STA Level 2 Baby and Pre-school Award
Training for the Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching - Baby and Pre-School course takes place for a minimum of 24 hours with an assessment that concludes the course.
It determines a candidate's knowledge, understanding and ability to teach aquatic activities, including paddle strokes to babies and pre-school children during adult and children lessons, and deliver the STA Starfish programme, as well as the Teddy Bear awards
What You'll Learn:
- Teach Essential Water Skills: Learn to teach essential aquatic skills, including paddle strokes, to babies and preschool children.
- Deliver Engaging Lessons: Master the STA Starfish program and create fun and engaging swimming lessons.
- Gain Industry Recognition:
Earn a respected qualification recognised internationally.
Benefits of the Program:
- Career Advancement: Open doors to new teaching opportunities and career progression.
- Specialized Expertise: Develop the skills to teach young children and their caregivers.
- Positive Impact:
Make a difference in the lives of children by helping them learn to swim.
Examination process
The Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching - Baby and Pre-School is tutor assessed through the completion of worksheets, schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson evaluation forms and practical teaching.
In addition to this, there is an external assessment of a 30-minute practical lesson on the final day of the course. This is assessed by an independent examiner
Any learners who feel they are unable or will struggle with the above should contact our education and training team to discuss the additional support that we can put in place to help them to complete the course.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold current membership of STA
- Hold the Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults online learning certificate or acceptable equivalent
