The ERAS qualification has been specifically designed for those supervising aquatic activities at open water locations.
Introduction
The ERAS qualification has been specifically designed for those supervising aquatic activities at open water locations. The syllabus trains candidates in land and water based rescue techniques, basic first aid and Life Support (CPR).
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. This is not a Lifeguard qualification.
Dates
Pool - Thursday 21st May 2015
Open Water - Satruday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2015
Where
Pool - Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands TBC
Open Water - West Midlands Water Ski Centre, Tamworth Road, Cliff, Warwickshire, B78 2DL
Time
Pool - 7.00pm-8.30pm
Open Water 9.00am – 5.00pm
Details of course of what’s included
Full resources book. Certified for 2 years.
There will be a minimum number of training hours that need to be recorded; therefore full attendance will be required.
What is needed
Packed lunch, hot drinks, woolly hat, wetboots, jelly shoes or trainers that you don’t mind getting wet, brightly coloured swim cap, swimming costume, wetsuit, dry clothes, towel, whistle, pen.
Minimum Age
16 years
Cost
The course fee will be £50.00 per candidate for a maximum of 12 candidates.
To Book
Please click here to register your place
Regional Bursary
Triathlon England West Midlands Regional Committee are awarding bursaries for the West Midlands clubs only.
Only 1 bursary/place to each club can be given. This will be on a first come first served basis. A place will only be confirmed once we have received full payment from your club.
Once your member has completed the course and received their certificate, each club will receive the £50 back.
If you have any queries please contact kirstyshaw@triathlonengland.org
