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.
Who is it for?
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.
Pre-requisites:
Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back
In deep Water, tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to the floor of the pool
Climb out unaided without ladders/steps and where pool design permits
100% attendance on the course dates
What will I learn?
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.
What qualifications or certificates will I receive?
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.
How will I be assessed?
The NPLQ assessment assesses your skills in 4 areas:
Practical pool assessment
Theory assessment
First aid assessment
CPR assessment
Where can I go from here?
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.
2020 course dates
All courses are held from 8.30am to 5.30pm at Broughton Leisure Centre, and cost £240 per person.
