The RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is recognised throughout the UK and Ireland. On completion of the course you will be able to work as a pool lifeguard nationwide. The qualification is also a great stepping stone into a job in the leisure industry.
Our NPLQ courses are delivered over 36 hours in one week intensive courses and include AED (defibrillator) qualification. Monday – Friday you will learn the physical and theoretical sections of the course and be assessed on the Saturday. If successful you will be awarded a NPLQ qualification (level 2) valid for 2 years.

The qualification is internationally recognised and is incorporated on the Qualifications Framework at Level 2. The NPLQ is valid for 2 years from the date of issue and a further 20 hours of on-going training and competency assessment must be completed before a lifeguard can renew their qualification prior to the expiry of their existing award.

Benefits

• Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry

• Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards

• Varied working hours

• Work within a team

• The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel

• Great way for students to fund studies

• Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR

Pre-Requisites

Every candidate, prior to commencement of training for the NPLQ must:

• Be 16 years of age;

• Be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:-

• Jump / dive into deep water

• Swim 50 metres in less 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 at its deepest point

• Climb out unaided without ladder / steps and where the pool design permits

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To book contact us via email sports.centre@qmc.ac.uk or call 01256 418301