NRASTC and NRASTC LIGHT FAQs The National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) and the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches LIGHT (NRASTC LIGHT) are the RLSS UK's supervision and rescue awards for swimming teachers and coaches. The courses' content is tailored especially for swim teachers and swim coaches/instructors who deliver water-based recreational activities, such as swimming lessons. To help you expand your lifesaving skills and ensure you feel confident should an emergency occur when you are overseeing activities, then book an RLSS UK NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT course today; you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions below and some guidance on which course is most appropriate for your requirements. Click here for an overview of NRASTC Click here for an overview of NRASTC LIGHT Click here to find a NRASTC course near you! Click here to find a NRASTC LIGHT course near you! _______________________________________________________________________________ What does NRASTC stand for? What is a NRASTC course? What is a NRASTC LIGHT qualification? What is the most suitable rescue qualification for a swimming teacher? What is the lifesaving course for swimming teachers? How do I renew a NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT qualification? What does a NRASTC course involve? What is the rescue award for swimming teachers? What is a NRASTC qualification? How long does a NRASTC course last? What are the minimum guided hours for NRASTC LIGHT? How many continual professional development (CPD) hours are required from the last assessment dates to renew NRASTC and NRASTC LIGHT? How do NRASTC and NRASTC LIGHT differ? How long is a NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT award valid for? Does a NRASTC qualification expire? Where can I find a NRASTC course? What are the next steps after completing a NRASTC qualification? What does NRASTC stand for? NRASTC stands for National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches – the RLSS UK's supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and (or) instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons. What is a NRASTC course? A NRASTC course is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers and coaches. It is designed for facilities with no lifeguard or first aid backup for staff teaching swimming lessons. A NRASTC LIGHT version of the course is also available for venues that provide lifeguard or first aid backup. For more information, visit www.rlss.org.uk/national-rescue-award-for-swimming-teachers-and-coaches-light What is a NRASTC LIGHT qualification? The NRASTC LIGHT course is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers and coaches. It has similar content to the NRASTC course but is designed for facilities where a lifeguard is present on poolside during programmed activities or first aid backup for staff is available while they are teaching swimming lessons. For more information, visit www.rlss.org.uk/national-rescue-award-for-swimming-teachers-and-coaches-light What is the most suitable rescue qualification for a swimming teacher? The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK's) most suitable rescue course for a swimming teacher is the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) or National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches LIGHT (NRASTC). The most appropriate depends on whether a lifeguard or first aid backup is available during the swimming teachers' programmed activities at the venue. What is the lifesaving course for swimming teachers? The RLSS UK lifesaving course for swimming teachers is known as the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC); a LIGHT version of the award is also available for facilities with a lifeguard or first aid backup. How do I renew a NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT qualification? Renewing a NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT qualification requires passing a renewal assessment. To be presented for this assessment, you must be able to evidence you have completed six hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD) within the last two years from the date of the previous assessment covering content from the syllabus: The Teacher, Swimming Pool and Class Management (at least 2 hours) In-Water Swimming Pool Rescue Skills (at least 2 hrs) CPR, AED and First Aid (at least 2 hrs) For more information on renewing, visit www.rlss.org.uk/nrastc-renewal-information. What does a NRASTC course involve? The NRASTC course is 12 hours of learning, usually delivered over two days, that covers the fundamentals of the role and responsibilities of swimming teaching, intervention rescue, emergency action, and CPR and first aid. For more information about the NRASTC course, visit www.rlss.org.uk/national-rescue-award-for-swimming-teachers-coaches-nrastc. What is the rescue award for swimming teachers? The RLSS UK's rescue award for swimming teachers and swimming coaches is known as the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC). What is a NRASTC qualification? The NRASTC qualification is the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches – the RLSS UK's supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and (or) instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons. How long does a NRASTC course last? A NRASTC course is 12 hours plus assessment and deliverable in two days. To find out more, visit www.rlss.org.uk/national-rescue-award-for-swimming-teachers-coaches-nrastc What are the minimum guided hours for NRASTC LIGHT? The minimum guided hours for a National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches LIGHT (NRASTC LIGHT) course is six hours plus assessment, which is deliverable in one day. How many continual professional development (CPD) hours are required from the last assessment dates to renew NRASTC and/or NRASTC LIGHT? Six hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD) are required across 24 months to renew NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT. For more information about renewing a NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT qualification, visit www.rlss.org.uk/nrastc-renewal-information. How do NRASTC and NRASTC LIGHT differ? A NRASTC course is designed as a rescue and supervision award for swimming teachers and swim coaches, where there is no lifeguard or first aid provision at the venue. The NRASTC LIGHT course covers less detail than the NRASTC course and is appropriate for swimming teachers and swim coaches where there is a lifeguard or first aid provision at the venue. NRASTC LIGHT is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and/or instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons where a lifeguard or first aid backup can respond quickly in an emergency. How long is a NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT award valid for? The NRASTC and NRASTC LIGHT awards are valid for two years. Does a NRASTC qualification expire? Yes, a NRASTC qualification expires after two years. Where can I find a NRASTC course? You can find upcoming NRASTC courses at www.rlss.org.uk/nrastc-courses and NRASTC LIGHT courses at www.rlss.org.uk/nrastc-light-courses. If the 'Results—Map' doesn't show any courses in your area, please contact your local leisure centre, swimming pool, or lifesaving club to enquire about possible upcoming courses or email [email protected] for further assistance. What are the next steps after completing the NRASTC qualification? After completing the NRASTC qualification, the next step is to complete RLSS UK lifeguard qualifications, including the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) or Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) qualification. You can find information on all the courses we offer here. Manage Cookie Preferences