Training Courses

We offer professionally recognised courses for swimming, lifeguarding and first aid. These lead to qualifications that can help you get a job in the leisure industry.

Who can take our courses

Oldham Active employees
People from the local community
Anyone looking to work in leisure

All courses are taught by fully qualified staff in professional training facilities.

Important:

Limited places available – first come, first served
Payment required when booking
Completing a course does not guarantee employment with Oldham Active

Training available:

Aquacise training
Customer Care
Emergency First Aid for Sport
Emergency Responder
First Aid at Work
Manual Handling
Swimming pool and spa water treatment

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Swimming and Lifeguarding Courses

STA Level 3 Pool Lifeguard

Professional lifeguard qualification, recognised across the UK

Dates: Ongoing

Entry requirements: 16+ Experienced Swimmer

Cost: £250

Aquatic Helper

Your first step into swimming teaching

Dates: Ongoing

Entry requirements: 13 – 16 years

Cost: £30

STA Swimming Teacher Course

This qualification has been designed around the needs of learners, tutors, ATCs, swim schools, and employers. By the end of the course, you will be confident and ready to teach independently poolside. What You Will Learn The enhanced curriculum blends technical foundations with practical, hands-on teaching experience, covering: Core swimming strokes and stroke development Essential […]

Dates: TBC

Entry requirements: 16+

Cost: £550.00

Ongoing training (refresher courses)

STA Pool Lifeguard / Safety Award for Teachers Ongoing Training Timetable (Excel)

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