Training courses

About the course

The STA Pool Lifeguarding qualification is designed to train learners in pool rescue, CPR techniques, first aid and dealing with poolside emergencies in accordance with National Occupational Standards, Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools, British Standard BS EN 15288 Part 2 Safety Requirements for Operations, and the CIMSPA Employer Led Professional Standards – Pool Lifeguard.

The course is aimed at learners who would like to work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool or leisure centre in a pool supervision capacity. Learners need to be 16 years old at the point of assessment and meet the pre-course requirements listed under the entry requirements.

Upcoming course dates

Monday 6 January 2025 - Friday 10 January 2025

9am - 5pm each day

Location

University of Stirling Sport, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Cost

Stirling students: £250
Non-students: £300

Entry requirements

• Be 16 years, or older, at the point of assessment.
• Be able to jump into deep water.
• Be able to swim 50 metres in under 1 minute.
• Be able to swim 100 metres on the front and 100 metres on the back without stopping.
• Be able to tread water for 30 seconds in deep water.
• Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool.
• Be able to climb out of the pool unaided without the use of steps or ladders.

Full details of the qualification specification can be found on the STA website.

Please direct any enquiries to our Sport Duty Officers via sportoperations@stir.ac.uk or 01786 466900.

Book your place

Book now via the app or by contacting reception in person or by phone on 01786 466900.

Booking via the app

Students and staff - you must use your University email to sign in and reset your password if signing in for the first time.

Community - if you do not have an account with University of Stirling Sport, you must create a Pay as You Go account before you can log in to the app.

The one-day Emergency First Aid at Work qualification will teach you how to deal with emergency situations and administer general first aid treatment, and is designed for people who appointed as a designated first aider in the workplace.

The course is ideal for those that are required to hold a first aid qualification but don’t require the more comprehensive First Aid at Work qualification, and covers all the main workplace first aid situations you may need to deal with, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, bleeding and wounds, along with other minor injuries.

Upcoming course dates

There is no course currently available but please check here for further updates.

Location

University of Stirling Sport, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Cost

Stirling students: £85
Non-students: £100

How will the qualification benefit you?

• Created by STA’s first aid experts, providing you with quality training.
• Regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Wales, and accredited by SQA Accreditation in Scotland.
• Training is in accordance with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
• Endorsed by CIMSPA, industry leaders in sport and physical activity.
• Will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with emergency situations, potentially saving someone’s life.
• It’s a perfect starting block to see if first aid responsibilities are for you.

When you get your qualification

• It lasts for three years.
• Your course manual will act as a guide throughout the duration of your qualification, so it’s always there to refer back to should you ever need it.

About the course

The Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) is the industry standard for those who wish to teach unsupervised to groups of swimmers with a range of abilities and is essential for seeking employment as a swimming teacher. This qualification is achieved from a practically based course and will allow you to gain the necessary skills and experience prior to progressing to an aquatics working environment. It will support your ongoing learning and development ensuring that you are fully prepared to deliver high quality lessons. This qualification sits on the Scottish Qualifications and Credit Framework (SQCF Level 7).

You must be a Scottish Swimming member before booking. If you are not already, you can join by visiting the Scottish Swimming website. Select online membership, register, then add UKCC Trainee membership.

Upcoming course dates

There is no course currently available but please check here for further updates.

Example timetable

Cost

£550

Funding

Sportscotland subsidy is available for SSTQ courses (£100). Candidates are required to apply directly to Scottish Swimming by submitting a SSTQ Subsidy form to subsidy@scottishswimming.com prior to the first day of the course. Go to the Scottish Swimming website for further details.

Book your place

Book your place on the course on the Scottish Swimming website.

For course queries, email rmr3@stir.ac.uk or call 01786 466907.

If you’d like to take the next step on your tennis coaching journey, the University of Stirling is here to support you as we enhance our LTA Coaching Qualifications Pathway offer in 2023-24.

The LTA Tennis Coach qualification (normally £950) is a 12-day qualification for those considering developing a career in tennis. After completing the course you’ll be able to:

• Coach beginners and improvers in groups and as individuals.
• Understand the basics of business management.
• Understand the competitive structure in the UK.
• Manage the work of LTA Assistants and Instructors.

Upcoming course dates

There is no course currently available but please check here for further updates.