About the Course
NRASTC LIGHT is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and/or instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons when a Lifeguard or First Aid backup is available to respond quickly in the event of an emergency.
Why do you need this qualification?
NRASTC LIGHT is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and/or instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons when a Lifeguard or First Aid backup is available to respond quickly in the event of an emergency.
It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools, including pools where the water is deeper than the teacher’s standing depth. This award is only suitable when the facility has staff qualified as Lifeguards or First Aiders that are available to respond quickly to a swimming teacher or coach in the event of an emergency.
If lifeguard backup is not available you should use the full NRASTC. Find out more about that here
How long does it last?
A NRASTC Light course lasts 2 years. Within those 2 years we recommend you attend regular training in order to keep your skills up to date and current.
Course Prerequisites
16 years of age on date of assessment
Swim a minimum of 50 metres on your front and back
Surface dive to the deepest part of the assessment pool
Climb out unaided without using the steps or ladders (where venue design permits)
Course Content
The NRASTC course is 6 hours plus assessment and deliverable over 1 day.
Topics covered during the course include:
The teacher, swimming pool and class management
Intervention rescue
Emergency Action
CPR and drowning / effects of drowning
How will I be assessed?
The assessment is a formal assessment consisting of a combination of practical test and verbal questioning.
What are my next steps?
If you are enjoying the rescue element of your role why not become a full lifeguard? If you enjoyed learning First Aid and would like to learn more about how to help someone who needs medical assistance why not try a First Aid at Work course? If you would like to learn more about how to teach and deliver effective swimming lessons then maybe the Swim England Level 1 or Level 2 Swim Teaching qualifications are for you?
Your Instructor
Shelley Mott
Shelley has many years of on the job experience as a lifeguard and swim teacher, and regularly runs NRASTC and NRASTC Light courses for local pools and schools
