Renewal of NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT needs to be obtained within the period of validity of an existing award as stated on the certificate. It includes a full assessment of knowledge and skills by an independent assessor. 

The following is required to be completed prior to the renewal assessment of an award to demonstrate ongoing professional competence: 

6 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) 

Continued Professional Development (CPD) can be achieved by: 

• Attendance at ongoing training and competency assessment (strongly recommended)
• Attendance at alternative training, face-to-face or online, relating to In-water swimming pool rescue skills, First Aid and Swimming teacher class management

Candidates renewing their award must provide accurate records, paper or electronic, of CPD to the must be provided to the trainer as assessment. These records must contain: 

• The CPD method
• An outline of the topics covered
• The dates on which the activity was undertaken
• The time period of the CPD
• The number of hours
• Evidence that you undertook the CPD activity (e.g. signature from the Trainer of the CPD, certificate etc) 

Click here to view NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT Renewal courses

If the 'Results - Map' doesn't show any courses in your area, contact your local leisure centre, swimming pool, or lifesaving club for possible upcoming courses or email [email protected] for further assistance.  

Failure to renew within the validity period of your existing NRASTC or NRASTC LIGHT award will result in you undertaking the full course and assessment again.