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What is the Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award?
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is designed for individuals who have a responsibility to respond to a swimming pool in the event of an emergency, by performing a rescue, or assisting a lifeguard team.
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is not intended to replace a lifeguard qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The NPLQ includes more detailed training and content to prepare someone to supervise a swimming pool directly.
For swimming pools that require direct supervision, it is recommended the RLSS UK NPLQ is used. More details can be found here.
Who Can Complete ER-Pool Training?
Any staff employed at the venue, e.g.,
Pre-Requisites
What Does ER-Pool Involve?
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is 12 hours in duration and deliverable within two days.
Topics covered during the course include;
The SPERA qualification is valid for two years following successful completion.
Course Cost / Bookings
To enquire about the course cost and how to book, please email us at [email protected]. Delivery of our courses can be a combination of online / in person. We can bring a trainer to you and deliver our courses at your facility.
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The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is designed for individuals who have a responsibility to respond to a swimming pool in the event of an emergency, by performing a rescue, or assisting a lifeguard team.
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is not intended to replace a lifeguard qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The NPLQ includes more detailed training and content to prepare someone to supervise a swimming pool directly.
For swimming pools that require direct supervision, it is recommended the RLSS UK NPLQ is used. More details can be found here.
Who Can Complete ER-Pool Training?
Any staff employed at the venue, e.g.,
- Receptionists
- Spa hosts
- Chefs
- Waiting staff
- Housekeeping
- Maintenance staff
- Duty Managers
- Gym staff
Pre-Requisites
- Be able to swim on front and back
- Be able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool and climb out without help and without using steps or ladders (where venue design permits)
- Be ages 16 or older at the beginning of the course
What Does ER-Pool Involve?
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award is 12 hours in duration and deliverable within two days.
Topics covered during the course include;
- Section One – The Emergency Rescuers Role, Pool Safety Operating Procedures and Safety Information
- Section Two – Responding to an Emergency and the Emergency Action Plan
- Section Three – CPR, First Aid and AED
The SPERA qualification is valid for two years following successful completion.
Course Cost / Bookings
To enquire about the course cost and how to book, please email us at [email protected]. Delivery of our courses can be a combination of online / in person. We can bring a trainer to you and deliver our courses at your facility.
For More Info Please Click Here.
