Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award (SPERA)
About
SPERA Prerequisites
SPERA Prerequisites
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award (SPERA), formally known as Emergency Response Swimming Pool 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. It is a non-regulated award.
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue
The Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award (SPERA), formally known as Emergency Response Swimming Pool 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. It is a non-regulated award.
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.
SPERA Prerequisites
SPERA Prerequisites
SPERA Prerequisites
Every candidate attending a Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award (SPERA) course must be able to:
- swim on front and back
- 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
Assessment
How To Book
How To Book
To achieve the Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award, candidates must pass a formal assessment, where trainees demonstrate the skills and knowledge learned in the form of a practical assessment.
How To Book
How To Book
How To Book
If you are part of a facility with a swimming pool, get in touch at info.firstaidedinburgh.co.uk to arrage for one of our trainers to deliver on-site training.
Alternatively, we can run the course for you at one of our partner swimming pools in Edinburgh.