Training

STA Award Course, is the first step you’ll need to take to become a fully qualified swimming teacher with STA. The Award will develop your vocational skills and technical knowledge covering water safety and all four key strokes, so you can independently teach your very own class of 12 participants from non-swimmers/beginners up to improvers (children and adults).

Should you have already completed the STA Award qualification and ready to take the next step then STA Level 2 Certificate qualification is for you! This will allow you to progress as a swimming teacher,  expanding your expertise to teach competitive strokes, survival and rescue skills, diving, competitive starts and turns; allowing you to teach non-swimmers through to advanced participants.

Should this be of interest please contact anna.scott@leeds.gov.uk for further information and course dates.

Employers must by law carry out a first aid training needs assessment. There are two types of first aiders: First Aid at Work (3 day course) and an Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day course). In addition, the HSE recommends that all first aiders attend annual refresher training of 3 hours.

This assessment will help you identify what type of first aid training your first aiders need, how many first aiders you need and where they should be located.

Your First Aid Needs Assessment should consider the following topics:

• The nature of the work, the hazards and the risks
• The nature of the workforce
• The organisation's history of accidents and illnesses
• The needs of travelling, remote and lone workers
• Work patterns such as shift work
• The distribution of the workforce
• The remoteness of the site from emergency medical services
• Employees working on shared or multi-occupied sites
• Annual leave and other absences of first aiders
• First-aid provision for non-employees
• The size of the organisation

It is the responsibility of an employer to decide how many employees are trained as First Aiders, as well as which type of training they need. Assessing the risks of your workplace and referring to HSE regulations on the appropriate requirements for your organisation will help you make the right decision.

Employers should consider the following when selecting individuals to attend:

• Reliability, disposition and communication skills
• Aptitude and ability to absorb new knowledge and learn new skills
• Ability to cope with stressful and physically demanding emergency procedures
• Normal duties are such that they may be left to go immediately and rapidly to an emergency

More information and guidance can be found at www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid or contact us and we may be able to help you decide what level of training your staff team require.

Courses Available (3 days) - £250 per candidate

This approved 3 day First Aid at Work course is for individuals intending to act as a First Aider at Work. The course will provide attendees with the skills and knowledge necessary to give effective Life Support, treat injuries, illness and care and comfort the casualty. This is a comprehensive course and is in line with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, revised 2013. It is suitable for employers who have identified a requirement First Aider’s at Work in their First Aid Needs Assessment.

• Monday 4 - Wednesday 6 November 2024 (09.00-16.00)
• Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 November 2024 (09.00-16.00)
• Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 January 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Monday 3 - Wednesday 5 February 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Monday 3 - Wednesday 5 March 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Monday 24 - Wednesday 26 March 2025 (09.00-16.00)

Courses Available (Blended) - £240 per candidate

The Blended First Aid at Work is a comprehensive course and is in line with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is suitable for employers who have identified a requirement First Aider’s at Work in their First Aid Needs Assessment. The E-Learning Module must be completed prior to the practical face to face training day to ensure that learners have the opportunity to ask their trainer any questions about what they have learned and the trainer can test learners’ knowledge in the classroom. Module 1: E-Learning - 7 hours and Module 2: Face to Face - 7 hours

Candidates need to book on the practical part of the course, Module 2

• Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 December 2024 (09.00-16.00)
• Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 January 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 February 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 March 2025 (09.00-16.00)

All courses to take place at Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Course Content:

• Acting safely, promptly and effectively during an emergency
• Treating an unconscious casualty(including seizure)
• Heart attack/chest pain
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Wounds and bleeding
• Preventing cross infection
• Fractures
• Sprains and strains
• Spinal injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - adult, child and baby
• Reporting and recording of incidents and actions and use of available equipment
• Choking
• Shock
• Minor injuries
• Anaphylactic shock
• Poisoning
• Eye injuries
• Chest injuries
• Asthma
• Stroke

Certification

In order to gain a certificate, you must:

• Be aged 16
• Attend all the course hours
• Be able to demonstrate first aid knowledge
• Successfully complete the final practical assessment
• An Approved First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for three years, will be awarded to all successful candida

Important Note

The HSE recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training. Please refer to the Annual First Aid Refresher for further details

To book a course please contact us:

Tel: 0113 3788002

Email: leeds.lifesaving@leeds.gov.uk

The course is designed to update the qualified First Aider, in both theoretical and practical aspects of First Aid to the standards required by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.​

Courses Available (2 Days) - £170 per candidate

• Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 November 2024 (09.00-16.00)
• Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 January 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 February 2025 (09.00-16.00)

Courses Available (Blended) - £160 per candidate

The Blended First Aid at Work is a comprehensive course and is in line with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is suitable for Qualified First Aid staff who require to re- qualify prior to the expiry date of their First Aid at Work Qualification. The E-Learning Module must be completed prior to the practical face to face training day to ensure that learners have the opportunity to ask their trainer any questions about what they have learned and the trainer can test learners’ knowledge in the classroom. Module 1: E-Learning - 7 hours Module 2: Face to Face - 7 hours

Candidates need to book on the practical part of the course, Module 2

• Tuesday 28 January 2025 (09.00-16.00)

All courses to take place at Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Candidates must hold and show evidence of a current and valid First Aid at Work Certificate.

Certification

In order to gain a certificate, you must:

• Be aged 16
• Attend all the course hours
• Be able to demonstrate first aid knowledge
• Successfully complete the final practical assessment
• An Approved First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for three years, will be awarded to all successful candidates.

Important Note

The HSE recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training. Please refer to the Annual First Aid Refresher for further details

To book a course please contact us:

Tel: 0113 3788002

Email: leeds.lifesaving@leeds.gov.uk

This approved one day training course is for individuals who are required to act as an Emergency First Aider at Work, with the emphasis on preventing situations from becoming worse and maintaining life until help arrives.

​Courses Available - £99 per candidate

• Monday 18 November 2024 (09.00-16.00)
• Friday 6 December 2024 (09.00-16.00)
• Wednesday 11 December 2024 (09.00-16.00)
• Monday 13 January 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Friday 31 January 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Monday 24 February 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Tuesday 18 March 2025 (09.00-16.00)

All courses to take place at Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Course Content:

• Acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• Treating an unconscious casualty (including seizure)
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – CPR - adult, child and baby
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Heart attack/chest pain
• Choking
• Wounds and bleeding
• Shock
• Minor injuries
• Preventing cross infection
• Reporting and recording of incidents and actions and use of available equipment 

Certification

In order to gain a certificate, you must:

• Be aged 16
• Attend all the course hours
• Be continuously assessed on your skills throughout the duration of the course
• An Approved First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for three years, will be awarded to all successful candidates.

Important Note

The HSE recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training. Please refer to the Annual First Aid Refresher for further details

To book a course please contact us:

Tel: 0113 3788002

Email: leeds.lifesaving@leeds.gov.uk

HSE strongly recommend annual refresher training within any 3 year certification period. The course is designed to update/refresh the qualified First Aider, in their skills.

​Courses Available - £70 per candidate

• Friday 17 January 2025 (13.00-16.00)
• Friday 21 March 2025 (09.00-12.00)

All courses to take place at Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Candidates must hold and show evidence of a current and valid First Aid at Work Certificate.

Certification

In order to gain a certificate, you must:

• Be aged 16
• Attend all the course hours
• Be continuously assessed on your skills throughout the duration of the course
• An Approved Annual First Aid Refresher Certificate, will be awarded to all successful candidates.

Important Note

The HSE recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training. Please refer to the Annual First Aid Refresher for further details

To book a course please contact us:

Tel: 0113 3788002

Email: leeds.lifesaving@leeds.gov.uk

This comprehensive paediatric first aid course is in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and meets the requirements of Ofsted. It is suitable for child-minders, nursery and school staff, dealing with foundation stage.

​Courses Available (2 Day) - £150 per candidate

• Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 January 2025 (09.00-16.00)
• Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 March 2025 (09.00-16.00)

Courses Available (Blended Combined Paediatric and Emergency First Aid at Work) - £150 per candidate

Two certificates in one course! The Blended Combined Paediatric and Emergency First Aid is a comprehensive course and is in line with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and meets the requirements of Ofsted and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is suitable for child-minders, nursery and school staff dealing with the foundation stage. It is also suitable for employers who have identified a requirement for Emergency First Aider’s at Work in their First Aid Needs Assessment. The E-Learning Module must be completed prior to the practical face to face training day to ensure that learners have the opportunity to ask their trainer any questions about what they have learned and the trainer can test learners’ knowledge in the classroom. Module 1: E-Learning - 7 hours Module 2: Face to Face - 8 hours

Candidates need to book on the practical part of the course, Module 2

• Thursday 14 November 2024 (09.00-17.00)
• Tuesday 25 February 2025 (09.00-17.00)

All courses to take place at Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Course Content:

• Planning for first aid emergencies
• Dealing with emergencies
• Resuscitation procedures appropriate to the age of children being cared for
• Shock
• Anaphylactic shock
• Electric shock
• Bleeding
• Burns and scalds
• Choking
• Suspected fractures
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Poisoning
• Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses
• Reporting and recording of incidents and actions and use of available equipment
• Eye injuries
• Bites and stings
• Effects of extreme heat and cold
• Febrile convulsions
• Epilepsy
• Asthma
• Sickle cell anaemia 
• Diabetes 
• Meningitis 
• Croup

Certification

In order to gain a certificate, you must:

• Be aged 16
• Attend all the course hours
• Be continuously assessed on your skills throughout the duration of the course
• A Paediatric First Aid Certificate, valid for three years, will be awarded to all successful candidates.

To book a course please contact us:

Tel: 0113 3788002

Email: leeds.lifesaving@leeds.gov.uk

For further information contact:

Leeds Lifesaving

Tel: 0113 3788002

Email: leeds.lifesaving@leeds.gov.uk

We currently offer the following courses:

• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification - Generation 10
• National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor
• Lifeguard CPD
• RLSS Lifesaving Academy Instructor (Internal Only)
• RLSS Rookie Lifeguard Instructor (Internal Only)

Course cost Standard: £270

​Courses Available

• Monday 28 October - Friday 1 November 2024 (08.30-17.30)
• 2025 dates TBC

All courses take place at Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ
 

A great opportunity to obtain this nationally recognised qualification for all personnel working in the leisure industry as swimming pool lifeguards, teachers or coaches.

The skills include:

• Lifeguard principles
• Water rescue
• Spinal injury management
• Life support & first aid

Course fees include all resource and assessment fees.

Pre-requisite:

Candidates must be 16 years of age prior to assessment and be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:

• Jump/dive into deep water
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Swim 50m in less than 60 seconds
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool
• Swim 100m continuously on front and back
• Climb out unaided without ladder or steps
• Candidates will be tested on the Basic Fitness Criteria of the course on the first day

Please be aware if you are unable to meet the criteria, you will be unable to complete the course

Course Cost

• Standard: £120

Courses Available

• 2025 dates TBC

All courses take place at the Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

NRASTC LIGHT is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and or instructors working during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson when Lifeguard or First Aid backup is available to respond quickly in the event of an emergency. It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools, including pools where the water is deeper than the teacher’s standing depth. The award is designed for swimming teachers, coaches and or instructors of aquatic swimming lessons from babies through to adults. This award is only suitable when the facility has staff qualified as Lifeguards or First Aiders that are available to respond quickly to a swimming teacher or coach in the event of an emergency. If Lifeguard or First Aid backup is not available, then standard NRASTC should be used.

Ensure your pupils are safely supervised.

Pre-requisite:

• Candidates must be at least 16 years of age
   
• Swim ability – 50 metres and able to perform a surface dive

Please be aware if you are unable to meet the criteria, you will be unable to complete the course

​Course cost

• Standard: £30

​Courses Available

• Wednesday 18 December 2024 (09.00-13.00)
• 2025 dates TBC

All courses take place at the Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Designed for those lifeguards or holders of the NRASTC/NRASTC LIGHT who require regular training.

Pre-requisite:

• A valid NPLQ / NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT

Course cost - £600

A great opportunity to start on the track to become a qualified Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor. Essential for training and assessing the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, Edition 8.

Please note:

After successful completion of this course, you are required to work under moderation, after successful moderation, you will then be given the status of Lifeguard Trainer Assessor.

Pre-requsite:

• RLSS/IQL National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
   
• RLSS Membership - details available on request

Course costs

• Rookie Lifeguard Instructor: £90
   
• Rookie Lifeguard Instructor CPD: £20

This course is for any person who wishes to instruct the RLSS Rookie Lifeguard Programme and includes all resources.

Pre-requisite:

• Swim England Level 2 Swim Teacher or equivalent
   
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification / National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches

Course costs

• Lifesaving Academy Instructor: £130
   
• Lifesaving Academy Instructor CPD: £60

This course is for any person who wishes to instruct the RLSS Survive and Save Programme and includes all resources. This is also a useful CPD for current Survive and Save Instructors.

Pre-requisite:

• Swim England Level 2 Swim Teacher or equivalent
   
• RLSS UK Membership
   
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification / National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches

For further information about these courses, please contact:

Leeds Lifesaving -

Tel: 0113 3788002

Email: leeds.lifesaving@leeds.gov.uk