Leisure Qualifications

We currently offer a wide range of swimming pool and leisure qualifications here at the centre. Please see our current list of courses below:

NEW Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification
Thursday 7th June 9.00am-4.00pm
Course costs £48.00
This course is ideal for employers looking to train one or more of their staff as a first aider at work. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary to attend the course. Book your places today on 01539 729777.

ASA/UKCC Level 1 Certificate for teaching Aquatics Course Provider: IOS (Institute of Swimming)
23rd, 24th, 30th June & 7th July 2012
13th, 14th, 20th & 28th October 2012
Course cost: £395
To enrol on the course email: iosadmin@swimming.org / visit: www.theiosonline.org  Tel: 01509 640640

 This is a nationally recognised course leading to an UKCC Level 1 Certificate for teaching Aquatics; ideal for anyone looking for a career in the leisure industry. Once qualified, a holder of the Level 1 ASA certificate is able to assist in the teaching of limited range of basic skills to a group consisting of up to 4 participants under the supervision of a qualified ASA instructor. It is the first qualification in the ASA structure.

ASA/UKCC Level 2 Certificate for teaching Aquatics
Course Provider: IOS (Institute of Swimming)
24th-28th September 2012
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October 2012
8th November 2012
Course cost: £680 (inclusive of VAT and assessment fees)
To enrol on the course email: iosadmin@swimming.org / visit: www.theiosonline.org   Tel: 01509 640640

 Once qualified a holder of an ASA/UKCC Level 2 Certificate for teaching Aquatics is one who is able to teach/coach groups, normally consisting of up to 12 participants with a range of ability from the non swimmer to those involved in Pre-competitive development, and to organise and supervise UKCC Level 1 Certificate for teaching Aquaticsholders and other helpers.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Course provider: lakes leisure
Mon 16th - Fri 20th July 2012 (exam 21st  July) course available at Kendal & Ulverston
Tue 28th August - Fri 1st September (exam Sun 2nd Sept) course at Ulverston
Mon 29th October - Friday 2nd November (exam 3rd Nov) course at Kendal

Course cost: £300.00

This is a nationally recognised course ideal for those wishing to undertake professional lifeguard training – this is often the first qualification for a career in leisure.

Candidates must be:
- At least 16 years of age
- Fit and healthy
- Completely confident in deep water
- Able to swim 50m in 1 minute or less.
- Able to swim 100m on their front without pausing
- Able to swim 100m on their back without pausing
- Able to dive from the surface of the water to a depth of no less than 1.5 meters

IMSPA Pool Plant Operators Course
10th - 12th July 2012
27th - 29th November 2012
Course cost: TBC
To enrol on the course please email: courses@imspa.co.uk visit: www.imspa.co.uk

This course is the only course recommended by the HSE in their document entitled "Safety in Swimming Pools". The course is designed for supervisors and managers who are responsible for the safe operation of swimming pools, it provides the theoretical knowledge required to maintain pool plant equipment.
   

IMSPA Pool Plant Revalidation Course (RoPP update seminar)
13th July 2012
30th November 2012
Course cost: TBC
To enrol on the course please email: courses@imspa.co.uk visit: www.imspa.co.uk

This module aims to refresh and update the knowledge provided in the Pool Plant Operators Course and to provide an appreciation of current trends and standards of operation. You must have taken the I.S.R.M Pool Plant Operators course to revalidate your qualification with this course.

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