Awarding Body

Royal Life Saving Society UK

Scheme

National Pool Supervisor Qualification

Course

Assessment

Type

Assessment

Award Description

The National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) is a two-day course aimed at staff responsible for supervising lifeguards and managing essential health and safety within a leisure centre or swimming pool environment. It is suitable for lifeguards wishing to progress in their career or for employers wanting to upskill their employees to manage lifeguards, team members and essential health and safety.

RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

Prerequisites:

Candidates must be a minimum of 18-years-old at the time of taking the assessment and it is specifically designed for employees who have a responsibility (paid or unpaid/voluntary) for managing and supervising a swimming pool environment.

Course Content:

The NPSQ course is 12 hours and can be delivered over two days.

The course content ensures you have;

• Knowledge of why Risk Assessments, PSOPs and Safe Systems of Work are in place to ensure a safe work environment for both staff and customers.
• A basic understanding of the laws and industry guidelines that you and your team need to comply with.
• Awareness of the roles and responsibilities in emergency situations within a pool environment.
• An understanding of how to manage your team and provide feedback.

Assessment:

To qualify, candidates must pass a multiple-choice exam paper at the end of the course.

Renewal:

The NPSQ certificate is valid for three years, and you must renew within the period of validity. RLSS UK recommends a refresher course, either face-to-face or online is completed prior to the renewal. This will include any updates and amends to current guidance, law, and regulation.

Course Overview:
The IQL Level 3 Award in National Pool Supervisor Qualification is designed for those who manage lifeguards and have a responsibility to manage the health, safety and welfare of customers and other employees on a daily basis. The course requires a minimum of 12 hours training and assessment and requires 100% attendance. The course will be delivered using a variety of methods including:

• PowerPoint Presentations
• Flip Chart Exercises
• Guided Group Discussions and Activities

The NPSQ certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of successful completion of the course.

Topics Covered:
The NPSQ covers a variety of elements which include; Law, Policies and Procedures, Training, Responsibility & Accountability, Standards, Human Resources and Roles within an Emergency. For full details on the course, qualification specification and to view IQL UK policies, please visit https://www.rlss.org.uk/

Equipment Required:

You are required to bring the following items to the course:

• Photographic Identification (must be shown to the tutor on the first day of the course)
• Pen / pencil / note pad / highlighter

Course Assessment:
The NPSQ course syllabus is continually assessed by the course tutor and a suitable level competence must be achieved to be put forward for a final assessment. The final assessment will include written theory questions.

Start

07/02/2022 09:00

End

08/02/2022 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

12

Venue

Stevenage Swimming Centre

Town

Stevenage

County

Hertfordshire

Postcode

SG1 1XY

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

51.90463

Longitude

-0.19962

Name

Stevenage Swimming Centre

Phone

01438 579398

Email