Wright Foundation Instructor| Duration: | Monday 27th February 2012 - Friday 2nd March 2012 | |
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| Fee: | £495 |
This course tackles a wide range of medical topics, and provides a thorough understanding of management, including the setting up, developing and running of a successful G.P. Exercise Referral Programme. The course also provides the knowledge and understanding for qualified candidates to run their own GP Exercise Referral Scheme.
Details of Course:
Monday 27th February 2012
Tuesday 28th February 2012
Wednesday 29th February 2012
Thursday 1st March 2012
Friday 2nd March 2012
9am - 5pm each day
Oldham Sports Centre, Lord Street, Oldham, OL1 3HA
Pre-requisites:
• Leisure Experience - as appropriate to relevant qualifications held
• Outgoing, Friendly, Motivational Personality
• Natural Aptitude to Organisation
• An understanding of Exercise and Fitness Theory
• Preferably 2 A-levels or equivalent
• A relevant Fitness Qualification
Cost:
£495
Further details:
Webpage: http://www.wrightfoundation.com
Telephone Number: 0845 056 0260
Email: info@wrightfoundation.com
STA Certificate in Swimming Teaching (Beginners)| Duration: | 3rd / 17th / 18th March 2012 | |
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| Fee: | £270 |
The course is specifically aimed at those looking to gain employment in swim teaching. Holders of the STC [B] can teach up to 10 beginners, they may also act as an assistant teacher and may teach larger classes or advanced skills under direct supervision of a suitably qualified swimming teacher.
Details of Course:
Saturday 3rd March 2012 (9am - 5pm)
Saturday 17th March 2012 (9am - 5pm)
Sunday 18th March 2012 (9am - 5pm)
Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, Chadderton, OL9-0JW
Pre-requisites:
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of the examination
• Be a member of the STA
• Hold the ‘Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults' certificate (available online at www.trainsta.co.uk) or acceptable equivalent
• Hold an acceptable life saving qualification (Reach and Rescue Award or higher)
Cost:
£270 - Includes Registration and Membership to the STA, Manuals and Handouts, Exam and Certification Fees.
Please note that completion of the course does not guarantee employment within OCLL.
For further details please contact:
Kate Gerken
Support Officer (HR & Quality)
training@ocll.co.uk
0161 621 3364
STA Baby and Pre-School Certificate| Duration: | 18th - 20th May 2012 | |
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| Fee: | £320 |
Baby and Pre School Certificate
Aim
A stand-alone course to train swimming teachers in the special skills required when introducing babies and very young children to aquatic activities.
Pre-requisites
• Be 18 years of age, or older;
• Be a member of the STA;
• Hold either the "Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults" online programme (available online at www.trainsta.co.uk) or acceptable equivalent;
• Satisfactory complete the following Units:
Unit 1 - Aquatic Teaching Foundation;
Unit 2 - Baby & Pre-School.
Validity of Award
5 years
Course Details
Friday 18th May 2012
Saturday 19th May 2012
Sunday 20th May 2012
9am - 5pm each day
Cost
£320
Course Information
Unit 1-Aquatic Teaching Foundation
This unit covers the following topics:
• The legislative background, health, hygiene and safety;
• Child protection and integration of special needs pupils;
• The principles of teaching and planning, basic anatomy, physiology, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.
Unit 2-Baby & Pre-School
This unit covers the following topics:
• The regulation background to safe Infant and Pre-School child swimming;
• Teaching methods and lesson plans for different age groups, from under six months to pre-school beginners;
• Techniques for entry and exit safety skills, submersion, jumping and diving skills;
• The transition from infant Aquatics with parents to independent swimming, with and without swimming aids.
Assessment
• Completion of end of unit worksheets to the satisfaction of the course tutor;
• Obtaining 22 marks from a 30 question multi-choice questions, each worth 1 mark;
• Completion of the Portfolio to the satisfaction of the course tutor;
• Undertake teaching a 10 minute lesson to a class of 2 to 4 parent-infant pairs.
Please note that completion of the course does not guarantee employment within OCLL.
For further details please contact:
Kate Gerken
Support Officer (HR & Quality)
training@ocll.co.uk
0161 621 3364
STA Certificate in Swimming Teaching (Full)| Duration: | 18th / 19th / 25th / 26th August 2012 | |
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| Fee: | £320 |
This is the industry standard for those who wish to teach unsupervised and is essential for seeking employment as a swimming teacher. Once qualified, the holder will be able to teach groups of participants of a range of abilities utilising the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming.
Details of Course:
Saturday 18th August 9am - 5pm
Sunday 19th August 9am - 5pm
Saturday 25th August 9am - 5pm
Sunday 26th August 9am - 5pm
Oldham Sports Centre, Lord Street, Oldham, OL1-3HA
Pre-requisites:
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of the examination
• Be a member of the STA
• Hold the ‘Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children' certificate (available online at www.trainsta.co.uk) or acceptable equivalent
• Hold an acceptable life saving qualification (Reach and Rescue Award or higher)
• Hold the STA Beginner Certificate, or an acceptable equivalent
Cost:
£320 - Includes Registration and Membership to the STA, Manuals and Handouts, Exam and Certification Fees.
Please note that completion of the course does not guarantee employment within OCLL.
For further details please contact:
Kate Gerken
Support Officer (HR & Quality)
training@ocll.co.uk
0161 621 3364
NARS Pool Lifeguard Qualification| Duration: | 1 week - Intensive Course | |
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| Fee: | £200 |
The NaRS Pool Lifeguard Qualification is widely recognized as the professional benchmark in the leisure industry and will provide you with the opportunity for employment at most UK Swimming Pools. The qualification also has widespread international recognition.
The qualification consists of two units:
Unit 1 - Aquatic Rescue Foundation Unit
Unit 2 - Pool Lifeguard
The NaRS Pool Lifeguard Qualification is awarded upon successful completion of both units and is valid for a period of 2 years. The candidate must attend the entire course and pass the assessment to be awarded the NaRS Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
The courses will take place during half term breaks during the school holidays, and you will be trained on all aspects of life guarding. The assessment will take place on the last day and will take approximately 4 hours.
Entry Requirements
• The candidate must be 16 years of age or older
• Be able to swim 100 metres on their front
• Be able to swim 100 metres on their back
• Be able to swim 50 metres in 1 minute
• Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool
Course Dates
13th February - 18th February 2012
10th April - 14th April 2012
6th June - 10th June 2012
23rd July - 28th July 2012
15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd September 2012
29th October - 3rd November 2012
10th December - 14th December 2012
Please note that each course has limited places available and is filled on a first come first served basis.
Cost
The cost of the course is £200, which is payable at the time of booking.
Please note that completion of the course does not guarantee employment within OCLL.
Credit/Refunds will only be issued due to medical circumstances, in which a doctor's note or sickness certificate will need to be provided.
For further information please contact:
Kate Gerken
Support Officer (HR & Quality)
training@ocll.co.uk
0161 621 3364