National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification enables you to work as a qualified Lifeguard. It can be a stepping stone to a career in the leisure industry.
Enquire now by completing a form at the top of this page or email us at scltraining@scll.co.uk.
Anyone over the age of 16 looking to work in or volunteer in the leisure industry. This qualification is also accepted by Camp America and British Universities North America Club (BUNAC) for their summer camp projects.
You will learn the skills and theoretical knowledge to be a lifeguard working in today’s exciting, yet demanding leisure industry. For the duration of the course you will be either in the pool or the classroom.
Once you have successfully completed the 40 hours of training and the assessment, you will receive a certificate from the RLSS and will be a qualified lifeguard for 2 years.
The NPLQ assessment assesses your skills in 4 areas:
The NPLQ is a level 2 qualification on the qualifications framework. It allows you to work on within the leisure industry as a qualified Lifeguard. It is an internationally recognised qualification.
£245 per person.
All courses are held from 8.30am to 5.30pm and cost £240 per person and held at Broughton Leisure Centre.
Course Date | Assessment Date |
Monday 21 to Saturday 26 February 2022 | 26 February 2022 |
Monday 29 May to Saturday 4 June 2022 | 4 June 2022 |
Monday 25 to Saturday 30 July 2022 | 30 July 2022 |
Monday 8 to Saturday 13 August 2022 | 13 August 2022 |
Monday 24 to Saturday 29 October 2022 | 29 October 2022 |
Please complete a booking form and forward electronically to scltraining@scll.co.uk.