Fife Council's Community Use Schools offer a range of sport based, vocational qualifications. The S.T.A. Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching (Beginners) course is specifically aimed at those looking to gain employment in swim teaching. Holders of the STC[B] can teach up to 10 beginners, may also act as an assistant teacher and may teach larger classes or advanced skills under direct supervision of a suitably qualified swimming teacher.

This course takes place over 4 days: Monday to Thursday 9.00am until 4.30pm.

The course costs £228.00 and is approved for Individual Learning Account (ILA) funding. Through Skills Development Scotland, you may be eligible to apply for an Individual Learning Account giving you up to £200 to spend on learning or training. ILAs are for people who are 16 or over and living in Scotland. You must have an income of £22,000 a year or less, or be on benefits to be eligible.

If you are not in education, do not have a degree or above and are not taking part in a National Training Programme (Modern Apprenticeship, Get Ready for Work or Training for Work) you can apply for an ILA. For more information or to request an application pack, please visit www.ilascotland.org.uk or call the helpline on 0808 100 1090.