PROFESSIONAL LIFESAVING, SWIM COACHING AND POOL PLANT COURSES
For further details you can download our Professional Courses Information 2007 
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This comprehensive programme of professional courses enable successful candidates to attain nationally recognised qualifications from:
The R.L.S.S (Royal Lifesaving Society)
The A.S.A (Amateur Swimming Association)
The I.S.R.M (Institute of Sport and Recreation Management)
They may also prove vital for people seeking employment within the leisure industry such as Lifeguarding or Swim Coaching, or as advanced or refresher training for staff currently employed in the industry (whether at a hotel pool a private pool, or a public facility).
Booking
All courses can be booked via Crown Pools on 01473 433655, Fax: 01473 433649, email: swimming.courses@ipswich.gov.uk
R.L.S.S. NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)
This comprehensive course enables candidates to achieve an internationally recognised Lifeguarding qualification and is ideal for those who are looking for employment such as a Lifeguard, either in the UK or abroad.
Students must be 16 years of age and must able to meet all the listed fitness criteria.
R.L.S.S NATIONAL RESCUE AWARD FOR SWIMMING TEACHERS & COACHES
This is an assessment in practical lifesaving skills that may be needed by anyone teaching or coaching swimming or another programmed or structured activity in a pool. It is endorsed by the Amateur Swimming Association, The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management and The Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches.
The award is also recognised in 'Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools' as being appropriate for those supervising swimming pool programmed activities.
ASA CERTIFICATES FOR TEACHING SWIMMING
LEVEL 1
This qualification is a necessary first step for those wishing to become fully qualified swimming teachers. This course is ideal for school teachers, recreation/leisure attendants and interested swimming helpers. Once qualified a holder of the Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Swimming is able to assist in the teaching of a limited range of basic skills to a group consisting of up to 4 participants under supervision of a qualified ASA Teacher/Coach (Swimming).
Candidates must be over 16 years of age at the start of the course.
LEVEL 2
The full teachers course is the second stage in becoming a swimming instructor. This course covers the teaching of swimming skills to groups of pupils from non-swimmers to advanced, plus organisation and supervision of Assistant Teachers and helpers.
Candidates will need to have completed 15 hours of verified teaching practice before the start of the course, hold the ASA Level 1 (Assistant Teacher) Certificate (Swimming) (or have gained exemption from it). Candidates also need to be aware that there is an additional 20 hours of guided learning hours away from the course. Candidates must be over 18 years of age at the start of the course.
COURSES AT YOUR VENUE
We can also offer the following training at your venue with fully qualified trainers:
- RLSS NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)
- RLSS Rescue Test for Teachers & Coaches of Swimming
- ASA Certificates for Teaching Swimming (Level 1 and 2)
- ISRM National Pool Plant Operators Courses (Foundation, Revalidation and full Certificate)
- ILAM Managing Safety in Leisure
- CIEH Risk Assessment Principles & Practice Certificate
- CIEH Principles of COSHH
- CIEH Foundation Health & Safety Certificate
- CIEH Manual Handling
- Portable Appliance Testing for non-technical staff
- Safe Management of Premises
- Legionnaires Disease Awareness
- Training in Swimming Pool Plant Operation
For further information on these or other training requirements please contact Crown Pools on 01473 433655, Fax: 01473 433649, email: swimming.courses@ipswich.gov.uk