STA Open Water Courses – Booking Open

STA Open Water Safety

We have a new STA Open Water Safety course running on the 3rd & 4th of May in Hereford tutored by Cate Read. If you would like to join us at this fantastic new location, please drop us an email at info@swimyourswim.com

The STA Award for Open Water Safety qualification is aimed at open water swimming coaches and those who provide lifesaving cover during structured open water activity sessions. It enables the holder to initiate the Emergency Action Plan, respond to an emergency and support the casualty to prevent the situation from worsening until further assistance arrives.

Course Cost £250

Two day course with both classroom and in water elements

Entry Requirements

  • Be 16 years old or over at the time of assessment
  • Be competent and confident in open water, e.g. swim continuously for 10 minutes
  • Be able to submerge / surface dive under the water confidently in open water.

Two year renewal.