STA
Level 2
QN: 610/6651/5
Curriculum Active
STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by STA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 52 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
STA
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
52 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Planning, Delivering and Evaluating Swimming Lessons
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a swimming teacher
- Understand methods of communication
- Be able to plan swimming lessons
- Understand swimming teaching methods and management
- Be able to teach and develop the four strokes and essential swimming skills
- Be able to deliver safe, progressive and inclusive swimming lessons appropriate to the participants needs
- Be able to evaluate swimming lessons
2
Safe Swimming Teaching Practice, Industry Legislation and Best Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation requirements for a swimming teacher
- Understand the sector guidance relevant for a swimming teacher
- Understand how to identify hazards and deal with risks
- Understand a swimming teacher’s role within customer service
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6651/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- STA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2026