NRASTC LIGHT

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches LIGHT

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.

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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.

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If Lifeguard or First Aid backup is not available the standard NRASTC should be used. 

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Prerequisites

NRASTC LIGHT candidates must meet the following criterion:

• Must be 16 years of age at the date of assessment

• Be able to meet the following criteria prior to the course:

- Swim 50m

- Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool

 - Climb out without help and without using steps or ladders

• Must complete minimum guided learning hours

• Successfully complete the course assessment

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Course Content

The NRASTC LIGHT course is 6 hours plus assessment and is deliverable in one day.

Topics covered during the course include:

• The teacher, swimming pool, and class management

• Intervention rescue

• Emergency action

• CPR and drowning/effects of drowning