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 19th May 2016
Open Water - Satruday 21st and 22nd May 2016
Where
Pool - Erdington Leisure Centre, Mason Road, Birmingham B24 9EJ
Open Water - West Midlands Water Ski Centre, Tamworth Road, Cliff, Warwickshire, B78 2DL
Time
Pool - 6.30pm-8.30pm
Open Water 8.30am – 4.30pm
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
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.
Please contact kirstyshaw@triathlonengland.org to obtain your bursary form. This will need to be completed and sent back to Kirsty through email before the course starts.
Once your member has completed the course and received their certificate, each club will receive the £50 back.
