Welcome to STA Scotland

STA Scotland, a division of STA is a registered Scottish Charity (No. SC041988). Its aims are to ensure that Scottish legal, educational and cultural differences are considered and that STA qualifications are fit for purpose to meet the needs of employers and those working in Scotland.

Safety Training Awards is the awarding body name of the Swimming Teachers' Association having SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) accreditation and approval for Lifesaving, Lifeguarding, First Aid, Swimming Teaching and Pool & Spa Plant qualifications, which enables the Scottish Council to promote their acceptance widely across Scotland.

Meeting four times a year the Councils role is to promote the use of STA qualifications and awards, to discuss course delivery, to ensure quality standards are monitored and maintained and to keep all Scottish members fully informed of all developments.