. Neutral alignment and the jaw thrust manoeuvre for a casualty with a suspected spinal injury.
3. Demonstrate CPR for 2 minutes each on:
1. An adult manikin.
2. A child manikin.
3. A baby manikin.
(Face shields or masks may be used)

Site-Specific Training

After completion of the NaRS[PA] course and examination, candidates will be qualified to act as a probationary pool responder. To become fully qualified candidates must:

  • Undertake induction and on-the-job training, under supervision, in the site-specific procedures of the employer, in accordance with the regulations of the employer.
  • Complete the site-specific worksheet to the satisfaction of the pool management in respect of every pool at which the pool attendant operates.
  • Undertake ongoing training.

NaRS Pool Attendant Assessment

The qualification is assessed as set out below; candidates must satisfy all of the following:

  • Continual assessment by the tutor.
  • Completion of the end of element multi-choice question paper, each question is worth 1 mark, with a 70% pass mark.
  • Completion of the Portfolio to the satisfaction of the course tutor (Foundation and NaRS - PA).
  • Completion of the Worksheets to the satisfaction of the Tutor and Examiner.
  • Completion of a 30 question, 30 minute, multiple-choice examination paper with questions on the resuscitation and aftercare of babies, children and adults, and on basic first aid (pass mark 22).
  • Demonstrate the ability to carry out various defined rescue activities in a safe manner.
  • Demonstrate CPR and the preparatory actions and aftercare.

Re-validation

The NaRS[PA] qualification is valid for 2 years only and it is only valid for acting as a responder whilst supervising a swimming pool. It is only valid at pools with a maximum water depth recorded on the face of the certificate. Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time. A re-validation fee is payable to the STA. Regular on-going training and practice is essential; the NaRS Record Sheet and Check Sheet are provided to record regular training.

Additional Units

As a part of the NaRS[PL] or NaRS[PA] programmes candidates may also undertake the following Additional Units:

  • Unit 3 : Complete Spinal Management - Pool Environment
  • Unit 4 : Supplementary Oxygen
  • Unit 5 : Manual Suction
  • Unit 6 : Wound Dressings, Slings and Fracture Support
  • Unit 7 : Board Recovery for Non-Spinal Injuries

It is a requirement that the Additional Unit 3, Complete Spinal Management - Pool Environment, is undertaken and assessed when a course is being carried out for lifeguards at a specific pool that has a spinal board.

STA Level 2 Certificate for National Rescue Standard – Pool Attendant

Price on request