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Awards and Qualifications

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

Open Water Lifeguard Qualification (OWL)

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

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?

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/or 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 the NRASTC qualification?

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National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

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