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Training, Qualifications and Quality Assurance Support

STA qualifications delivered in Aviemore, plus regulated quality assurance support for providers and venues.

Training • Assurance (IQA) • Event Safety • Swim Piloting • STA ATC

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Training with Beyond the Water

Beyond the Water delivers regulated qualifications, CPD and quality assurance support for coaches, venues and providers. Expect high-clarity delivery, practical application, and systems that stand up to real-world conditions - not just tick-box compliance.

  • Delivery: face-to-face in Aviemore (Glenmore Lodge) + remote UK-wide (and on-site by arrangement)

  • Who it’s for: coaches, lifeguards, training teams, venues, event organisers

  • Not sure what fits?: Use the quick enquiry route below and we’ll point you to the right option

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Current course dates & services:

STA Open Water Safety training in Aviemore — open water safety qualification and rescue practice

2-Days

Face to Face

Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore (PH22)

STA Open Water Safety (Aviemore)

STA Open Water Safety course (Aviemore). Practical 2-days covering risks, rescue skills, first aid and safe session/event setup.

STA Open Water Coaching course in Aviemore — coaching qualification in open water

3-Days

Face to Face

Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore (PH22)

STA Open Water Coaching (Aviemore)

Theory and Practical 3 days of coaching skills, session planning, safety and practical open water delivery.

Blended STA Open Water Coaching — online learning with practical day in Aviemore

3 days (2 online + 1 face-to-face)

Blended (online + face-to-face)

Online + Aviemore (PH22)

STA Open Water Coaching (Blended, Aviemore + Online)

Blended route for STA Open Water Coaching: online learning plus a practical face-to-face day in Aviemore.

IQA and standardisation support for STA and RLSS training providers — audits, sampling plans and tutor support

Ongoing / per audit cycle

Remote UK-wide (on-site by arrangement)

Remote UK-wide / In-person by arrangement

IQA & Standardisation Support (STA / RLSS)

Sampling plans, file audits, standardisation & tutor support, and audit-ready actions with follow-up for ATCs, providers and venues.

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Not sure which route fits?

Send a short brief and we’ll point you to the right course, pathway or IQA support.

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