STA
Level 3
QN: 610/6202/9
Curriculum Active
STA Level 3 Award for Pool Lifeguards
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by STA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 36 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
STA
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
36 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Adult and Paediatric Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
2
Backboard Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to safely manage a casualty with a suspected spinal cord injury using a backboard
3
Health and Safety in Swimming Pools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation, guidance and organisational policies and procedures relevant to a pool lifeguard
- Understand the principles and practices of risk management in swimming pools
- Understand Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP)
- Understand safe systems of work
4
Maximising the Customer Experience in Swimming Pools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maximise the customer experience in a swimming pool environment
5
Pool Lifeguard Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a pool lifeguard
- Understand how to supervise swimming pools
- Demonstrate pool lifeguard technical skills
6
Recognition and Management of Adult and Paediatric Illness and Injury in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with injuries affecting the eyes, ears and nose
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected acute medical condition or sudden illness
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing extremes of body temperature
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who has sustained an electric shock
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6202/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- STA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025